on depo and spotting!! help.

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Registered: 10-27-2004
on depo and spotting!! help.
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Wed, 10-27-2004 - 2:22am
I just started being on depo about a month ago and ive been spotting blood and brownish stuff for the past week. I've already had my period. Ive been off of it for about a week and a half, but ive began to spot. Is this normal?? im really worried!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 10-27-2004 - 7:27am
Spotting on Depo is very typical. I think I might have written something in the irregular bleeding post in the FAQ section..... Depo prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation. Unlike the pill, it does not provide estrogen to make up for the estrogen that you're not producing yourself (because your ovaries aren't really functioning). Without estrogen, the lining of your uterus can become unstable and the blood vessels can leak. Sometimes the spotting stops, sometimes it doesn't, but if it's troubling you, you might want to call your doctor and see if s/he has any suggestions.

Good luck!

Judie
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