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A member asked:

Been on the depo-provera shot for a month and of course im the lucky one to bleed non stop. i want this to go away asap. will taking sprintec bc make it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Maybe/Maybe not: Taking the pill may stop the bleeding, but Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is known for irregular bleeding during the first 3 moth shot use.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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