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A member asked:

Im really nervous about switching from depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) to nexplanon i have been on depo-provera for 7 years i am not sure if it is a good idea what do you think?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

BCP: That is a decision best made by your ob/gyn who knows your case the best.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 1/23/2013

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Looking to get off Depo-Provera , I'm having bleeding and brown discharge for over a year should I switch to nexplanon or an IUD to reduce chance of bleeding?

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Im 23 years old i had the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection for 3 years and i've been off it for 2 years i ovulate normally why can't i conceive?

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