What Causes Bleeding Post A Depo-Provera Shot?

Posted on Thu, 18 Feb 2016

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Question : I had the essure put in 6 years ago. I've discovered passing blod cloths the size of my hand. Recently i have been given the depo preva to help with the bleeding. I got the shot dec 1st and i have been spotting since then where i have to have a pantyliner on everyday. I have had sex with my husband on several occasions ajd i have discovered bleeding afterwards,but it will only last for maybe and hour then gors back to just spotting. Please tell me what this means

Answered by Dr. Soumya (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs Examination by gynecologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about bleeding.

The bleeding is likely to be from cervix. Cervical erosion generally bleeds like this.

This can be identified only after examination by gynecologist.

Please get yourself examined at the earliest and let me know.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee