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Is it normal to have stringy brown discharge while on depo-provera a month after an abortion?

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Dr. Gina Cadena-forney answered

Yes: It is likely old blood mixed with normal vaginal discharge.

Dr Stansby agreed

Answered 12/22/2015

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