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I haven't had a period since i got on the birth control shot, but now i have brownish like blood everytime i check my panties. should i be worried?

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Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not really: You may have no periods or irregular periods on the Depo-Provera shot. If bleeding persists longer than a week or is unusually heavier than prior periods, then call your doctor and ask him/her if you need to be seen.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I haven't had a period since i got on the birth control shot, but now i have brownish like blood everytime i check my panties. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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