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A member asked:

What is the side effects coming off one depo-provera shot ?

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Irrregular periods: Irregular or no periods are the most common side effects.

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

Answered 3/20/2013

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Dr. M. Taslimi answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Irregular periods: You may get pregnant right away or not for up to 18 months.

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

Answered 12/9/2016

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Depo: Irregular bleeding is the most common effect. Sometimes no period for a while too as well as slow return to normal ovulatory cycles.

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

Answered 10/3/2019

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Pregnant or depo-provera side effects? I had sex on november 30th. My boyfriend didn't wear a condom for the first part of sex but had one on by the end. I got the depo-provera shot on december 13th, the same week i was supposed to get my period. It is no

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Got the 3rd Depo-Provera shot, had sex a day later and then again two days later, feeling very mild abdominal pain on one side and uneasiness. How likely preg?

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