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I've been on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) 4 years & just starting to have lightbleeding and i bled after sex. is this normal for depo-provera or the cause of something else?

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Dr. Latoya Stephens answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Needs evaluation: I would recommend you go in to be evaluated since you have been on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 4 years and haven't had this problem in the past. You could possibly have an infection or it could be due to your body changing due to increased or decreased weight gain.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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A member asked:

I've been on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) 4 years & just starting to have lightbleeding and i bled after sex. is this normal for depo-provera or the cause of something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Latoya Stephens answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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