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I have been on depo-provera for 5 years and have been off the shot for 7 months can it cause a hormonal imbalance? i have my period every other week.

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Common: Unfortunately the longer you are on Depo-Provera the longer it lasts in your body. Even after stopping it, the effects can last up to 1.5 to 2 years. That is not surprising. Your doctor can put you on other meds until the effects are all gone if you like.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have been on depo-provera for 5 years and have been off the shot for 7 months can it cause a hormonal imbalance? i have my period every other week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Traub answered

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

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