A female asked:

I had my period earlier this month now i am cramping and bleeding what can it be? i was on depo-provera shot about two months ago my shot was due last month its going to be two months since i was suppose to get my shot

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Dr. Joy Jacksonanswered

Family Medicine 21 years experience

This : This is merely your body responding to a change in hormone levels. After about three months, if your regular periods have not resumed see your doctor. However, if the bleeding is heavy and persists for more than 7 days, see your doctor sooner. Take care.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My period just ended nine days ago. I started bleeding yesterday with severe cramping it's thin and no clots. I stopped Depo-Provera 1 year ago. What is up?

Dr. Joyce Pastoreanswered

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Menstrual cycle: The menstrual cycle can occasionally be irregular - sometimes due to fatigue, stress, or recent illness. No explanation other times. Unlikely relate... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I been on Depo-Provera for two years, i didn't go take my last shot, i already came on and off my period. But for the last three weeks i been cramping badly?

Dr. Maureen Maysanswered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Could be normal or..: Could be a normal variation from stopping the depo. Also, though, if you're having any sexual contact w/o contraception, please check a pregnancy tes... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I got a Depo-Provera provera shot exactly 14 days after the start of my last period. Could i be pregnant? I have been having pregnancy symptoms. Like mild cramping every now and then I have been be bloated, nauseous, and just tired. Could i be pregnant?

Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

Possibly: Pregnancy is a posibility. Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test. It should turn positive by the time you're a week late. If it's negative, re... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I'm on the Depo-Provera shot i didn't have a period for 2 month then this month i've been bleeding/spotting for going on 3 weeks now?

Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

Normal depo effect: Irregular periods are the norm on depoprovera. Many patients have no periods at all. Others will experience irregular menstrual bleeding. This is how ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Ive been on the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot for a month and ive been bleeding off and on. a normal period for me is 5 days its going on 13 now what do i do.?

Dr. Robert Killiananswered

General Practice 30 years experience

DEPO: Contact your doctor. This is common for the first shot and you may need a second dose.

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