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I've been on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 2 months and i have been on my period for 11 days now and it won't quit. is this normal? how can i stop the bleeding?

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Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Specializes in Gynecology

See your dr: It is not uncommon to bleed irregularly on Depo-provera especilly when you first start on it. You should get checked to rule out other causes. If you are considering changing to a pill or other form of birth control that should be done before the Depo shot wears off.

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Answered 5/15/2015

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A member asked:

I've been on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 2 months and i have been on my period for 11 days now and it won't quit. is this normal? how can i stop the bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Dr Chizea and another doctor agreed

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