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I had the depo-provera once. the doctor told me to start taking the pill to regulate period. i had to stop due to a rash after a week, will i get my period?

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Dr. Peter Baumann answered

Yes, you will: stopping the birth control pill will make you have hormone withdrawal bleeding. If you have been regular before, it may take a few months before you will be regular again.

Answered 10/11/2014

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A member asked:

I had the depo-provera once. the doctor told me to start taking the pill to regulate period. i had to stop due to a rash after a week, will i get my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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