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Is it normal to have a brownish color discharge at the end of your first depo shot? i have to get my second one in two weeks

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Dr. Paul M Bonds answered

NO: Chance you have an infection. Go see the doctor who gave you the injection before this becomes a serious issue.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Depo: Unscheduled spotting and bleeding are common in the first few months of use. A brownish discharge should be reported to your doctor as a GU infection could also be the cause.

Answered 3/29/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have a brownish color discharge at the end of your first depo shot? i have to get my second one in two weeks

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul M Bonds answered

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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