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Bleeding During Intercourse And Burning While Urinating Are Normal Symptoms Of Taking Depo Provera Shot?
HI, I am 18, 5' 3" and 194 lbs. I was wondering about the depo provera shot. I just got my second shot maybe 2 months ago. After intercourse I bleed like for a couple of days and when I go to use the bathroom it burns, are these normal symptoms for this shot?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome,
Bleeding during intercourse is not a symptom caused by depo. However it may cause an erosion of the cervix [ change in the lining of the cervix ] that tends to bleed. Also it may cause irregular bleeding or spotting that may be coinciding with your sexual activity.
Other reasons may be a cervical polyp which is a non cancerous growth of the cervix. You will need a per speculum examination for this so please get it done.
Also burning in urine indicates either a low water intake or a urine infection. So you will need a urine examination. Also please drink plenty of water to flush off the bacteria.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Bleeding during intercourse is not a symptom caused by depo. However it may cause an erosion of the cervix [ change in the lining of the cervix ] that tends to bleed. Also it may cause irregular bleeding or spotting that may be coinciding with your sexual activity.
Other reasons may be a cervical polyp which is a non cancerous growth of the cervix. You will need a per speculum examination for this so please get it done.
Also burning in urine indicates either a low water intake or a urine infection. So you will need a urine examination. Also please drink plenty of water to flush off the bacteria.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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