A member asked:

I know irregular bleeding on the depo-provera shot is unpredictable and normal, but am i supposed to be getting the heaviness in my uterous like a period?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Sometimes: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is Progesterone only as a contraceptive and can sometimes give you those symptoms.

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Answered 1/10/2015

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A member asked:

I know irregular bleeding on the depo-provera shot is unpredictable and normal, but am i supposed to be getting the heaviness in my uterous like a period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Nabulsi agreed

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