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What Causes Pink Vaginal Discharge After Taking A Depo Shot?

Hey I am on the depo birth control shot. I was late last time getting my shot and had unprotected sex multiple times this would of been about 3 weeks ago. I took a pregnancy test came back negative but now I m having a lightish pink discharge like I did when pregnant with my son. Should I wait longer then test
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
It is essential to use proper protection in the form of condoms or spermicides when you have intercourse, while you are away from depo shots.
Sometimes, pink discharge and spotting could happen during the initial months follwing depo shots.
However, since you state that you had unprotected intercourse several times, you are definitely at risk of getting pregnant. Kindly take another pregnancy test after 2 weeks followed by an ultrasound scan to make sure that you are not pregnant.
Seek medical attention if required.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Pink Vaginal Discharge After Taking A Depo Shot?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. It is essential to use proper protection in the form of condoms or spermicides when you have intercourse, while you are away from depo shots. Sometimes, pink discharge and spotting could happen during the initial months follwing depo shots. However, since you state that you had unprotected intercourse several times, you are definitely at risk of getting pregnant. Kindly take another pregnancy test after 2 weeks followed by an ultrasound scan to make sure that you are not pregnant. Seek medical attention if required. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.