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I get the depo-provera shot every 3 months and i don't have any periods( great)! if i take metformin ;could it make my periods to come back?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. G. Wen answered

No interaction: No interaction bwtn metformin and birth control pills.

Answered 1/16/2014

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

You will not: Have periods after being on dmpa for a while; the only way to get periods is to get off the dmpa.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

I get the depo-provera shot every 3 months and i don't have any periods( great)! if i take metformin ;could it make my periods to come back?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. G. Wen answered

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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