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I get my depo shot every three months on the 16th.. usually the shot has wore off and i've had a period. am i getting the shot at the right time?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: Change in your menstrual cycle is common side effect of Depo-Provera. As long as you get injection every 12wks you're protected, regardless of whether or not you have your period. Check out http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/birth-control-depo-provera. Try not to use Depo-Provera for more than 2yrs as your risk for bone loss increases.

Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

I get my depo shot every three months on the 16th.. usually the shot has wore off and i've had a period. am i getting the shot at the right time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

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