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How long can you normally use the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot?

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2 years: Typically the recommendation is 2 years due to possible bone loss with prolonged use.

Answered 11/18/2016

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Im on the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. Normally, I don't have bleeding until 10-15 days before I get the next shot and it's light. Is random spotting normal?

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Is it possible that I'm pregnant 7 weeks after my Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot has worn out? Or is the Depo-Provera in my system for much longer? Thanks.

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