A 19-year-old female asked:
I just got my first dose of the depo-provera shot about 3 weeks ago and my periods now late and i had brown discharge for about a day with some cramps.
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Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Normal: First, can i assume you mean Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? Irregular bleeding and spotting for up to 6 months or so is normal with this medicine.
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Just got Depo-Provera shot just finished my period a few days ago now getting brown discharge is that normal?
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
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On Depo-Provera shot for 2 years now and never have a real period. Brown discharge 2 days ago and now having a full period due for shot in 2 days. Normal?
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A 38-year-old member asked:
I had the depo provera shot on dec 10th 2019. For the first time, had no period. Started spotting on Jan 22nd until Feb 5th. Now I have a stringy discharge. No smell, itching or anything like that. What could this be?
Dr. Stanley Swabyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 28 years experience
May be normal: It is normal for your discharge to change when you start birth control. One way birth control works is by thickening your natural discharge. If there ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Hello i currently was on the Depo-Provera shot until the week of thanksgiving, period would've been on 19th of dec now i had a small amount of brown discharge
Dr. Milroy Samuelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Normal: Depo can often result in abnormal bleeding. If you are sexually active do a pregnancy test. It may take several months for menses to become regular.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Had sex 4 days before period. Got Depo-Provera shot on day 1 of period. Saw brown discharge on day 3 of period. It's been over a week and still discharging.?
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Common: This is not uncommon. If this occurs over your next cycle, see your doctor.
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