A 46-year-old member asked:
when you get off of the depo-provera and you start a period but its just spotting and dark blood, does it mean that you still ovulate? and when would you know?
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Dr. Michael Traub answered
19 years experience Fertility Medicine
No: Very difficult to know. The effects of Depo-Provera can last up to 18 months after stopping the shot, especially if you are on it long term. Most women begin having normal periods within 9 months. Only bloodwork and ultrasound can reliably monitor what bis going on.
Answered on Feb 19, 2015
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Dr. Chevies Newman answered
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So your : Supposed to have your period in 1 day and you see some blood now? Maybe your period isn't perfectly timed. Sounds like u r starting your period.
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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered
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Yes: Bleeding can be quite irregular with Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone).
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