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A member asked:

When on a method like depo-provera or nexplanon and you have constant spotting, does a low dose hormone have to be taken for the duration or just for a bit?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

For a bit: It may take upto 6 months for spotting to resolve, usually does spontaneously . If bleeding becomes heavy then low dose will help.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2016

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I started Depo-Provera and want to ease constant spotting, what can I do over the counter, its like a constant light period?

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