Like all medicines, there can be side effects with the shot. But lots of people adjust to the shot with no problems. Many negative side effects usually go away after
2-3 months
, once your body gets used to the shot. You can use our birth control app to keep track of the side effects you may be having.
What are the side effects of the 3 month injection?
Other side effects included
weight gain, headache, nervousness, abdominal pain or discomfort, dizziness, and asthenia
. Physicians should administer the drug only to women found not to be pregnant, because fetal exposure may lead to low birth weight and other problems.
How long does it take for Depo to get out of your system?
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.
How long does it take for the hormonal effects of Depo shot to wear off?
Negative Depo shot effects usually go away after
2-3 months
, once your body gets used to the hormones in the shot. If you don't like the way the shot makes you feel, talk with a nurse or doctor, like the ones at your local Planned Parenthood health center. They may suggest a different birth control method.
Does Depo-Provera have long term side effects?
Almost all women experience changes in their periods when using Depo-Provera such as: longer periods, spotting between periods (sometimes daily), or no periods at all.
The possible long-term effects are not yet known
, but Depo-Provera has been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women under age 35.
What are the signs that Depo is 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
.
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?
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.
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).
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
.
Does the depo shot make your breasts bigger?
If you are hoping for your breast size to increase from taking birth control, you might be disappointed to hear that although
hormonal birth control will increase the size of your breasts
, it won't change the breast size permanently.
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.
Can I use Depo-Provera for more than 2 years?
Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection
should not be used as a long-term birth control method
(i.e., longer than 2 years) unless other birth control methods are considered inadequate.
What is your first period like after Depo?
Most women experience
breakthrough bleeding
Can you get pregnant after being on the Depo shot for 5 years?
Hopefully, your fertility will come back
within three or six months after your last shot
. This is how it should work, and many women do get pregnant within 8 to 10 months of their last Depo-Provera shot. However, in some cases, it can take longer.
Can you fall pregnant while on the 3 month injection?
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
. Only 6 out of 100 people get pregnant each year while using the shot.
