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Why am i having dark brown and dark red bleeding after my depo shot? i got it in january, due in april. had sex 2 days before due. this is first shot.

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Breakthrough bleedin: Depo-provera can cause a reaction due to high estrogenic stimulus, which usually manifests as bleeding. If this continues, make sure you see your OB if a dose adjustment needs to be for the next injection

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

Why am i having dark brown and dark red bleeding after my depo shot? i got it in january, due in april. had sex 2 days before due. this is first shot.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

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