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Re: [Birth Control] birth control shot

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 14:22:20 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 21 Sep 2003, Bridget wrote: >
>I have had two injections of Depo-Provera, starting in April. Since
>then I have been spotting non-stop. I am aware that if I stick with the
>shot, the bleeding will most likely stop, but I have another problem
>too. After my boyfriend has ejaculated and the sex is over, the
>ejaculate falls out of me. I assume that it happens because the shot
>thickens my cervical mucus, but I find it uncomfortable and bothersome.
>My questions are: Is this normal? Do other birth control methods cause
>the same side effect? I am due for another shot in October but I want to
>switch to the birth control patch. How soon can I start the patch? Do I
>have to wait for a normal period, which could take as long as a year?

This has been discussed previously in this forum. Please refer to our archives

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     Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
     Sugar Land, TX

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