A 18-year-old female asked:
bleeding for almost a month straight on depo-provera shot normal? bleeding since the start and varies from spotting to light to moderate to nothing
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Dr. Timothy Brown answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Yes: Irregular bleeding like this is common on the depoprovera shot, especially if you have not been using it very long. Be patient and it should eventually improve.
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Boise, ID
A 28-year-old female asked:
Been off Depo-Provera shot for 6months now and started getting spotting/period after 5months but getting bleeding every 7days exactly? What's wrong with me?
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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 18 years experience
Med wearing off: Irregular bleeding is very common on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) and it probably isn't out of your system completely. You may need another medication to regulate menses for now. A person can only depend on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for contraception for 12-13 weeks the rate at which the effects completely wear off is highly variable. Subfertility (decreased pregnancy rate) can occur for an average of 17 months.
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CA
A 16-year-old female asked:
I'm on the depo-provera shot and have been spotting for a few months straight. When I got my first shot I didn't bleed. Is this normal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
Infection: No. Of course not. You have a friable cervix. This could represent an STD or ither infection. You need an exam.
3805 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
NM
A 22-year-old female asked:
I been spotting/bleeding for over six weeks now I'm on the Depo-Provera shot is it normal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Common: Irregular bleeding is common with Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) injections. It is one of the most common reasons for discontinuation of the medication.
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