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When i got on the depo-provera shot i was spotting blood now it's like some brown stuff coming out what could that be and when will it stop?

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Dr. Sophia Yen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Old blood, soon: Most likely it is old blood and it should stop soon. If it doesn't stop in 3 to 5 days, go see your provider/doctor.

Answered 6/13/2014

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A member asked:

When i got on the depo-provera shot i was spotting blood now it's like some brown stuff coming out what could that be and when will it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sophia Yen answered

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