A member asked:

While on depo-provera i wld get my period for 6 weeks before my next shot, i ended depo-provera & have had my period for 9+ wks. what's the problem? why won't it stop?

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Dr. Nadini Verma answered

Not your period: Irregular bleeding or continuous spotting is a known side effect of Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection, it should stop and you should resume your regular period in near future . If you keep on spotting or bleeding , please have an ultrasound done to rule out a polyp or fibroid.

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Answered 9/30/2015

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A member asked:

While on depo-provera i wld get my period for 6 weeks before my next shot, i ended depo-provera & have had my period for 9+ wks. what's the problem? why won't it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nadini Verma answered

Dr Ali agreed

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