I bleed whenever I get horny. Why?

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Abnormal uterine bleeding is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera therapy, especially in the early months of use. It is a problem whenever bleeding continues for more than 14 days, is heavy, or symptoms such as pelvic pain accompany it. Bleeding irregularities that typically occur may include breakthrough bleeding (you are having this), spotting between periods, prolonged periods lighter or heavier periods than normal, lack of period (usually after one year). Some women with 8-10 days of bleeding over two weeks are administered tablet Ethinyl estradiol for 10 days and bleeding generally stops in five days. Other physicians prescribe an estrogen patch. If estrogen is contraindicated, patients are given 800 mg of Ibuprofen three times a day for five days. In all cases of heavy bleeding apparently related to Depo-Provera use, other causes (e.g., cervical malignancy, uterine fibroids, sexually transmitted diseases) should be ruled out before treatment. Depo-Provera acceptors can anticipate irregular bleeding as long as for one year and learn to accept it. If not too severe, this is the most effective management strategy.

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