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I've been on birth control shot for 4 years & i've had unprotected sex on 1/16 &23.on yesterday i had some light brown spotting.what this mean?

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Trying to conceive?: Not sure what shots, Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone)? When was last shot? When were you told it wouldn't be effective? Spotting, could be caused by infection, any fever, chills? When were you told to expect period? Too many Q's to answer. See doc that gave shots.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2015

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