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I was on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for my birth control (had 2 shots). i had my period every month(it was very light). i've been since 7/16/14 can i get pregnant/?

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Stop injections: stop your Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) injections if you desire pregnancy.

Dr Michel agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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Got the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot on 22nd, supposed to get my period on the 25th and itsa no show. Pregnancy test done by dr on 22 was negative Why no period?

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Im on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) i no longer get my period i got a blood pregnancy test because condom broke three weeks ago the test was neg i've nevr missed shot?

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I started Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for birth control. I got the shot and my period has been nonstop. Is it safe totake norethindrone at the same time as depo?

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I have begun to have abnormal menstrual periods after stopping the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot in 2010. And now I am unable to get pregnant. What can it be?

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