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I started my first period on the 8th april after having my baby and had the depo-provera on the 14th april and i haven't stoped bleeding any advise please?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patience: Depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can cause irregularly, irregular, may be prolonged sustained or intermittent bleeding. Usually, this is administered earlier in the cycle.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I started my first period on the 8th april after having my baby and had the depo-provera on the 14th april and i haven't stoped bleeding any advise please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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