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Re: Irregular Bleeding and Depo Provera
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Nov 1997 15:37:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 30 Nov 1997, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I would like to know just how much irregular bleeding is normal while on
>Depo Provera. I seem to be spotting or having a light flow every other
>day or every few days. I also continue to have regular periods. I'm a
>little concerned . Has anyone else had this problem?
>
>Does this type of irregular bleeding occur with the progestin only birth
>control pills? If not, maybe I'll switch to that.
>
>Thanks.

The amount of bleeding varies from nearly none to excessive and unacceptable. every person is different.
Your experience on DepoProvera is not unique. FWIW, progestin only pills can do the same thing.

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