HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding After Taking Petogen Injection?

I had the petogen injection 3 days after my daughters birth in march 2015. I had irregular bleeding constantly and bad side effects. I was meant to go back 4th june for my next shot and didnt, i started bleeding that night. Is it my period? Would it return so soon?
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for the vaginal bleeding after taking Petojen injection.

Petogen is a long acting contraceptive (effective for 3 months) you need to take the next shot within 5 days after 3 months, otherwise its contraceptive efficacy is less.
Unfortunately the irregular & prolonged bleeding that you are having could be related to the injection Petogen that you have had in month of March this year.
It is not a normal period however it would return to normal cycles in due course of time.

Since you have developed abnormal bleeding, I advise you to consult your gynecologist for proper evaluation and treatment of the abnormal bleeding.

You may need an alternate but safer method of contraception if you wish to prevent the pregnancy.

Hope I could answer your query.

I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding After Taking Petogen Injection?

Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for the vaginal bleeding after taking Petojen injection. Petogen is a long acting contraceptive (effective for 3 months) you need to take the next shot within 5 days after 3 months, otherwise its contraceptive efficacy is less. Unfortunately the irregular & prolonged bleeding that you are having could be related to the injection Petogen that you have had in month of March this year. It is not a normal period however it would return to normal cycles in due course of time. Since you have developed abnormal bleeding, I advise you to consult your gynecologist for proper evaluation and treatment of the abnormal bleeding. You may need an alternate but safer method of contraception if you wish to prevent the pregnancy. Hope I could answer your query.