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Is no period expected on placebo week of bcps after switching to depo? 1st shot received 2 weeks ago midpack? is it normal to stop after 1 shot?worry

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Yes: If you were on the pill and swithced to Depo, you may not have a withdrawal bleed.

Answered 6/10/2014

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