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A 21-year-old female asked:

On levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) for two months because depo-provera messed my period, will one more month do so i could stop levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) and ttc? still virgin but got married want baby

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Dr. Karen Jones
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Fine to stop: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) lasts in the body up to 6 months so likely after the third pack of bcp you can stop the pill and have normal cycles again. After you stop bcp i recommend 2 periods not brought on by the pill, and then you can start attempting pregnancy.
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Last updated Jun 30, 2014
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