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Spotting Following Cortisone Injection
Women's Health | Last Active: Jul 16 1:22pm | Replies (168)Comment receiving replies
@toromama I googled, "Vaginal bleeding after cortisone shot" and there are a lot of journal articles on the topic. There are also many articles that focus on post-menopausal women and spotting after a cortisone shot. I didn't link any of the journal articles, as they are a heavy read for most people.
It's a concerning symptom no doubt. You are certainly not the only woman that this has happened to. Off the top of my head I'm not aware of a previous discussion on this topic or members reporting something similar.
May I ask if you inquired with your provider regarding this symptom?
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This is the second time it happened to me.
I’m 62 years old. Two years ago had a cortisone shot to the right knee. Bleed 10 days later.
July/2026 had the same shot to the left knee. 10 days later, same exact symptom. Doctor informed me that it is a hormone, and it could happen.
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I have not yet contacted my regular Dr. Last time it led to a Pap and ultrasound with a "nothing to worry about" result. I was relieved to learn that I'd had a cortisone shot during my knee manipulation two weeks ago...providing an explanation for the bleeding. It's just lasting a little longer than it did last time. I will goggle the topic and do some reading....thank you.