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Hi i wanted to know if what im experiencing is normal, iv had the injection contraceptive in december and my january periods came for 3 days and afterwards i was bleeding continuously through out the month i would skip a day or two then spot again ?

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Dr. Angelica Balingit answered

Contraceptive: Bleeding after getting an injectable contraceptive can be unpredictable. Everyone is different. Keep a diary to record the bleeding days and how heavy. Bring the diary and discuss this with your doctor next visit.

Answered 2/6/2021

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A member asked:

Hi i wanted to know if what im experiencing is normal, iv had the injection contraceptive in december and my january periods came for 3 days and afterwards i was bleeding continuously through out the month i would skip a day or two then spot again ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelica Balingit answered

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