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Why Did I Miss My Period And Having Red And Brown Spotting After Depo Shot?

Hi i been on the depo shot for one month and missed my period now im having brown and red and sometimes like pink spotting whats going on how can i stop it. The bleeding will be alil to alot then stop and then its brown and turn red and pink but mostly brown but its on and off all day
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Hi,

It is quite common after Depo shots and it is due to the action of hormones contained in the shot.

Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


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Why Did I Miss My Period And Having Red And Brown Spotting After Depo Shot?

Hi, It is quite common after Depo shots and it is due to the action of hormones contained in the shot. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.