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I wanted to know how long can a woman stay on the depo-provera shot? i've been getting it for 4 years now

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Depot shots: At the most three years.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Can i get pregnant after 3 years of Depo-Provera shot. I've been trying to concieve For 18 months now. 28 years old. Regular period. 29 day cycles. ?

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I was on the Depo-Provera shot 2 years without missing a shot. After stopping the shot I got my periods monthly. Does that mean I am able to get pregnant now?

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I got off the Depo-Provera shot a month ago couple of days after had spotting now clear watery discharge, could I be able to get pregnant now or wait longer?

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Why do I get these pains n my head that come & go? Ct & MRI came out fine could it b cause i had started the Depo-Provera shot & now no longer on it due 2 ha

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If i been on Depo-Provera 4 years will the shot be in my system 120 days from the day i get my shot?

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