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Does Discontinuing Depo Shot Cause Bleeding Between Periods?

Hi, I just got off of birth control. I was scheduled to get the Depo shot on October 28th, but the 3 month mark isn t until November 10th. I decided I didn t want the shot anymore because it was causing too many problems. My Boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex twice since after October 28th. Once while I was on my period and once after my period had already finished. Now, I started bleeding again a few days after it had stopped. At first, it was dark brown and now it s bright red spotting. Is this more likely because of discontinuing the Depo shot or am I possibly pregnant?
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query.
Depo provera is known to take 10-18 months for ovulation return.The bleeding irregularity can persist till then( till the hormonal balance sets in. ). I feel your irregular bleeding accounts for that.
You had discontinued hardly 4 months back.. so there is less chance of pregnancy . Still any doubt can be ruled out by HPT after minimum 3 weeks of unprotected sex.
Thanks.

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Does Discontinuing Depo Shot Cause Bleeding Between Periods?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query. Depo provera is known to take 10-18 months for ovulation return.The bleeding irregularity can persist till then( till the hormonal balance sets in. ). I feel your irregular bleeding accounts for that. You had discontinued hardly 4 months back.. so there is less chance of pregnancy . Still any doubt can be ruled out by HPT after minimum 3 weeks of unprotected sex. Thanks.