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Is it normal to bleed for over a week once overdue on the depo-provera injection? i also started bleeding once after a bowel movement and it wasn't rectal

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If you stop taking birth control then it is expected that you would trigger a menstrual cycle. The simple solution is to restart your depo-provera shot.

Answered 4/4/2014

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Normal: Bleeding--spotting or otherwise is a common side effect of getting the Depo-Provera injection but it can also occur from a late injection; if the bleeding persist or does not self resolve you should call your doctor.

Answered 2/19/2015

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