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Hi there, my menstrual cycle is lasting quite long (about 2 weeks) and the blood is a dark brow and coagulated. i've been on the 2-month injection about 10 years, but switched to the the 3-month one due to a shortage. please advise?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Hormone bleeding: The brown bleeding that is noted is hormonal withdrawal bleeding which is commonplace with the injection form of progesterone contraceptives.

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/24/2018

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A member asked:

Hi there, my menstrual cycle is lasting quite long (about 2 weeks) and the blood is a dark brow and coagulated. i've been on the 2-month injection about 10 years, but switched to the the 3-month one due to a shortage. please advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

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