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I have been on the depo shot for about a month and a few days ago i started bleeding. does this stop after the same amount of days as my regular perio?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Depo: As with all progesterone only contraception, abnormal bleeding is a side effect. This could be bleeding every day, no bleeding at all or anything in between.

Dr Ingram and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have been on the depo shot for about a month and a few days ago i started bleeding. does this stop after the same amount of days as my regular perio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Dr Ingram and 3 doctors agreed

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