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I just got my second depo shot beginning of dec, the first time i got it i didnt bleed anything this time about a month after the second depo shot i noticed blood when i wipe can it be just spotting or is this normal or could i somehow be preg?

Q: i just got my second depo shot beginning of dec, the first time i got it i didnt bleed anything this time about a month after the second depo shot i noticed blood when i wipe can it be just spotting or is this normal or could i somehow be preg?

: "Depo shots" as a contraceptive measure are in excess of 94-96% effective, but ovulation can occasionally occur spontaneously, with some light withdrawal bleeding associated. Pregnancy is statistically very unlikely but can occur. If other symptoms occur (breast tenderness, nausea, etc), obtain a serum HCG test to be certain.

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"Depo shots" as a contraceptive measure are in excess of 94-96% effective, but ovulation can occasionally occur spontaneously, with some light withdrawal bleeding associated. Pregnancy is statistically very unlikely but can occur. If other symptoms occur (breast tenderness, nausea, etc), obtain a serum HCG test to be certain.

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A member asked:

I just got my second depo shot beginning of dec, the first time i got it i didnt bleed anything this time about a month after the second depo shot i noticed blood when i wipe can it be just spotting or is this normal or could i somehow be preg?

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