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Been off depo-provera over a year, keep getting brown discharge before expected ovulation date. very severe cramps this time, what's happening?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

DEPO: Depo-provera can interfere with your cycle for up to 18 months.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/11/2013

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A member asked:

Been off depo-provera over a year, keep getting brown discharge before expected ovulation date. very severe cramps this time, what's happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

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