A single shot of Depo-Provera provides three months of protection against pregnancy, so clearly
you won't be able to conceive for at least that long
, and it could take even longer than that.
How long does it take to get pregnant after being on Depo for 2 years?
You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot. It could also take
up to a year or two to
conceive after stopping this type of contraception.
What happens if you take Depo-Provera for more than 2 years?
After a year of use, about 50% of women will stop getting their periods. If this happens to you, your period should come back when you stop getting the shots. Long-term use of Depo-Provera
may cause you to lose bone mineral density
, which makes you more likely to get osteoporosis.
How do you know if you're 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
.
How hard is it to get pregnant on depo?
When used perfectly, the birth control shot effectiveness is
more than 99%
, meaning less than 1 out of every 100 people who use it will get pregnant each year.
How long does it take for Depo to leave your system?
Depo-Provera however works by continuously sending hormones into your body. One injection usually works for at least three months and sometimes longer. That's why after the last shot of Depo-Provera it can take up to
nine to 12 months
for all the hormones to get out of the body.
What are the symptoms of Depo wearing off?
A Google search shows women experiencing distressing effects after stopping Depo Provera and describing it on social media. It is hard to estimate the size of the problem. Symptoms described include
breast pain, weight gain, hot flashes, nausea, headache, bloating, bone pain and sleep problems.
What can cause Depo-Provera to fail?
The shot. The shot contains a progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) that lasts three months (1). It can
fail if a person doesn't receive their next dose in time
, or if it is given incorrectly (10).
At what age should you stop Depo-Provera?
Combined oral contraceptive pill or Depo-Provera is not recommended beyond the age of
50
, but the UKMEC does not state an upper age limit for these contraceptive options. The British National Formulary advises the combined oral contraceptive pill should be avoided in women over the age of 50.
Can Depo cause long-term infertility?
Depo-Provera
use is not associated with long-term infertility beyond two years after the last injection
.
Do you ovulate while on Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is given as an injection every three months.
Depo-Provera typically suppresses ovulation
, keeping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from reaching the egg.
How can I get Depo-Provera out of my system?
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.
Can you get a positive pregnancy test while on Depo?
The hormones estrogen and progestin in your birth control aren't the same as the hCG hormone that a pregnancy test detects. So you never have to worry about your birth control standing between you and accurate pregnancy test results.
How do I know if I'm ovulating?
Signs of ovulation to look out for
Your basal body temperature falls slightly, then rises again. Your cervical mucus becomes clearer and thinner with a more slippery consistency similar to that of egg whites. Your cervix softens and opens up. You may
feel a slight twinge of pain or mild cramps in your lower abdomen
.
How can I get pregnant fast after Depo?
- Start taking a prenatal vitamin.
- Plan ahead and stop your depo shots well in advance of when you want to get pregnant. …
- Exercise regularly, and eat a balanced diet to help increase your metabolism and maintain a healthy weight. …
- Have regular, unprotected intercourse once you're ready to conceive.
Does Depo make your VAG dry?
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.
What interferes with Depo shot?
Examples include griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), St. John's wort, drugs used to treat
seizures
(such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV drugs (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir), among others.
What are the signs you are pregnant?
- Missed period. If you're in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant. …
- Tender, swollen breasts. …
- Nausea with or without vomiting. …
- Increased urination. …
- Fatigue.
What decreases the effectiveness of Depo-Provera?
Neither antibiotics nor antiseizure medicines reduce Depo-Provera's effectiveness. The only drug which reduces its effectiveness is
aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
, used to suppress adrenal function in some people with Cushing syndrome. Research indicates that Depo-Provera even reduces the frequency of seizures.
Can the Depo shot ruin your chances of getting pregnant?
Women may notice a decrease in fertility for up to a year after they stop getting the birth control shot. However,
the shot does not cause permanent loss of fertility
and most women can get pregnant after they stop getting the shot.
Why do I feel like I'm pregnant but the test says negative?
If you feel pregnant but had a negative test result, you may have
experienced a very early miscarriage (also known as a chemical pregnancy)
. This occurs when there is a problem with the fertilized egg, most commonly a chromosomal disorder that makes the pregnancy non-viable.
What causes pregnancy symptoms but not pregnant?
The same body system and hormones are involved, so it makes sense.
Rising levels of progesterone during PMS
can cause symptoms that mimic pregnancy to a T, whether it's tender breasts, a ravenous appetite, mild cramping, moodiness and fatigue, spotting, or even nausea.
How can you tell if your pregnant without a strip?
- First, place a couple spoonfuls of salt in your clear bowl or cup.
- Then, collect a small amount of first-morning urine in the other container.
- Pour your pee over the salt.
- Wait.
What noises does your stomach make when pregnant?
As you bendy baby wriggles and jiggles about, some experts believe that the
popping noise
could be caused by the fluid moving around inside the amniotic sad. As your uterus moves around inside you, usually because you are being poked and prodded by you baby's stretching limbs, air moves around causing a popping sound.
Is your stomach hard or soft when pregnant?
Feeling the belly harden is
a normal sensation during pregnancy
with a wide range of causes. Things that trigger your belly to harden depends on the trimester you are in and the other symptoms that can additionally appear.
