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A 17-year-old female asked:
Due early oct for depo, didn't get it it's now late jan&still no period a lot of unprotected sex now white creamy&brown discharge w/light cramps?!
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Dr. Jaime Lopezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Check for pregnancy: Since your last Depo-Provera was due in october you are no longer protected against pregnancy. With unprotected intercourse and an abnormal discharge see your doctor to make sure you're not pregnant and that you do not have an infection. If you do not want to be pregnant use of alternative birth control method. It can take up to 3 months after Depo-Provera before you get your regular cycles again.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I've been on the depo 5 years no periods no problems I'm about a month over due and now i have brown/black bloody discharge with cramps?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Unpredictable: The bleeding patterns with depoprovera are unpredictable. You are right that for some in takes the period away. For others it causes irregular bleedin... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Last period 3/26 i had unprotected sex when it ended 3/30. 5 days after i got the depo.4/21 test was neg and i had a light pink discharge. Could i be?
Dr. William Jurewitzanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology
No: Your are most likely not pregnant. If your only intercourse was 3/30, the test should be positive by now. The repo begins its protection very soon aft... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I was on the depo Vera jab and I've just finished my first period after being put back on the pill. However I'm getting cramps and a creamy discharge?
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
See Clinician: Cramping is not uncommon when starting/restarting an oral contraceptive. See your clinician if cramping persists, becomes severe, or recurs more than... Read More
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A female asked:
Since April 21. I do cramp and have brown discharge. No blood no period. Is this the hormonal change of Depo-Provera or should I be worried?
Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
Probably normal: If have have received your Depo-Provera at the appropriate times, the brown discharge is most likely blood and is a common side effect with depo-prove... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I am 4 days late on my period 2 days ago and still now I have light brown discharge and cramps in my lower adominal area . could I be pregnant ? I did have unprotected sex but I have the birth control in my arm and my periods are normal all the time
Dr. Yvette Westfordanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Unlikely: Since you have the Nexplanon device implanted, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Your periods cannot possibly be normal all the time because you a... Read More
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