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I got my first depo shot yesterday but decided i dont want to use depo anymore, how long till its out of my system, and what side effects can i have?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

3 months: It will stop your cycles. Watch your blood pressure. Make sure you start an alternative form of BC in 2-3 months. All the best.

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Answered 3/8/2015

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