What Causes Persistent Irregular Mild Brownish Vaginal Bleeding?
Question: Hi im on the depo shot. Started in October, had the common side effects. Missed my shot in January the 21 st I think. Had to redo the process over made it to my app on February 13. Was fine. March for two weeks I've had brown discharge. Had sex April 5th next day I started bleeding. Have been and still am now. Next appointment is may 1st. Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
Normal finding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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The persistent irregular mild brownish bleeding is a normal finding with the depo shot. There is no need to worry. most of the times such mild bleeding reduces on its own without any treatment.
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