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Is it normal to have black discharge after Depo-Provera injection?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had an abortion four months ago. I never went back to get checked out, and it was a D and E. I am also on Depo-Provera, my second dose. I am experiencing dark brown and black discharge with clots. I feel bloated, and I have some pain.

Is this normal?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

This is breakthrough bleeding and is a common side effect of Depo-Provera injections (Medroxyprogesterone). This clots may be seen usually after a few days when the lady has increased day-to-day stressors during daily chores. This tends to disrupt the already maintained balance of progesterone with Depo-Provera.

So, there is no need to worry if the bleeding is low; otherwise, antifibrinolytics like Tranexamic acid can be opted for to stop such bleeding episodes. Ideally, ultrasonography confirmation of completion of the procedure is done after completing the procedure itself, so there is actually no further need for USG after a D&C (dilation and curettage).

I hope it helped with the query.

Please let me know if you have any more questions on your mind.

I would be happy to guide you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 24, 2016
Reviewed At June 2, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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