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I was on the depo-provera shot i had a period from december 29th to january 7th. i'm 23 days late on my period i woke up with brownish blood i'm worried?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depo: it is very common not to have a period when you are on Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) or at times you may spot do not get too concerned

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I was on the depo-provera shot i had a period from december 29th to january 7th. i'm 23 days late on my period i woke up with brownish blood i'm worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

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