Most women experience breakthrough bleeding
Is it normal to bleed for a month on Depo?
Irregular bleeding
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
.
What happens when you get off the depo shot?
After you stop using the shot,
your body will eventually go back to the way it was before you started using it
. And any Depo side effects you may have had will fade. It can take up to 10 months after your last shot wears off for your period to come back and for you to be able to get pregnant.
How long should breakthrough bleeding last?
How long does it last? Breakthrough bleeding on the pill usually stops
within three to six months
of starting the pill. Episodes of bleeding can last longer if you are taking a continuous birth control pill or if you often forget to take your pill.
How long does it take for your body to regulate 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 get pregnant 2 days after Depo shot?
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 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.
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.
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.
What Color Is breakthrough bleeding?
Breakthrough bleeding refers to vaginal bleeding or spotting that occurs between menstrual periods or while pregnant. The blood is usually
either light red or dark reddish brown
, much like the blood at the beginning or end of a period.
How do I get rid of breakthrough bleeding?
The best way to resolve breakthrough bleeding is
to go off of the pill for a week
. This will reset your uterus. Then, resume taking birth control, and the bleeding should go away.
How do you stop breakthrough bleeding on Depo?
Ibuprofen or estrogen
to stop bleeding from the Depot-Provera shot. Most side effects of the birth control shot will fade after the first six months. However, it's important to talk with your doctor if you're experiencing side effects, like bleeding and spotting, especially if they become a problem for you.
How do you know if you're ovulating after Depo?
You can track your BBT at home. This is a way to know if ovulation has returned after Depo-Provera, and it can help your doctor help you if you find that ovulation has not returned as expected.
How will I know if I'm pregnant on the depo shot?
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
.
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).
