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What Causes Acne And Spotting After Getting A Depo Shot?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: Had sex Aug 19-22. IGot Depo injection August 16 and started getting acne. I started spotting brown discharge August 29 on and off through September 5 with headaches. Took a pregnancy test September 16 that was negative. Since September 19 I have been spotting brown pink and red discharge accompanied by back pain and cramping. Is there a possibly I am pregnant or is this Depo side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is most likely Depo side effect!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this spotting. I have reviewed your information fully and pregnancy is not a possibility at this time. This is a common and well recognized side effect of Depo. If this continues, please talk to you doctor as you may want a change of contraception type. Between, how severe is the back pain?

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (52 minutes later)
The back pain is a dull lingering pain that sometimes feels like it's going down my leg and other times to the middle of my back.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Side effects of Depo!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is a recognized side effect of Depo. There is nothing more to consider in this case. Let me know how you are doing.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Acne And Spotting After Getting A Depo Shot?

Brief Answer: This is most likely Depo side effect! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this spotting. I have reviewed your information fully and pregnancy is not a possibility at this time. This is a common and well recognized side effect of Depo. If this continues, please talk to you doctor as you may want a change of contraception type. Between, how severe is the back pain? I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.