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A member asked:
I have been on the depo-provera shot since july (1st shot) and received my second last week. i'm now bleeding a heavy brown/black. should i be concerned?
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Prob normal : Breakthrough bleeding and abnormal bleeding patterns can be normal as your body is adjusting to the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). I wouldn't be too concerned about it unless you are having other symptoms like pain, odorous discharge, or heavy bleeding.
Answered 3/15/2016
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