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I had the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot twice and haven't had a period since until today...is this normal?

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Period after Depot: It takes anywhere from 60 days + after a depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot to have your period. If this is the time frame, then it's normal.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

I had the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot twice and haven't had a period since until today...is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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