After about one year (or four injections) of taking Depo-Provera, 50% of women stop having their menstrual periods. 5 This is not a sign of infertility. Usually, your period will return
within 6 months of the last injection
, but it may take longer.
How long after last Depo shot will period return?
The longer you use the shot, the more likely it is for your periods to stop. 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.
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.
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.
Can you get pregnant if your period hasn't returned after Depo?
As mentioned before, if your periods haven't returned or are not regular,
you may still get pregnant
. Make sure you are using FDA-cleared fertility lubricant that will not harm sperm. Use ovulation predictor kits (aka OPKs or ovulation tests) to figure out when ovulation returns so you can time intercourse effectively.
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
.
What is your first period like after Depo?
Most women experience
breakthrough bleeding
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.
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 would you know if you were 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 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.
How do I know if I'm ovulating?
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 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.
How soon can you fall pregnant after stopping the injection?
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.
Has anyone got pregnant Depo?
Only 1 out of 99 women get pregnant on
Depo-Provera—and Olivia was one of them. See why she didn't discover the pregnancy until months later.
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.
