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Hey.i am taking the depo-provera shot and i was just wondering if i am supposed to get a period every month! i haven't had one this month, should i be worried?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: It's fairly common not to have a menses if in depo. If you are concerned do a pregnancy test.

Answered 6/12/2013

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A member asked:

Hey.i am taking the depo-provera shot and i was just wondering if i am supposed to get a period every month! i haven't had one this month, should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

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