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Ob said could be getting frequent periods (3 times last month) because of the depo-provera shot. is this accurate?

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Dr. Kirstie Cunningham answered

Yes.: Your OB is correct. It is very common to have irregular and frequent bleeding while on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone).

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

Ob said could be getting frequent periods (3 times last month) because of the depo-provera shot. is this accurate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kirstie Cunningham answered

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