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I am on depo-provera birthcontrol shot i bleed when im dancing at a party and while having sex and this morning i bled & it was very dark..what is wrong?

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Irregular bleeding: Irregular bleeding is a common side effect of depot. However, spotting caused by dancing or intercourse may potentially be a problem. This could be causes by pregnancy, infection, or cervical dysplasia. See a gynecologist.

Answered 4/19/2013

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