A 20-year-old female asked:
is it normal to bleed after recieving the depo-provera shot?
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Dr. Doina Marina answered
Anti-Aging Medicine 53 years experience
It is possible.: There is a complex relationship between the hypothalamic-hypophyseal hormones, the ovaries and the endometrium
(uterine lining). The depo-provera injection brings the normal physiology into disarray
by interrupting it abruptly. The
end-organ (uterine lining) can respond with spotting or bleeding, which subsides.
The advantage of a convenient birth control method may supersede its side effects.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
How long after u recieve the Depo-Provera shot will I continue to bleed?
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Dr. Jaime Lopez answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Possibly off/on: Depo provera, (medroxyprogesterone) like the progestin iud and the "mini-pill" contain one hormone....Progestins. The "regular pill", the patch and the vaginal ring contain estrogen and progestin. Progestin-only methods can cause regular periods, no periods, or bleeding in between periods. This side effect is normal and can last the entire time that you use that method.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to spot bleed on the Depo-Provera shot?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Unpredictable: The bleeding patterns with depoprovera are unpredictable. You are right that for some in takes the period away. For others it causes irregular bleeding. There is no "normal" for Depo-Provera users. The longer you are on it the higher the chance of no periods. The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud may be a better option for you if you want to avoid pregnancy and stop having periods.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I'm bleeding on the Depo-Provera shot will it ever stop?
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Dr. Michael Traub answered
Fertility Medicine 19 years experience
Eventually: It may last up to 1.5 years after your last shot. A real down side of that medicine. So you will likely need to wait and see what happens. But you may need other treatment in the meantime if the bleeding is a problem.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
I usually bleed if i missed my Depo-Provera shot and i missed one and i'm not bleeding does that mean anything should I worry?
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Dr. Cindy Hartley answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Take a test: If you are late for your Depo-Provera shot you should take a test to make sure you're not pregnant. However, it is also important to know that the longer you are on Depo-Provera the less likely you will bleed when your next shot is due. Test to sure.
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Racine, WI
A 16-year-old female asked:
I usually bleed if i miss my Depo-Provera shot and i missed one and i didn't bleed n i been sexual active lately should I worry?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Edward Jacobs answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 46 years experience
? pregnancy: If you missed your depo-provera shot and have not been using any other form of contraception, then pregnancy ios a possibility. Please see your healthcare provider for evaluation and testing.
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