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I'm on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) since march 2015, my last shot was in september and i've been experiencing bleeding after i orgasm - penetrative and non. help?

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Dr. Alan Gerber answered

Endometrium shedding: Your uterus contacts during orgasm and your uterine lining is thin while on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) and this may cause bleeding to occur.

Answered 11/11/2015

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A member asked:

I'm on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) since march 2015, my last shot was in september and i've been experiencing bleeding after i orgasm - penetrative and non. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Gerber answered

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