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A member asked:

Is it normal to bload and cramp while on depo-provera i took two pregnant tests one came out neg then 3 min later pos but then the next day came out negative ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

You are not pregnant: Yes. Being on Depo-Provera causes these symptoms. One does not usually need to do pregnancy tests on birth control.

Answered 10/4/2016

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