A member asked:

I have had irregular bleeding for three months due to depo-provera the blood is sometimes red and brownish looking what does that mean about my cycle?

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Dr. Norman Solberg answered

Nothing: If you're currently on Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) don't expect any regular cycle. Irregular bleeding is common, and after 6 months or so, many women stop bleeding.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have had irregular bleeding for three months due to depo-provera the blood is sometimes red and brownish looking what does that mean about my cycle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norman Solberg answered

Dr Brand agreed

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