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I have been on depo-provera for years, mostly always taken on time or close to(3-4) months, i dont have a period and havent had one of a few years, i realized?
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Depo: Lack of menses with DEPO use is common. The more concerning issue is the effect of prolonged Depo use and bone density. Depo can cause significant reversible decrease in bone density. You should discuss this with your physician and consider an alternate method of birth control.
Answered 2/8/2015
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