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A member asked:

Is random spotting normal after being on depo for 5 months?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes: It is one of the main side effects of Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection.

Dr Po and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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