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I am on the depo. i been bleeding every other day at first it last a week like a period. now im spotting. and after sexual intercourse i will start bleeding.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Can happen: Irregularly irregular bleeding is a very common side effect of Depot injections especially in the first few months of starting this

Answered 11/20/2016

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A member asked:

I am on the depo. i been bleeding every other day at first it last a week like a period. now im spotting. and after sexual intercourse i will start bleeding.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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