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What Causes Spotting And Negative Pregnancy Test?
I had a depo shot 5 months ago. After 3 months I had period and spotting that lasted a few weeks. Now two months later, my stomach is sticking way out, as if I were 4-5 months pregnant, I am not overweight. 3 pregnancy tests have given negative results. Is there still a possibility of pregnancy or is it more likely I have a cyst. I am 37 and have 10 year old twins. Thank you
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Hallow Dear,
The depo shot you had contains Progesterone preparation.
Withdrawal bleeding after progesterone may be very little. Moreover, it may cause irregular, intermittent spotting.
Progesterone does lead to weight gain, due to which you are experiencing protrusion of abdomen. Also it causes salt and water retention giving heavy feeling.
If you are not happy with the progesterone depo preparation, you may switch over to other combined birth control pills or to intrauterine contraception device like Mirena. The later will give you continued protection against pregnancy throughout your reproductory life (being less than 7-10 years).
I hope this satisfies you.
Best wishes,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
The depo shot you had contains Progesterone preparation.
Withdrawal bleeding after progesterone may be very little. Moreover, it may cause irregular, intermittent spotting.
Progesterone does lead to weight gain, due to which you are experiencing protrusion of abdomen. Also it causes salt and water retention giving heavy feeling.
If you are not happy with the progesterone depo preparation, you may switch over to other combined birth control pills or to intrauterine contraception device like Mirena. The later will give you continued protection against pregnancy throughout your reproductory life (being less than 7-10 years).
I hope this satisfies you.
Best wishes,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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