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Does your period stop when you get the depo-provera shot?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : Your period may stop but occasionally can be irregular which is a common reason why it is dicontinued.

Answered 9/28/2017

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A member asked:

Does your period stop when you get the depo-provera shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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