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Why does it take so long to get an appointment with my obgyn it's not urgent but the irregular bleeding from depo-provera is too consistent id like my 2 shot.

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Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

Demand: We can see only so many patients per hour and we do need some time off. Check with other practices if the wait is too long. I save a couple slots each day for emergencies.

Answered 1/5/2014

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A member asked:

Why does it take so long to get an appointment with my obgyn it's not urgent but the irregular bleeding from depo-provera is too consistent id like my 2 shot.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

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