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I received the depo shot last month and it was my first time using birth control but ive been bleeding for 10 days is this normal?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Depo shot ?'s: Depending on when you received the "depo shot" relative to prior ovulation and sexual exposure, pregnancy may be possible. Obtain a serum HCG shot to be certain about possible extra-uterine pregnancy (ectopic). If the test is negative, and bleeding persists, see your gyn physician for an exam and additional testing.

Answered 2/20/2021

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A member asked:

I received the depo shot last month and it was my first time using birth control but ive been bleeding for 10 days is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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