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Hello im on the deposhot and my period is lastin for 2 to 3 weeks, is that normal? i thought it would stop last month but it did that agaij this month

Q: hello im on the deposhot and my period is lastin for 2 to 3 weeks, is that normal? i thought it would stop last month but it did that agaij this month

Spotting: It is not unusual to bleed &amp; spot when on depot provera, (medroxyprogesterone) but other problems like infection must be ruled out. CBC &amp; sed rate together with a thorough pelvic exam will be helpful.

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Spotting: It is not unusual to bleed & spot when on depot provera, (medroxyprogesterone) but other problems like infection must be ruled out. CBC & sed rate together with a thorough pelvic exam will be helpful.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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A member asked:

Hello im on the deposhot and my period is lastin for 2 to 3 weeks, is that normal? i thought it would stop last month but it did that agaij this month

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norman Dahm answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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