Thread: Bleeding after smear

First of all, I recommend that you stop taking the Depo Provera immediately if you have been on it for over two years! I am not sure if you are aware, but there is a warning on Depo packaging from the FDA which says it should NOT be taken any longer then two years because it causes Osteoporosis. Many women still do not know about this. Please do some research on the drug and you will see what I am talking about.

When you get a papsmere, part of the test is to s****e some skin for testing. It can some times cause some bleeding, but it's usually very small. It could be possible that the doctor s****ed a little too hard?

But, since you mention that you saw a "clot", this makes me think that you are having a period. Many women refer to the bloody clumps as clots, when they are in fact part of the lining of the uterine wall which is shed during periods. It is very normal for to have these clumps while on your period.

There are a few reasons you may have started your period even while on Depo. If you were late at all getting your shot, even by a week, it can some times cause bleeding to kick in. If your body is going through a natural hormone change, that can also cause irregular bleeding. Excessive stress or health problems can also cause bleeding to start even if you are on Depo.

I think you should concider trying a new method of birth control.