I gave birth to my son about 3 months ago, and before leaving the hospital the dr. gave me a birth control shot. After a couple of weeks I stopped my post birth bleeding, but about 2 months ago I started getting heavy bleeding (a little more then my normal period). and it hasn't stopped. I nursed my son for about 2-3 weeks, but he has been bottle fed since then. When it started, I asumed it was just my period starting again, but a 2 month period? My friend told me that sometimes when you get the shot, you can bleed until you get the shot again. Was wondering if that had happened to anyone else. I had the shot when my daughter was born, and I didn't have any of this. At my 6 week checkup, I told my doctor I had been bleeding for a couple of weeks, but he acted like it was nothing to be worried about then.
2006-11-27 07:17:04 · 4 answers · asked by jlwils005 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Is the bleeding associated with any pain or pressure when you stand and walk? If so you could be hemorrhaging, this happened to me 2 months after my son was born. I ended up back in the hospital for a DNC to remove after birth that did not pass during birth. If there is pain or pressure you should see your Dr. as soon as possible!!!!!
2006-11-27 07:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by littlemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had a baby 5 months ago and as soon as i left the hospital i got a depo shot. I kept bleeding up until I got my next shot, then it stopped. Well now i am bleeding again and it has been for about 5 weeks one day i might stop then all of a sudden it starts right back up, it seems like what is the point in birth control if I bleed all the time. But a nurse practitioner that works at my local health department told me they offer a pill that stops the bleeding and I am highly considering getting it. I am due for my next shot in December and if that does not make it stop then I will probably get those pills. You should look into them, I don't know what they are called though.
2006-11-27 07:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Sasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the shot is Depoprovera, don't be alarmed--it can really mess with you. I've heard of women have constant periods from it. I'm lucky--I've had the opposite side effect.
2006-11-27 07:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET A SECOND DR AND READ ON THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THESE PRODUCTS ESPECIALLY IF U SMOKE.
2006-11-27 07:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by K.B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋