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What is the side effects coming off one depo-provera shot ?
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Irrregular periods: Irregular or no periods are the most common side effects.
Answered 3/20/2013
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Irregular periods: You may get pregnant right away or not for up to 18 months.
Answered 12/9/2016
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Depo: Irregular bleeding is the most common effect. Sometimes no period for a while too as well as slow return to normal ovulatory cycles.
Answered 10/3/2019
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