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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?
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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 test. See your doctor or gynecologist to decide on the next step.
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