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What Causes Light Bleeding 2 Months After Depo Shot?

I got on the depo shot two months ago and haven t had a period . Which is normal but now I started light bleeding but it has been mostly been dark and brown the whole time and it s been two weeks and still dragging on . Is this normal or should I go see my doctor.
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Hi,

That is a side effect of the depot injections taken for contraception or excessive bleeding with the cycles. Please rule out associated lesion on the cervix which can produce similar problems.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaydeep Nanda, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Light Bleeding 2 Months After Depo Shot?

Hi, That is a side effect of the depot injections taken for contraception or excessive bleeding with the cycles. Please rule out associated lesion on the cervix which can produce similar problems. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaydeep Nanda, General & Family Physician