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My 2nd month off depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) ..been bleeding over a week, is this normal? what happens if i don't stop bleeding? thanks.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Irregular periods: Depoprovera has a nice side effect of removing the menstrual cycle. Once you stop taking it your body will go back to normal. It may take a few months for all the medication to get out of your system. If you are not trying to conceive consider starting something else to help regulate the menstrual cycles.

Answered 6/1/2014

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A member asked:

My 2nd month off depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) ..been bleeding over a week, is this normal? what happens if i don't stop bleeding? thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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