The Side Effects of Depo-contraception: Spotting and Other P Posted: 03-29-06 10:53am
i started the depo last june and had my
last one in August, since then me and my
husband have been trying for a baby. Last
friday i started to spot brown stuff, then
on saturday i thought i started my af, but
over the period of 4 days i only showed a
little blood, but yesterday and today i
was showing that brown stuff again when i
wiped myself.I have been showing preggie
signs for four weeks now, so two weeks ago
i went to my doctor, and the preggire test
was negative but she wanted me to go back
tomorrow. Shall i still go for my preggie
test tomorrow or is there no chance i can
be pregnant
If a pregnancy test is negative, spotting
is most likely not a sign of pregnancy; it
could be functional or organic. Functional
spotting is caused by a hormonal
disturbance which is very possible in
cases where depo-contraception has been
used. Depo-contraception has a prolonged
effect on the individual. One of its
expected side effects is irregular vaginal
bleeding (spotting). Temporary lack of
ovulation after coming off the
contraception is also one of its side
effects. Therefore, conception could be
difficult in the first 6 months after
coming off depo-contraception. Other,
organic reasons for spotting could be
infections, tumors, etc. You can visit
your gynecologist to identify the cause
for the spotting.
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