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A member asked:

I had a c section 5 weeks ago. on my 2 week check up i had the depo shot. i was still spoting until a week ago i start bleeding again. is this normal?

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Yes: Depo provera is known for inter menstrual spotting including post partum.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2017

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