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A member asked:

I am on the depo shot and have been for 6 months. after the third shot i had sex a couple times. feel like i ovulated after..discharge and discomfort?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depo: There is no ovulation on Depoprovera. That is how it works to prevent pregnancy. If you are having abnormal vaginal discharge and pain then you need to see an obgyn for evaluation and infection testing

Answered 2/22/2015

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I had unprotected sex during my ovulation and a week later I got on a depo but now I'm discharging brown stuff. Is that normal or could I be pregnant?

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