Depo and discharge

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Depo and discharge
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Mon, 10-11-2004 - 8:01pm
I just got on the depo shot...and after the week ended that i should have been on my period, i noticed that now i have a weird smelling (bad smelling) discharge off white kind of color. Its not really a fishy smell, i guess its kinda like that period smell but yet it isnt that smell ither. Could someone help me know what i can do about it (its not fun having that smell "down there") or at least let me know how long it may last? Thanks
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Registered: 09-14-2004
Mon, 10-11-2004 - 8:19pm
I`ve been on Depo for a year and I have this problem for time to time. I think it has to do with the thickened cervical mucus that accompanies Depo... Usually for me, the smell is strong for a few days and then it goes away, although I think my overall personal scent has changed while on Depo - not necessarily horrid, just different. The boyfriend hasn`t complained, so I`m guessing it`s not too bad. :) Anyways, I usually just wait for it to go away...maybe you could try wearing scented pantyliners. Actually, taking a nice long bath has helped me out in the past.

Hope this helps!

Lena

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 10-11-2004 - 11:46pm
You might also have that checked out by a doctor. A foul-smelling discharge can be a symptom of a bacterial infection. Better safe than sorry!
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