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How Can I Control Bleeding Post A Depo Shot ?

I had my depo injection on the 23rd february and started loosing a brown discharge the day after but had a period in between until last sunday when I stopped. yesterday however I have started to bleed again today but had intercourse with my partner the previous night which is when I noticed I the blood is this normal and is there anything that can help me to control the bleeding
Tue, 10 Apr 2012
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response

Hi,

This is not normal. You should not be having frequent bleeding like this; also the brown discharge should not be happening either.

Please say these to your gynecologist and get it worked up.

You can consider taking Tablet. Pause MF for few days to control the bleeding. This is a prescription drug. Please get it prescribed by your doctor.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
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It is a completely normal side effect when a woman begins to use Depo Provera. In fact, many women stop using the Depo Provera shot during the first year of use due to irregular bleeding (spotting) and/or prolonged bleeding. This side effect is especially common during the first 3 months of use. Make sure to discuss with your doctor the potential for irregular or prolonged bleeding while using Depo Provera as research has indicated that women are more likely to continue with this method if they are counseled about the bleeding effects before they receive their first injection.
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How Can I Control Bleeding Post A Depo Shot ?

Hi, This is not normal. You should not be having frequent bleeding like this; also the brown discharge should not be happening either. Please say these to your gynecologist and get it worked up. You can consider taking Tablet. Pause MF for few days to control the bleeding. This is a prescription drug. Please get it prescribed by your doctor. Hope this helps. Regards,