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I am on the depo-provera shot (birth control) and i am still experiencing break through bleeding, how long does this last ?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Variable: Depo is uncontrollable. Some women have no bleeding and some have horrible and very abnormal bleeding and or spotting and can last months or years. If it persists would see your doctor to make sure there is no other cause.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/24/2013

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A member asked:

I am on the depo-provera shot (birth control) and i am still experiencing break through bleeding, how long does this last ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Traub answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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