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On Depo Shot. Missing Periods. Started Spotting, Then Heavy Bleeding, Having Cramps. What's Wrong?
Ok I ve been on the depo shot for a year and haven t had a period since then not even spotting, about 15 days ago started spotting dark brown discharge did that off and on for like five days then started heavy bleeding with big clots and really bad cramping, had that for a few days then it stopped for a full day then started back again horrible cramps , I don t think it s just a period.. I ve also had to have a leep procedure about four years ago but everythings been normal
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Sun, 6 May 2012
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Depo shot is usually associated with this kind of side effects. This irregular bleeding will subside on its own in a few weeks. Do not 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.
Depo shot is usually associated with this kind of side effects. This irregular bleeding will subside on its own in a few weeks. Do not worry.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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