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Can the weight gain from depo-provera ever wear off?
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Yes once: All of the Depo-Provera is out of yoru body it will be easier to lose the wt u will need caloric restriction and exercise, depending on how long you were on the Depo-Provera it can linger in your system for up to 6-9 months after the last injection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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