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First time in the depo-provera shot i got the shot in september, i've had my period for 3 weeks already. is that normal? any meds to control it

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Dr. Beth Cook answered

Depo and bleeding: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is known for irregular and unpredictable bleeding. Some patients have no periods at all after they're on Depo-Provera for longer time periods. If you want controlled predictable periods, you should consider another form of birth control.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

First time in the depo-provera shot i got the shot in september, i've had my period for 3 weeks already. is that normal? any meds to control it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Beth Cook answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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