Yesterday 2/20/12/ was my 3rd depo shot. My boyfriend and I had sex before I took it and today 2/21/12 I am bleeding. What does this mean? It wasn’t rough sex or anything, but I have light red pinkish blood and I dont know why?

21. February 2012

anonymous-qa

Irregular spotting and bleeding can be side effects of using the Depo injection. This is normal. The amount and length of time you bleed will depend on the thickness of your uterine lining.

Typically, the more injections you have, the less bleeding you will have. But, bleeding can occur at anytime during use. By the 3rd or 4th injection, most women have little to no vaginal bleeding.

At this point, the thing to do is just wait. Bleeding usually subsides on its own. If your bleeding becomes heavier and more persistent (lasting 2 or more weeks), let your doctor or clinic know.

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