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Can you have abnormal bleeding coming off depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Most do. It can take up to one year for cycles to go back to normal in some users.

Answered 10/4/2014

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