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I recently just started the depo-provera shot & i've been bleeding since the 1st day.. almost 3wks i feel really lightheaded && weak what can i do to stop it?

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Call your gyn: Most patients have poorly controlled bleeding for at least 12 weeks on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). I usually add some short term oral provera (medroxyprogesterone) to slow it down or stop it when heavy. Call your GYN or call your family physician and ask for a referral to GYN.

Answered 2/19/2015

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