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I've been on the depo shot for a year. my periods stopped in april but returned in august. the blood has a foul odor to it. could it be the shot?
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Depo shot: The "depo shot" is long acting progesterone, which does not always stop ovulation, hence a "period" will occur, about 14 days subsequent to ovulation. A "foul oder" can come from infection, and not infrequently a tampon which may not have been removed. See your gyn provider, as it may lead to serious infection.
Answered 9/17/2018
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Sounds like BV: There are several causes of vaginal odor. You will need to see your doctor for testing. The most likely is bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria. The only real way to fix it is with antibiotics.
Answered 9/20/2018
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