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I am on the depo shot, i've noticed that right after sexual intercourse i tend to bleed. i am not sure if it's a side effect of is this something else?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Depo bleeding: Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) is notorious for irregular bleeding especially after the first 2 injections. However, I would see my GYN MD to check and make sure there is not a cervical polyp, vaginal abrasion, or other causes for the post-sex bleeding especially if it persists.

Answered 1/5/2015

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A member asked:

I am on the depo shot, i've noticed that right after sexual intercourse i tend to bleed. i am not sure if it's a side effect of is this something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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