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I stopped my birth control in january can it still be affecting my periods ? i was on the depo

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Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Depo -provera stays in your system for an unpredicable amount of time. It may be up to 12 months before regular menses return. Use some type of birth control- ovulation after stopping Depo- Provera (medroxyprogesterone) may occur before any menstrual bleeding.

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Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

I stopped my birth control in january can it still be affecting my periods ? i was on the depo

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Dr Ali agreed

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