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I've been on the depo-provera shot for a year and i haven't bled since the second shot. recently i've been bleeding for 13 days now. this isn't normal. help!?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Yes: Both of those situations are normal on depo. You can skip periods altogether and you can have excessive or random bleeding.

Answered 9/5/2019

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A member asked:

I've been on the depo-provera shot for a year and i haven't bled since the second shot. recently i've been bleeding for 13 days now. this isn't normal. help!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

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