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What Causes Heavy Vaginal Bleeding After Using Depo Shots?

I have been having heavy vaginal bleeding AFTER urination, frank blood, was in the er a few days ago , because it caused me to become anemic and have syncope, I have no pain, no burning, no fever or discharge, urine is clear. Er gyn saw a 2cm fibroid and uterus 15mm thick, was given depo provera shot, even though I had the essure procedure 5 years ago. what is wrong with me?
Thu, 14 May 2015
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Fibroids can cause heavy vaginal bleeding so this is the likely cause of the bleeding that you are experiencing.

The depo should reduce the bleeding but if it continues then you may need to see a gynaecologist.

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What Causes Heavy Vaginal Bleeding After Using Depo Shots?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Fibroids can cause heavy vaginal bleeding so this is the likely cause of the bleeding that you are experiencing. The depo should reduce the bleeding but if it continues then you may need to see a gynaecologist. I hope this helps