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I'm currently on the depo provera needle as a contraceptive and i'm experiencing excruciating lower stomach pains and heavy bleeding when having intercourse. i've seen a doctor about it but said it was completely normal when getting the needle (acted like

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

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Re examined: It is a good idea to be re examined and a second opinion Sometimes you can have an infection causing the problem with pain and heavy bleeding. Often patients have minimal bleeding with Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) so see another provider for their opinion

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I'm currently on the depo provera needle as a contraceptive and i'm experiencing excruciating lower stomach pains and heavy bleeding when having intercourse. i've seen a doctor about it but said it was completely normal when getting the needle (acted like

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Warren answered

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