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Q: Depo shot : are spotting and bleeding normal side effects ?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 1st, 2007

I have been on Depo before and usually the Dr. waits until the first day of my menstraul cycle to give me the injection. This time it was a new dr. and she gave it to me a couple of weeks before my cycle. I was having leg and arm pains but that has gone away and now 1 month later I am spotting is this normal? It is dark colored so I wasnt sure if that was something to worry about.

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replied on June 6th, 2007

Birth Control Answer A2862

Menstrual irregularities are one of the side effects of depo-provera injections. Other side effect include bleeding and spotting. You can consult your gynecologist for an expert opinion and to monitor the ongoing contraceptive treatment.

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