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A member asked:

On last month of depo, never spotted til last night. it was light pink. had sex with my husband 3 days ago. idea on why im spotting?

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Normal: Spotting on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is normal. It can come and go as and when it wants. You should not be surprised. As long as you have taken the Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection on schedule it is very efficient in preventing pregnancy. All is well !

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Been on depo for over a year never had spotting or cramping til this morning have had unprotected sex?

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I have had 2 shots of depo on time.. ive had unprotected sex every week. Last week i had a light period or spotting. Ive never had this on the shot.. i have pains in my lower back and feel like im getting my period but im not. I feel sick nearly every day

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A member asked:

I started depo provera on Jan.27 I didnt get 2nd shot because I didnt like it . I didnt get a period yet i had regular periods before. Ive been spotting almost everyday sometimes during sex colors pink and brown. Is this normal ?

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Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot, after sex lately i spot, dark brown mucus-like spotting yesterday, today it was red but went away. When i wipe its faint pink.Why?

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A member asked:

My menstrual cycles are usually 7 days and very heavy. Last month it was only heavy 2 days and spotting for a few more days. Had sex. Any ideas?

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