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Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot was the worst shot i took in my life..can you tell me when it leaves your body and returns to normal? thanks

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depo: The shot is given every 3 months, so it should take that long for it to get out of your system. I would talk to your provider about your symptoms.

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Answered 8/15/2014

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A member asked:

Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot was the worst shot i took in my life..can you tell me when it leaves your body and returns to normal? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Mcqueary agreed

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