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I have been off of the depo-provera shot for 10 months now. i had a period on the 11th and now the 23rd. could my body be playing catch up because of the depo?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Periods are often irregular for a few cycles after stopping Depo. No worries. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

I have been off of the depo-provera shot for 10 months now. i had a period on the 11th and now the 23rd. could my body be playing catch up because of the depo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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