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A member asked:

I been off the depo-provera for lil over a yr&5mths, i quit spotting about 1mth ago & still no reg. cycle, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Thomas Byrnes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pregnacy test time: It can take a long time to get regular after being on depo. But if you are having sex and your periods are not happening regularly, you will have to keep checking to know when you get pregnant.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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