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Hi, i am on the depo-provera shot. i have only had one shot and the first month i had no period and now i have been bleeding for a month straight. help me!! ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depo Shot: The Depo-Provera shot is not the best birth control method for every patient. Speak to your GYN about this and in the meantime make sure you eat iron rich foods and take a good multivitamin to prevent anemia and problems from the long term bleeding. Good Luck

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i am on the depo-provera shot. i have only had one shot and the first month i had no period and now i have been bleeding for a month straight. help me!! ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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