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A member asked:

I've been on the depo for awhile. had unprotected sex a few days after receiving the shot. bled a little right after. now abdominal discomfort a littl?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unpredictable: The bleeding patterns with depoprovera are unpredictable. For some it takes the period away. For others it causes irregular bleeding. There is no "normal" for Depo-Provera users. The longer you are on it the higher the chance of no periods.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 11/21/2016

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