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When receiving the depo shot , do you bleed exactly 5 hours later, or is that my period ? this was my first injection

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Can happen: Irregularly irregular bleeding is a common side effect of Depot Provera, (medroxyprogesterone) usually resolved after 2-3 shots

Dr Rochester agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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A member asked:

When receiving the depo shot , do you bleed exactly 5 hours later, or is that my period ? this was my first injection

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Dr Rochester agreed

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