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A member asked:

How long should i be taking depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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As long as you want: ASD long as you don't want to become pregnant or switch to another method of birth control.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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Would a blood pregnancy test be accurate if you waited three week after sex and you are on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) bc you no longer get a period nevr miss a shot?

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Im on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) i no longer get my period i got a blood pregnancy test because condom broke three weeks ago the test was neg i've nevr missed shot?

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This is my first and last time taking Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) how long will it take for the side affects and the bleeding to go away l?

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How long does it take to go back normal after you stop taking Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Please help me. I began taking Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) over 2 montha ago. For the last 3 weeks ive had a dark brown discharge and im kind of worried. Thanks!

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