HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Got Depo Shot After Delivery, Bleeding Like A Regular Period. How To Stop It?

Hey I had my son June 24 and before I left the hospital which was the 26 I got the three month depo shot not aware of all the horrible side effects. I ve been spotting off and on since but since September 1 I been bleeding like a regular period. Not heavy but enough. What can I take to stop bleeding and to get my hormones in tack?
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
After delivery some amount of spotting can be seen for around 4 to 6 weeks.
And depo can lead to irregular spotting etc side effects.
But these will subside soon usually.
As you are continuously having the problem, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined to rule out any possibility of retained products.
Then with her advice you can go for additional dose of hormones and anti - fibrinolytic drugs to control the bleeding.
Then possibly your cycles can become regularized.
If not better to choose some other method of contraception with your doctor's advice.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Provera


Loading Online Doctors....
Got Depo Shot After Delivery, Bleeding Like A Regular Period. How To Stop It?

Hi, Thanks for the query. After delivery some amount of spotting can be seen for around 4 to 6 weeks. And depo can lead to irregular spotting etc side effects. But these will subside soon usually. As you are continuously having the problem, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined to rule out any possibility of retained products. Then with her advice you can go for additional dose of hormones and anti - fibrinolytic drugs to control the bleeding. Then possibly your cycles can become regularized. If not better to choose some other method of contraception with your doctor s advice. Take care.