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My lady friend receives a birth control shot and has told me it lasts 3 months. is it normal for her to bleed a lot just prior to receiving her next injection ? i ask only because i'm concerned she may be bleeding too much at that time?

Q: my lady friend receives a birth control shot and has told me it lasts 3 months. is it normal for her to bleed a lot just prior to receiving her next injection ? i ask only because i'm concerned she may be bleeding too much at that time?

: It may happen when hormone level drops significantly before the next injection.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It may happen when hormone level drops significantly before the next injection.

Answered 12/15/2022

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A member asked:

My lady friend receives a birth control shot and has told me it lasts 3 months. is it normal for her to bleed a lot just prior to receiving her next injection ? i ask only because i'm concerned she may be bleeding too much at that time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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