A 21-year-old female asked:
Only got one shot of depo-provera the switch to lo loestrin fr will i get a period and will the depo-provera get out of my system since i'm on the pill now?
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Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Depends: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) will stay in your system at least three months. Taking other pills or medications doesn't change that unfortunately. The effects of Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) (no period) can last longer, even up to a year. However, taking the pill should help return you to normal cycles.
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Can the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot and Plan B one step pill terminate make my period?
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