In the first six to 12 months of using the shot, it's normal for your menstrual cycle to be irregular. For most women, periods become fewer and lighter.
After one year
, half of all women who use the shot will stop having periods altogether.
Does Depo work immediately?
How soon does Depo-Provera® work?
You're immediately protected after receiving the first Depo-Provera® shot if you get it during your menstrual period
. If it's given to you at another time during your cycle, you may need to wait a week to 10 days before having intercourse without a condom to prevent pregnancy.
Does the Depo shot stop your period right away?
Most women experience breakthrough bleeding
What are the signs that Depo is wearing off?
An internet search on Depo withdrawal turns up multiple online postings, suggesting that some women are concerned about or report experiencing a number of symptoms, including
nausea, breast tenderness and fatigue
.
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).
Do you still get period symptoms on Depo shot?
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 long does Depo last in body?
The hormone from the birth control shot stays in your body for
at least three months
. Side effects, such as bleeding, may continue for several weeks beyond the shot's effectiveness window. These side effects may last for several more weeks or months after stopping.
Is it normal to randomly bleed on Depo?
Irregular bleeding
How do I know I'm pregnant on depo?
Women who get pregnant while using birth control may notice the following signs and symptoms:
a missed period
.
implantation spotting or bleeding
.
tenderness or other changes in the breasts
.
Why do I feel pregnant on depo?
“
The hormones from Depo-Provera will mimic the symptoms of pregnancy
,” her doctor told her. “Your period may be irregular, heavier or lighter at times.” A few weeks into July, her period hadn't come at all, but she didn't think anything of it. Then the fatigue hit.
Should I take Plan B if I'm on the depo shot?
Here are some basic guidelines:
Use backup birth control
, such as a condom, or don't have intercourse. Continue using one of these methods until 5 days after you get the missed or late shot. If you had intercourse, you can use emergency contraception, such as the morning-after pill (Plan B).
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.
Can Depo cause miscarriage?
Limited studies have not shown long term health problems from use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate during pregnancy.
Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy
.
Does Depo make your VAG dry?
Yes, some types of birth control can cause dryness. In particular, hormonal birth control pills and shots can cause vaginal dryness in some women. Yaz, Lo Ovral, and Ortho-Cyclen birth control pills can cause dryness. The Depo-Provers shot
can also lead to vaginal dryness
.
How long does it take for the 3 month injection to wear off?
It may take up to 10 months after stopping the birth control shot to get pregnant. It only takes
15 weeks
after your last shot for pregnancy protection to wear off.
Can you get pregnant 1 month after stopping Depo?
It's unlikely that you'll be able to get pregnant right after you stop taking the shot. Because each shot delivers enough hormones to protect against pregnancy for three months at a time, the earliest you may be able to conceive is
about 12 weeks after your last injection
.
