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I have been heavily bleeding and passing clots for 2 weeks. i go through 3 tampons in 1 hour and have severe cramps and sharp stabbing pain in left side uterus area. i am on depo and am not supposed to be bleeding. what could be happening?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Hemorrhage: This is not vaginal depo bleeding but hemorrhage from a uterine or other medical condition. Please see a GYN MD as soon as possible as this level of bleeding can lead to anemia. (low blood level)

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 12/8/2020

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A member asked:

I have been heavily bleeding and passing clots for 2 weeks. i go through 3 tampons in 1 hour and have severe cramps and sharp stabbing pain in left side uterus area. i am on depo and am not supposed to be bleeding. what could be happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Maes agreed

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