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Why Is My Period Heavy With Brown Discharge?

I started my period on march 22nd and it ended april 5th and it started again april 17th and it still has not ended, its dark red, sometimes brown and extremely heavy.. Im on Depo prevera, What could this mean? Should I get it checked out?                                                   
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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The Depo could be the cause for the irregular menstrual cycle and inter-menstrual bleeding, if you did not have such a haphazard cycle prior to the initiation then the depo could very well be the cause, so speak to your prescribing doctor about the same.

Best wishes.
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Why Is My Period Heavy With Brown Discharge?

Hi. The Depo could be the cause for the irregular menstrual cycle and inter-menstrual bleeding, if you did not have such a haphazard cycle prior to the initiation then the depo could very well be the cause, so speak to your prescribing doctor about the same. Best wishes.