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I had a c-section 9 weeks ago and a depo-provera shot 1 month ago started a normal period now its been a week of light bleeding what do i do?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Nothing - relax.: Depo-provera is notorious for causing irregular bleeding. Just be ready for unheralded, mild vaginal bleeding and this should gradually normalize.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I had a c-section 9 weeks ago and a depo-provera shot 1 month ago started a normal period now its been a week of light bleeding what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

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