Because Depo-Provera remains in your body for up to 15 weeks after your last shot, you can start your first birth control pill
at any time within that time frame
. Most doctors recommend taking your first pill the day your next shot would be due.
How do you switch from Depo to birth control?
If you're switching from a birth control pill to a shot, get
your first shot 7 days before you stop taking the pill
. You need to finish you pill pack before you switch methods. If you switch from the shot to a pill, you can take your first pill up to 15 weeks after your last birth control shot.
When do you start birth control pills after the depo shot?
Because Depo-Provera remains in your body for up to 15 weeks after your last shot, you can start your first birth control pill
at any time within that time frame
. Most doctors recommend taking your first pill the day your next shot would be due.
Are you protected when switching birth control pills?
Switching Birth Control Pill Brands
Once you receive your new brand of birth control, you can begin taking it immediately, even if you're in the middle of a pack of your old birth control.
You'll be protected against pregnancy the entire time
.
Is the Depo shot more effective than the pill?
When combination birth control pills are taken correctly, they are up to
99% effective
in preventing pregnancy. Progestin-only pills are about 95% effective. The birth control shot (Depo-Provera) also is about 99% effective in preventing pregnancy (average annual failure rate is about 3%).
Can you get pregnant on depo if he doesn't pull out?
Yup! The birth control shot
protects you against pregnancy 24
/7, no matter how many times you have sex. But it's important to make sure you always get your shots on time. Each shot of Depo-Provera protects you from pregnancy for 12-13 weeks (3 months).
How long does it take for Depo to kick in?
Exactly when the birth control shot starts working depends on when you get it, but it never takes
more than seven days
to become effective. If you get the birth control shot within the first seven days after the start of your period, you're protected from pregnancy immediately.
What are the symptoms of Depo wearing off?
The reported withdrawal symptoms included:
feeling of having a viral infection with fatigue, eye pain, visual disturbance, itching, restlessness, agitation, shaking, nausea and shortness of breath
. The reporter refers to internet forums where other women report the same symptoms on stopping Depo-Provera.
What happens if you take Depo-Provera for more than 2 years?
The longer you are on
Depo-Provera the more calcium you may lose
. This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera.
What are the side effects of the 3 month injection?
Side effects can include
weight gain, headaches, mood swings, breast tenderness and irregular bleeding
. Your periods may become more irregular, heavier, shorter, lighter or stop altogether.
Does switching birth control pills affect effectiveness?
When switching, there is no need to complete the current pack. It is possible to start the new pack immediately by taking the first pill from it. Leaving a gap between pill packs when switching birth control pills
may lower protection from pregnancy
.
What are side effects of switching birth control?
- Acne (more common in progestin-only methods, less common in combined pills and Nuvaring)
- Amenorrhea, or loss of your period (more common in Depo-Provera, Implanon, Mirena, continuous-cycle combined pills, Nuvaring, less common in combined pills or progestin-only pills)
How long after switching birth control is it effective?
That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can start the pill up to the following Monday morning to be protected right away. If you start at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you'll be protected from pregnancy after
7 days
of using the pill.
Why is the Depo shot bad for you?
Most people on the shot have some change in their periods, including bleeding more days than usual, spotting between periods, or no periods. This is most common during the first year. Other possible side effects include
nausea, weight gain
, headaches, sore breasts, or depression.
How would you know if you were pregnant on depo?
- a missed period.
- implantation spotting or bleeding.
- tenderness or other changes in the breasts.
- fatigue.
- nausea and food aversions.
- backaches.
- headaches.
- a frequent need to urinate.
What can stop the Depo shot from working?
You can stop using Depo-Provera at
any time
by simply not getting the next shot. Because Depo-Provera may cause bone density loss, you should not use it for more than two years. Discuss other birth control options with your doctor at that time.
