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Irregular Spotting, Almost Black Mucus Type Discharge, Using Depo. Suggestion?
I ve been on the Depo now for 11 yrs. And have never had any problems, last week i started spotting, red blood as well as dark, almost black mucus type discharge , My doctor had a pelvic ultrasound ordered and found nothing. I bled for 4 days, then stopped as fast as it started, Now i started bleeding again Saturday. I will be making a appt tomorrow with my doctor. But any suggestions as to why this may be happening after 11yrs?
Wed, 9 Oct 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The irregular spotting that continues for many days is a normal finding when using a depo. This is caused by only progesterone support that the contraceptive provides. If the PAP smear is normal then there is nothing to worry.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The irregular spotting that continues for many days is a normal finding when using a depo. This is caused by only progesterone support that the contraceptive provides. If the PAP smear is normal then there is nothing to worry.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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