If you've stopped using the shot, it can take
several months
for your period to return to what it was before you started the shot. But it only takes 15 weeks after your last shot for the pregnancy protection to wear off.
How long does it take to get your period after going off Depo?
You will get your menstrual period back
within 6-18 months
after you stop taking the Depo-Provera® injections.
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.
How soon can you get pregnant after stopping the depo shot?
Can I become pregnant after I stop using Depo-Provera®? 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.
Will I get my period back after Depo?
It may take up to a year for periods to return after a woman's last shot
. Periods become fewer and lighter for most women who get the shot, and often stop altogether. The longer a woman uses the shot, the more likely her periods will stop.
What is your first period like after Depo?
Most women experience
breakthrough bleeding
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.
How fertile are you after Depo?
Chances of pregnancy are still great, even if it may take a little more time. Pregnancy rates at the one year mark after stopping depo are over 80%, and at the
two year mark they're over 90%
(which is the normal fertility rate).
Is it hard to get pregnant after depo shot?
While the levels of Depo-Provera after 90 days may not be high enough to be considered effective for pregnancy prevention,
they may still be too high to get pregnant
. Within 10 months of the last injection, 50% of women who discontinue Depo-Provera will get pregnant.
Can I Get pregnant After Depo without period?
No period since April 2020
due to the Depo Shot. Can you still get pregnant without a period? If you're using the birth control shot correctly, which means getting it every 12-13 weeks (3 months), it's highly unlikely that you'll get pregnant.
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.
Is it normal to not have periods after stopping Depo?
According to the NHS,
it is normal to have late or irregular periods
after stopping hormonal birth control. It can take several weeks, or sometimes months, for periods to resume as normal. Some doctors call this postpill amenorrhea.
How long does it take for hormones to balance after Depo?
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. Only when the Depo-Provera stops sending the hormones can your body regain control and start ovulating again on its own.
Can you lose weight after Depo Provera?
Do women shed the weight after they go off the shot? Our study was the first to look at that. We found that
women do lose some weight after they switch to a nonhormonal form of contraception
—an average of 3 pounds over two years.
How does Depo affect your period?
When you have Depo Provera, your hormone levels are
low and stable throughout your
cycle, so the lining of your uterus doesn't thicken as it normally would. When it comes time for your period there is very little lining to shed and so you bleed less than you normally would.
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.
