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I have had only one injection of depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). i had a very light cycle after that but prolonged spotting. will the second injection stop the spotting?

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

It generally: Improves, 90% of women have no bleeding after a year, beware of weight gain and mood issues but if doing well in those areas hang in there.

Answered 2/25/2013

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A member asked:

I have had only one injection of depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). i had a very light cycle after that but prolonged spotting. will the second injection stop the spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

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