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Been bleeding heavily since jan after depo shots. 1st depo in nov and 2nd in feb. is it normal? how to stop? its heavy and not like spotting at all.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Depo: bleeding: "Depo" shots can have an effect which can interfere with ovulation, which allows the continued production of estrogen, thickening the lining of the uterus. The uneven production of estrogen makes some areas of the lining degenerate, causing bleeding. There are other causes of uterine bleeding, so see your gyn provider for an exam to be certain this effect is just from depoprovera.

Answered 4/16/2018

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A member asked:

Been bleeding heavily since jan after depo shots. 1st depo in nov and 2nd in feb. is it normal? how to stop? its heavy and not like spotting at all.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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