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A 20-year-old female asked:

Is it possible to get your next depo-provera shot before regular scheduled time to help stop or put irregular consistent bleeding at ease?

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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure, but...: Sure, but it may not stop the irregular bleeding for which Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is often associated.

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A female asked:

Why have i been bleed ing for almost 3 months? I have had 2 Depo-Provera shots at first i bled for about 2 months then it stopped and i went back for my next shot and it was normal for a little while and now I have been bleeding a lite but steady flow for

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Can I perhaps get my Depo-Provera in 10 weeks time instead of 12 wks to see if the bleeding stops..? Or would it disrupt the hormones in the body?

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Almost 4th shot of Depo-Provera and started bleeding. Was put on viorele to stop it. Stopped after 4 days. Will stopping the pill start the bleeding again?

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Supposed to get my second shot of Depo-Provera tomorrow, but I have been having heavy bleeding for the past 21 days. Should i get the second shot, or stop ?

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I've been on Depo-Provera shot for 9 months now and i've suddenly started bleeding every time i get "turned on" been happening for last 2-3 wks. Confused?

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Last updated Jun 30, 2014

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