Brunswick, OH
A 27-year-old female asked:
Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot, after sex lately i spot, dark brown mucus-like spotting yesterday, today it was red but went away. when i wipe its faint pink.why?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Likely normal: Irregular spotting with depo-provera is a common side effect, but bleeding after sex can also be a sign of other problems, including cervical cancer. See your doctor to make sure and make sure to get regular pelvic exams and pap smears.
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