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Period started tuesday ad was almost not exsistant by friday. last depo-provera shot was march. is that normal?

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Dr. Scott Welker answered

Depo wearing off: Your Depo-Provera Progesterone was only intended to last three months, it's normal to start having periods again after it is all used up.

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

Period started tuesday ad was almost not exsistant by friday. last depo-provera shot was march. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Welker answered

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