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I just had a baby in December of 06'...I have started the depo shot in February. My first menstrual cycle was pretty normal but this one was very weird...I spotted for like 2-3 days not just reddish blood but brown...I am still on it I think for about 1wk and maybe like 2 days...I have been bleeding alot of brown mostly...my cycle stops and starts back. It has stopped and started back like 4-5 times...sometimes it will quit for a whole day and start back. I have never had this much brown blood. I used to only have brown when my cycle was done...what could this be?
According to the American Health System Pharmacist Drug Information 2005 Manual, about 60% of women have some alteration in menstrual bleeding on the shot. This could continue for a year or more if you continue the shot. Depending on your age and how many more pregnancies you want, you may want to discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.
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Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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