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I am on the contraceptive injection depo provera. It is the 1st time ive had it and i was injected around the 12th October so I am due for another in the 1st week of december. I have had a period which is still ongoing and has lasted around 3 weeks now but is only very light. Should I be worried and what could be causing this?
Hi Lauren.
I'm not a medical doctor so I always suggest checking in with your physician about all medical matters. I believe that the depo shot has side effects and I would not recommend this method of birth control. The hormones in the shot are what would cause the side effects. I would be a little concerned about having a period for this long. This does not seem at all normal. Please check this out. I would like you to email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know what happens. I would also like to talk to you more about other methods.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
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Diane Cheryl
Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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