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I had my son on the 16 th of december and on the 18 th i got a depo-provera shot should i still be bleeding?

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Dr. Osbert Fernandez answered

Depo: Depo is well known for causing irregular bleeding in the beginning. If you are on it for a longer period of time there is usually no bleeding or you develop amenorrhea.

Answered 1/19/2013

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A member asked:

I had my son on the 16 th of december and on the 18 th i got a depo-provera shot should i still be bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Osbert Fernandez answered

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