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A member asked:

I am having brown spotted discharge. i started the depo-provera shot jan 30 (first shot) and i had an abortion december 2012. normal? can i have sex?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Depo can make you bleed for several months. Patience is required. If you had stopped bleeding after your abortion and were ok at your 3 week check up you should be fine.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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