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A 23-year-old female asked:
I had my first depo-provera shot yesterday. can i get my peroid within the next 3 months?
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Dr. Per Freitaganswered
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Probably not: The Depo-Provera shot is usually given every 3 months, so no, I do not expect you to get the period within the next 3 months
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Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Yes: Some women who use depoprovera have light bleeding or spotting. Some women have no bleeding. If you have bleeding that is greater than a normal menstrual period be seen by your physician or the urgent care. A depoprovera shot should be given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy.
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