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What Causes Bloody Spotting Weeks After Taking Depo Shot?

I am 46year old and am on a Depo shot that started in Feburay of this year 2014. I am about to have m 4th one. I was told I could have light periods until it takes hold anyways on september 19th I did indeed start a period but it was a light one and it ended a week later or it should have it is now October 5th amd I am still expericing a bloody ( brownish) dischatge when I wipe after a pee. any ideas
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Abnormal menstrual pattern is usually observed with hormone contraception until the body adjusts to the altered hormone milieu. Also, weight gain while on the hormones increases the need for higher doses thus creating hormone imbalances and hence, menstrual disturbances. If you do not fit into either pattern, you need further evaluation. Styptics help to control the spotting. Please maintain proper nourishment and good genital hygiene. Please take the help of your health care provider for further management. Take care.
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What Causes Bloody Spotting Weeks After Taking Depo Shot?

Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Abnormal menstrual pattern is usually observed with hormone contraception until the body adjusts to the altered hormone milieu. Also, weight gain while on the hormones increases the need for higher doses thus creating hormone imbalances and hence, menstrual disturbances. If you do not fit into either pattern, you need further evaluation. Styptics help to control the spotting. Please maintain proper nourishment and good genital hygiene. Please take the help of your health care provider for further management. Take care.