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spotting cause by stopping injectable cotraceptive?

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May 20th, 2012

hi doc

i have two daughter both c section since i gave birth to my second daughter i get heavy periods last january i take an injectable contraceptive on my 2nd day of period it stopped my period after a month i get spotting then when the time that i should get a dose again i stopped then i get my period on the fourth since i get a shot then this months i get my period on may 4 mild period only until may 13 and then this may 17 i started noticing spotting until now i am not sexually active and not pregnant is the spotting cause by the injectable cotraceptive that i stopped? really frustrated then i am also anemic

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Dr. Madhumita Avinash Paul

replied May 21st, 2012

Menstruation Answer A35159

Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
The spotting that you describe could also be attributed to the hormonal contraceptive injection. If it is persistent, you should consider visiting your doctor/gynecologist for further evaluation to look for underlying cause (hormonal imbalance, endometrial problems/hyperplasia, endometritis, ovarian cysts, anemia, bleeding disorders, etc). Treatment as appropriate (based on examination findings and investigations results) would be started to help you regulate your periods. Be in regular monitoring and follow-up with your treating doctor/gynecologist and report any new/abnormal symptoms immediately. Take adequate rest. Drink plenty of water. Maintain healthy diet and lifestyle.
Take care.

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