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A member asked:

I've been on the depo-provera shot for 9 months. after exercise i bleed vaginally. how do i prevent/stop this?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Very common: Although most women will not have periods at all on Depo-Provera some will have irregular bleeding. It is not harmful but can be frustrating. If it continues you may consider an alternative method of birth control.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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I had unprotected sex last night and this morning. I am on the Depo-Provera injection, so I do not get my period anymore, but after we had sex, I started to bleed from my vagina. I am also experiencing discomfort and a fishy smell that wont go away?

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