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A member asked:

Is it bad that i haven't had my menstrual cycle for 4 years do to my depo-provera shot?

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Dr. Carol Peters-tanksley answered

No, that's OK: If you're otherwise doing well on depo-provera, simply not having a period is not a problem.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/4/2013

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