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How long do it take for depo-provera to get out your system?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Up to 18 months: Depo-provera is intended to prevent pregnancy for 3 months after each injection. However, it may take up to a year and a half (18 months) for it to be completely gone. Until the body metabolizes the depo-provera completely the menstrual cycle may not resume.

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Answered 2/26/2013

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