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Hi...i took the depro shot the last week in may for the first time...when should i expect my period to start?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Depo: bleeding is usually irregular on depo and it may take weeks or months after you stop it to resume normal bleeding. If sexually active check a pregnancy test as well.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 9/8/2015

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A member asked:

Hi...i took the depro shot the last week in may for the first time...when should i expect my period to start?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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