A 20-year-old female asked:
i just started the depo provera birth control shot a month ago and been on my period for 13 days now . is this normal and when will it stop ?
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Dr. Hishalah Zvulon answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Irregular bleeding: Depoprovera is known to cause irregular bleeding for the first 3- 12 months after administration. Either one has irregular spotting (i.e. spotting outside of period) or no menses. However, if bleeding is heavy ( 1 pad is filled with blood every hour times 4) consider scheduling an appointment with your women's health provider. Also, if you are concerned about the irreg bleeding call your obgyn.
Answered on Oct 14, 2020
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