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What Causes A Lighter Periods After Depo Shots?
Hi, I ve had the depo shot for the first time last month and my period has come but it s lighter than usual. My cycle should have finished yesterday but it is still slightly here. I am going away today and wanted to know if I take Norethisterone will it help & stop my period effect of immediately?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Menstrual irregularities are normal with the depo shot and can be experienced whilst on the shot. And norethisterone will help to stop the bleeding and control your period to help you to enjoy your get away, but you should not self-prescribe and a quick visit to your doctor will provide you with a prescription to purchase norethisterone and thus help solve your issues.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
Menstrual irregularities are normal with the depo shot and can be experienced whilst on the shot. And norethisterone will help to stop the bleeding and control your period to help you to enjoy your get away, but you should not self-prescribe and a quick visit to your doctor will provide you with a prescription to purchase norethisterone and thus help solve your issues.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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