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Iv been bleeding for two weeks almost and oneday i wontbleed next day ill be bleeding bad and sometimes it happenswhen im in the mood but on depo 4yrs?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Depo effects: The irregular bleeding is one of the known effects of the use of Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone). Some women find it unbearable and choose another secure form of contraception.

Answered 3/13/2016

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A member asked:

Iv been bleeding for two weeks almost and oneday i wontbleed next day ill be bleeding bad and sometimes it happenswhen im in the mood but on depo 4yrs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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