Lewistown, PA
A 19-year-old female asked:
Been on the depo-provera shot for about almost two months, i've been having cramps like my period, is it normal to have dried blood that is like brown spots?
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Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Normal: Depo-provera can lead to irregular spotting in quite a few women. It may get better with time. The cramps: you might try ibuprofen. If that doesn't help or the cramps get worse, see your doctor.
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