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What Causes Spotting And Stomach Cramps After Starting Depo Shots?

I just got on the depo shot 3 months ago.I am due for my next shot in 2 days. I ve had nothing but problems from it.When I started it, I would start spotting and cramping whenever I wasn t supposed to. Then I had a month long period last month where it was heavy and cramps were very painful.Now about 4 days ago I started cramping without even having spotting or a period.And then yesterday I started spotting lightly and have been cramping HEAVILY since then. When I go back to the doctor in 2 days I m debating on getting off of it or switching to a bc pill that won t cause me such problems. Its been extremely bad and I can t handle these cramps anymore.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

Yes, there have been many such instances where the depo shot has resulted in some undesired frustrating side effects. It is completely your choice to discontinue it. Your doctor may debate on how a depo shot is less of a hassle as compared to birth control pills, but it is only less of a hassle when it doesn't come with such side effects.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Spotting And Stomach Cramps After Starting Depo Shots?

Hello ma am and welcome. Yes, there have been many such instances where the depo shot has resulted in some undesired frustrating side effects. It is completely your choice to discontinue it. Your doctor may debate on how a depo shot is less of a hassle as compared to birth control pills, but it is only less of a hassle when it doesn t come with such side effects. Best wishes.