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No periods after Depo provera
I am a breastfeedin mother of 7 month old.I got my last period on Nov 15 2024, and I got my depo provera injection on Nov 17 2024. I got bleeding for 20 days after the injection. I did not get my periods till date. Is this normal?
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It is normal .u experience this by this injection.
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It often happens. You should expect your periods by early March 2025.
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Normal
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Depo provera causes irregular menstrual cycle.
Sometimes prolong bleeding and sometimes prolong amenorrhea may occur.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Side effects of this injection last for up to 3 months
This is known to cause irregular bleeding and absence of periods
Since you got it done on the 17th of November
The absence of periods is a side effect of this
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Dr. Rukmini Sowmya Velagapudi
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Yes it happens with the injection.No need to worry.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Depo Provera cause irregular period. Known side effect of inj.
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