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What Causes Thick White Discharge After Having Depo Provera Shot?
I ve been on the depo provera shot for about 7 months and about 2 months in to my very first shot I started having creamy white discharge and I ve had it ever since then. It used to be very thick and a lot at one time, now it s just a little. When will it stop?
Wed, 17 Mar 2021
Hi,
Depo Provera shot contains medroxyprogesterone, a natural female hormone, progesterone that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourses and to treat various menstruation related problems as well as to reduce the pain cause by endometriosis. Many hormonal contraceptives like Depo Provera shot contains progesterone which can thicken cervical fluid. For that reason, the women who take Depo Provera shot to have a whitish vaginal discharge is commonly noticed throughout the months.
After getting the first shot of Depo Provera, your body generally go through changes, as the body adjusts to the hormone of Depo Provera shot. For some people, this can mean prolonged whitish vaginal discharge. This is usually common, especially during the first three months of taking this medication. If such type of vaginal discharge persists for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor first for medical attention.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Depo Provera shot contains medroxyprogesterone, a natural female hormone, progesterone that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourses and to treat various menstruation related problems as well as to reduce the pain cause by endometriosis. Many hormonal contraceptives like Depo Provera shot contains progesterone which can thicken cervical fluid. For that reason, the women who take Depo Provera shot to have a whitish vaginal discharge is commonly noticed throughout the months.
After getting the first shot of Depo Provera, your body generally go through changes, as the body adjusts to the hormone of Depo Provera shot. For some people, this can mean prolonged whitish vaginal discharge. This is usually common, especially during the first three months of taking this medication. If such type of vaginal discharge persists for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor first for medical attention.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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