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A member asked:

Nurse told me to take the depo shot as soon as i got my period so i got it and ever since i had my period for 19 days, how can i make this end?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Estrogen: A course of Estrogen will usually stop this type of bleeding. See your Gyn. Best wishes!

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/12/2015

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