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I went off my depo provera birth control shot in july, and haven't had another dose since. i had a normal period starting september 7th, and it lasted 5 days. i haven't yet had a period this month, but on october 9th and 10th, i had a little bit of bleedi
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8 months...: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a very long acting medication. It can causes havoc with your periods for quite a few months after your last injection. In some women it isn't all gone for as long as 8 months! Your normal period may take a few more months to return. Best wishes!
Answered 10/11/2015
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