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Is Prolonged Bleeding Post Taking Depo Provera Injection Normal?
Hi I got the Depo-Provera injection on 27 November for the first time and I got my period on 26 November and I am still bleeding is this normal? It is almost been two weeks. And it is still not showing any signs of slowing down is there anything I can do at all?
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Depo- provera can be associated with abnormal bleeding in some women, there are some who may not have this reaction.
It is possible that the bleeding may stop on its own but since it has been ongoing for close to 2 weeks , you can speak to your doctor about medication to stop the bleeding.
In some persons, there may be no future episodes.
If it recurs and it is troublesome for you then you may want to consider an alternative contraceptive.
I hope this helps
Depo- provera can be associated with abnormal bleeding in some women, there are some who may not have this reaction.
It is possible that the bleeding may stop on its own but since it has been ongoing for close to 2 weeks , you can speak to your doctor about medication to stop the bleeding.
In some persons, there may be no future episodes.
If it recurs and it is troublesome for you then you may want to consider an alternative contraceptive.
I hope this helps
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