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A member asked:

Whats wrong if i've had my menstrual cycle but still get bleeding from time to time even though i am on the birthcontrol shot ?

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Nothing is wrong: It's normal to have in between menstrual cycle bleeding on the depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot for birth control. The longer you use this method, the less likely the irregular bleeding will occur.

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Answered 9/12/2015

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