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A member asked:

I've been on depo-provera for 2 in a half months and i spotted alittle brown after sex is that normal ?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Yes it can be: If it gets heavier or persists you should let your gyn check to make sure it is not due to other causes.

Answered 1/27/2014

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