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I got the depo-provera shot once and it worked perfectly 3 months passed and now i have my period for over a month is this normal?

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Dr. Arthur Apolinario answered

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Yes: This is very normal, but if you have any problems or symptoms of low blood count like lightheadedness or fatigue, see your doctor.

Answered 7/13/2013

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A member asked:

I got the depo-provera shot once and it worked perfectly 3 months passed and now i have my period for over a month is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Apolinario answered

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