A member asked:

How can i stop the bleeding i have been on depo shot since oct2014 and i still get a period every so often is my shot still effective?

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Dr. Anila Khaliq answered

Yes still effective : Yes if you have taken it regularly it is still effective . Not in all patients taking depo periods go away completely , although they definitely become lighter.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/9/2015

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A member asked:

How can i stop the bleeding i have been on depo shot since oct2014 and i still get a period every so often is my shot still effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anila Khaliq answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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