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A member asked:

I'm on the depo-provera injection i've started bleeding lightly should i be worried should i get checked out by my doctor?

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Common: Breakthrough bleeding is actually fairly common with Depo, especially when starting treatment and towards end of shot when next injection is due. I'd keep a diary of your bleeding and discuss with doctor next time you go in for injection unless you have other problems you feel are associated. Then I'd see them sooner.

Dr Munshower and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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