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I am off depo-provera for 7 month. i had non stop irregular period for months now i am spotting. does this mean the depo-provera is finally wearing off?
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Depo and menses: The Depo-Provera shot makes the lining thin and is a hormone injection that lasts up to 3 months. In some patients, it may last a bit longer so it appears you may be one of them. It may take a while until your body adjusts back to normal. I would monitor the bleeding and see your doctor if it doesn't come and you are not pregnant.
Answered 2/19/2015
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