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Havin thick brown discharge, vaginal burnin, cramping, and sharp pains in the stomach. im on the depo-provera and havin unprotected sex, why is this happenin?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Need further evaluat: I recommend seeing a gynecologist for further evaluation. If pain is severe then go to the emergency room. The gynecologist may test for infections but you really need to be examined in person

Answered 8/10/2016

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