Why is my discharge Brown while on Depo shot?

Why is my discharge Brown while on Depo shot?

For women taking hormonal birth control — such as the pill, ring, shot, or patch — the appearance of some dark discharge is nothing to be concerned about. The discharge, which can also be a side effect of emergency contraception, is just the body expelling some old blood and vaginal fluid.

Why am I spotting brown and red on birth control?

Women can experience spotting between periods while taking birth control pills because it can take time for your body to get adjusted to estrogen and progesterone,the hormones in the pill. This spotting can appear darker in color, with women often reporting it as a brown discharge.

Can you get pregnant while spotting on Depo?

If I’m bleeding while on Depo-Provera, could I be pregnant? If you’re bleeding on Depo-Provera and you receive the shot regularly, the bleeding likely isn’t a result of being pregnant. When used correctly, Depo-Provera is a 99%-effective birth control.

Can one get pregnant while on Depo?

Typically, Depo Provera is 97% effective. This means three out of 100 people using Depo Provera will get pregnant each year. If you have your injections on time (every 13 weeks) it can be more than 99% effective.

Is it normal to have brown discharge after Depo Provera?

Actually the brown spotting and/or brown discharge are pretty common side effects of Depo Provera. 70% of women using DMPA gain weight. Almost half of the women using DMPA gain more than 5 pounds after one year of use.

Can you still have brown discharge after a year of DMPA?

After a year of use, many women stop having periods but still continue having irregular brown discharge. Actually the brown spotting and/or brown discharge are pretty common side effects of Depo Provera. 70% of women using DMPA gain weight.

When does the last shot of Depo Provera Leave Your Body?

DEPO PROVERA Side Effects. After the last shot of Depo Provera, it can take over 6 months for the drug to leave the body. During this period women also could experience brown discharge which could linger until the Depo Provera is completely gone. If it has been more than 13 weeks since you received the Depo-Provera,…

Why do I keep getting brown discharge after my period?

Thickened tissues could be the main cause of annoying long-term brown discharge. After a year of use, many women stop having periods but still continue having irregular brown discharge.