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Posted on: 03/23/2007
Question
I am 18, 5'7" and 135 lbs... I was on the birth control shot Depo in december and i didnt get the next shot in march (i wasnt able to make an appt) this month in march i got my period for a 1 1/2 weeks.. and then i had Dark Brown discharge since then. Its has been more than a month. Im afraid it is endometriosis... Im actually terrified about whats going on. I dont feel good either.. HELP!!
Answer
Endometriosis is usually associated with severe cramping during menses and increases in intensity over time. Endometriosis diagnosis can be confirmed by diagnostic laparoscopy. Your symptoms of irregular bleeding does not sound like endometriosis. Often times after taking Depoprovera, your cycle may be irregular (skip months or have irregular bleeding/spotting pattern) for up to a year after last shot given.