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    Nov 14, 2007, 09:51 PM
    Brown, almost black discharge with depo shot
    Hi, I have been on the shot for a little over a month now, and for the past week I have had a brown, almost black at times discharge. Its not a lot, a liner covers it, but what is this and is it normal?
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    Nov 14, 2007, 09:59 PM
    Spotting, it's common with birth control, messing with your hormones. If it worries you though, go see a doctor, your body is your responsibility and it's never dumb or anything like that make sure you are okay. I would be more concerned if it was a bright color, but if it continues or you get concerned, do feel free to call your doctor and talk to him/her.
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    Nov 15, 2007, 04:13 AM
    This is very normal with the Depo shot. Not to worry, it should go away.
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    Nov 16, 2007, 02:46 PM
    I was on depo for three years and the same thing happened to me. I did go to my doctor and she informed me that it is "old blood." That is blood that stays up there for a while its nothing to worry about at all and if u want to feel like your doing something about it, you can use a douche to clean out the old blood.
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    Nov 16, 2007, 03:02 PM
    Please don't douche. That can be dangerous. Douching should never be done without a doctor's prescription or order.

    This old blood is very normal and is a side-effect of the depo shot. If it does not clear up you may have to use another form of birth control.
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    Nov 16, 2007, 03:52 PM
    Douching can lead to other problems, there's really no reason to do it, just wash yourself with clean water when you bath if you're worried about cleanliness.
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    Nov 16, 2007, 04:01 PM
    Douching not only removes the normal flora that we need to maintain health, but also changes the delicate pH balance of the vagina and can actually lead to more infection.
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