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I've been off the depo-provera since december and i've had irregular periods and my period is dark brown and like thick brown mucus sometimes. is that normal?
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Yes: It can take up to 18 months to resume normal cycles after using depo-provera.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depoprovera: What you describe is typical for deposhot. Irregular vaginal bleeding, different amount, brownish discharge, sometimes bright red. If you dont have other symptoms( pain, discomfort) it relates just to the medication you are taking.
Answered 2/8/2012
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