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I have my tubes tied and i am taking the depo shot to stop my periods and this is the first time i got any spotting i got up this morning and wiped an?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Depo: As with all progesterone only contraceptives, bleeding every day, not bleeding at all, or anything in between is a normal side effect.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 3/1/2017

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A member asked:

I have my tubes tied and i am taking the depo shot to stop my periods and this is the first time i got any spotting i got up this morning and wiped an?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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