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I got the depo-provera shot for birth control and my period has been on for a month , will estrogen pills help stop it?
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Breakthrough bleed : Breakthrough bleeding on depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is common. Iron supplementation is helpful to avoid anemia. Sometimes a short course of estrogen can help improve the bleeding.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Might but see Dr.,,,: Excessive menstrual bleeding can occur with Depo-Provera shots and iron supplements are important to have to help remedy anemia. Estrogen may help as they can offset the Progesterone in the Depo-Provera shot but it's wise to see your doctor for the best way to do it. Best of luck.
Answered 2/19/2015
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Temporarily: The number one side effect of depo-provera is unpredictable and irregular bleeding. Sometimes that will improve when treated with oral estrogen (usually birth control pills are employed) - but unfortunately nothing is 100% and even the additional estrogen may not work.
Answered 1/17/2014
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