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I joined the depo-provera injection on the 19th of march i was on the third day of my period a week after a start getting a dark brown dis charge what can itbe?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Depoprovera: Irregular bleeding can be normal after the Depo-Provera injection for about 3 months.

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I joined the depo-provera injection on the 19th of march i was on the third day of my period a week after a start getting a dark brown dis charge what can itbe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

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