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Hello im on the deposhot and my period is lastin for 2 to 3 weeks, is that normal? i thought it would stop last month but it did that agaij this month
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Spotting: It is not unusual to bleed & spot when on depot provera, (medroxyprogesterone) but other problems like infection must be ruled out. CBC & sed rate together with a thorough pelvic exam will be helpful.
Answered 10/24/2015
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