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I have been on depo-provera for 6 months on my 2nd shot now and having brown disharge with odor i only experience this during intercourse and urinating?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal depo effect: Irregular periods are the norm on depoprovera. Many patients have no periods at all. Others will experience irregular menstrual bleeding. This is how Depo-Provera works. Brown = old blood. Odor is probably bacterial vaginosis. Schedule a visit and this can be easily fixed.

Answered 2/19/2015

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