is it normal to randomly bleed while on depo?
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Most women experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting for the first several months after they begin getting the shot. It may take six months to a year before the side effects end and your periods return to normal. For some women, their period may go away entirely.
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Trussell describes it as "not rare" but also "not common." The bleeding is called a "withdrawal bleed" and is not menstruation. Rather, it's caused by the change in hormone levels. It's more common when Plan B is taken earlier in the cycle (why it's more common earlier in the cycle, says Trussell, is unknown).
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Nexplanon can cause periods to become less regular. Some women have no periods, some will have irregular spotting or light periods. A few women have more prolonged bleeding. It can take up to 3 months after insertion for the bleeding pattern to settle.
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It's normal to have some cramping, spotting, and even light bleeding after an insertion. But you should call a doctor if you have heavy bleeding or severe pain.
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"The hormones from Depo-Provera will mimic the symptoms of pregnancy," her doctor told her. "Your period may be irregular, heavier or lighter at times." A few weeks into July, her period hadn't come at all, but she didn't think anything of it.
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You might have heavier or longer periods, as well as spotting. Your body will adjust to the IUD over the course of six months, with your period possibly becoming even lighter than before insertion.
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In some cases, heavy bleeding may be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), especially if it occurs in the 20 days after getting an IUD. This serious infection can lead to infertility, sterility, and even chronic pain.
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Infection. In some cases, heavy bleeding may be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), especially if it occurs in the 20 days after getting an IUD. This serious infection can lead to infertility, sterility, and even chronic pain.
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This is known as the patch-free week. During this week you get a bleed. You don't have periods when you use the patch - you have a withdrawal bleed (which doesn't always happen). It is caused by you not taking hormones in the patch-free week.
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It's not uncommon to have some bleeding and spotting between periods. This is sometimes called “breakthrough bleeding” and usually occurs during the first months of use. However, about one-third of women who use Lo Loestrin Fe had breakthrough bleeding that continued after one year of use.
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Clinical trials show that 55 percent of those using Depo-Provera no longer have any bleeding after 12 months. For people who experience this symptom, there are some home remedies to try. These include taking ibuprofen, wearing sanitary towels, and learning to anticipate the bleeding.
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No matter which birth control pill you are taking, you may experience irregular spotting or bleeding during the first few months of taking the birth control pill.
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For most women, periods become fewer and lighter. After one year, half of all women who use the shot will stop having periods altogether. Some women, however, experience increased spotting and light bleeding between periods.
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Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Continuous birth control can result in some light bleeding or spotting in between periods. This is very common. It typically happens during the first few months you're on the pill, and then it may not happen again.
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This bleeding may continue until the progestin from the depo shot wears off (which can take 11 to 14 weeks). You may just have some irregular spotting, or you may not have any bleeding issues at all. 2﻿ Spotting and continuous bleeding is the main reason why most women end up stopping Depo Provera.
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It is not unusual for the morning after pill to cause irregular bleeding. You may notice some spotting or unusual bleeding, which may persist until your next period. You don't need to worry about the bleeding unless it becomes excessive or if it doesn't stop.