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I have been on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) since 10/10/11 should i take a break from it 10/10/13 & let my body rest?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

You could : There are so many birth control options if you want to try something different that is certainly reasonable. Prolonged use of depoprovera can result in bone loss.

Answered 8/1/2013

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