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I came off the depo-provera a year ago but since then every two months i have a period with brown blood. lasts 4-5 days about 10 days since last period.

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Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

See a Doctor: Menstrual Cycles become normal in approximately 9 months to 1 year after the last Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot wears off. 10 days bleeding is not normal. Please see a doctor

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I came off the depo-provera a year ago but since then every two months i have a period with brown blood. lasts 4-5 days about 10 days since last period.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

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