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Been off depo provera for a month and a half and recently started to have light brown discharge which went to dark then red like a period and then light brown again. ive also had very sore breasts, bloating an lower abdominal pain. withdrawal? preg?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Post depo issue: depo provera may cause irregular ovulation/bleeding for up to 12 months, however consulting your doctor is reasonable as well.

Answered 4/24/2020

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A member asked:

Been off depo provera for a month and a half and recently started to have light brown discharge which went to dark then red like a period and then light brown again. ive also had very sore breasts, bloating an lower abdominal pain. withdrawal? preg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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