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What Does A Bruise Around A Depo Shot On The Thigh Indicate?
Hi, Two days ago I got my second Depo contraceptive injection, and the nurse allowed me to give myself the shot with her there to prepare me for when i am able to do it on my own at home. My first injection as far as I can remember did not leave a bruise around where it was injected (glute muscle), however this time when I injected it into my upper front thigh there’s been a bruise around where it was injected. Is this normal?
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Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The bruise shows a damaged capillary bleeding underneath the skin. I think there is nothing to worry.
It will go away by itself.
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I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The bruise shows a damaged capillary bleeding underneath the skin. I think there is nothing to worry.
It will go away by itself.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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