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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding And Stomach Ache After Taking Depot Shots?
When I first went on the Depo Provera shot I was fine for the first 3 months. No periods or any side affects. After having my second shot, a month or so later I got a period that lasted 18 days. After that it was spotty or random but for the last 3 months Ive been bleeding everyday. Some days ill bleed heavily and then others it will be so light that the only way I can tell im still bleeding is by wiping. I have severe appetite loss some times and ill puke up bile 4-5 times in a day. My doctor prescribed me ranitidine and sometimes it works. I also have re occurring stomach pain sometimes on my right side and mostly in my lower stomach. For the past few days Ive had diarrhea and today for the first time I noticed tiny red dots which im assuming is blood. I haven t been feeling that great the past few weeks and im to scared to go to the hospital and my doctors appointment is in a few days. Can you give me the jist of what you think is wrong or what is happening to my body? Thank you ~Nikki
Depo Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) can cause irregular bleeding, spotting (small amounts of blood in between periods), nausea,vomiting and abdominal pain. In short, you are experiencing side effects due to the effects of Depo Provera injections. I would suggest my patient alternatives if the bleeding is heavy and the symptoms are intolerable. If not then I would continue and see whether the symptoms subside over time. I do not think that you should be afraid to go to hospital. I would encourage you to go and discuss your problems and alternatives with your consultant. Hope this helps. Thanks.
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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding And Stomach Ache After Taking Depot Shots?
Depo Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) can cause irregular bleeding, spotting (small amounts of blood in between periods), nausea,vomiting and abdominal pain. In short, you are experiencing side effects due to the effects of Depo Provera injections. I would suggest my patient alternatives if the bleeding is heavy and the symptoms are intolerable. If not then I would continue and see whether the symptoms subside over time. I do not think that you should be afraid to go to hospital. I would encourage you to go and discuss your problems and alternatives with your consultant. Hope this helps. Thanks.