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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?

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Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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