the shots

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Registered: 04-22-2004
the shots
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Thu, 04-22-2004 - 7:06pm
I have been taking the shot for over 5yrs now and having had a period for about 2 yrs

the nurses seems to thunk i have a problem but i thought this was normal with the shot (12 weeks) does anyone have this problem?
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Registered: 04-22-2004
In reply to: patrice352003
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 9:03pm
I've been on Depo Provera for almost 10 years, I haven't had a period for about 9 years. That's normal with the shot because it changes your body into thinking you are pregnant. I have asked several doctors about Depo and they all say that as long as I am not having any problems that I have nothing to worry about. Just remember to take extra calcium since the shot does tend to put you at a higher risk of osteoporosis.