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Sep 10th, 2007 - 18:59:21
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Question
This is the first time I ever used any form of birth control. My doctor recommended this and and this is my second shot. I've been having heavy bleeding for 6 months and horrible fatigue. Very large saucer size clots and fresh looking blood. My doctor set an appointment for an exam, but I know it is the shot. I'll never do this ever again and would never recommend it. Will my period go back to normal when the shot wears off and could this bleeding put me in the hospital? Please help me. I'm scared to death. Thank you.
Answer
Some women do have very unusual and heavy bleeding with the depo-Provera injections. Most of the time the cycle does return to normal after the hormone gets out of your system. The amount of bleeding you are describing is very concerning, and should be evaluated soon by your physician to see if you are anemic. Hospitalization is rare, but if you do start feeling dizzy or very weak, you should contact your doctor or go the emergency room.
Lynn Kerr, MD, is an NFP Medical Consultant and member of the Executive Board of the California Association of Natural Family Planning.
Dr. Kerr is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF/Fresno Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Medical Director of Sierra Adult Health Center.
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