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My friend is on the shot.
My friend recently got on the Depo-Provera shot. She got it on April 2nd. She lost her virginity around the end of March, and didn't use a condom. Her period was 3+ weeks late and she said it was really light and really short (not enough blood to use a tampon and only two days long.) Ever since then, she bleeds after she has sex. It's happened twice. The first time she said it was alot of blood, but nothing like period blood. The second time was tonight and she said it wasn't too much and it's always after she goes to the bathroom. I can tell she's worried even though she says she's not and I am worried for her. Can anyone tell me what they think is up? I will rate high! Thanks so much!
♥ Christina
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The problem your friend is having could be a side effect to the Depo Provera shot. If she is worried at all about any aspect of this, she should visit her doctor, who will be able to diagnose her better than we can.
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young grandma's got the right answer. Depo has some pretty nasty side effects for some people. Because Depo is a hormone, it changes her body's cycle so her period won't be the same as it was before- she might not have one, have a light one, or spot all throughout the month. However, to be on the safe side, your friend might want to try a pregnancy test. It will save her a lot of worrying.
As for bleeding after sex, seeing as it is your friends first couple times, it could simply be due to her hymen stretching. If it continues, she should visit the gynecologist.
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Here are problems she might have:
Side effects will vary from one person to another. It would be uncommon for one individual to experience all of the side effects. Most side effects occur within the first month of use and gradually improve over the next two months. If symptoms persist or are especially bothersome, she should notify her health care provider. Some side effects may not go away until the shot wears off. The most common side effects may include:
Weight gain
Breast tenderness
Mood changes
**All women who use Depo have a change in their menstrual bleeding**:
You may not know when you will have a period
You may have spotting between periods
You may have longer or shorter periods
Most women stop having periods after using Depo for 12 months
In other words, there's no reason to worry, her "problem's" are from the Depo shot. To read more you can go to [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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I'm afraid all the things you mentioned are side affects of using the depo shot.
It can cause some to completely stop having their periods, irregular bleeding and some will even have on non stop period the entire time they
are using it.
She really should consult with her doctor. In the mean time look the depo provera shot online and see that all these things are not odd for someone using depo. :)
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