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A member asked:

Got off depo-provera dec 2012, period returned in june 2013, this month it werent for 3weeks. started off red then brown. can i get pregnant normal again now?

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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

Yes: Even though your periods are irregular, you can still get pregnant.

Answered 9/2/2013

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