In a study of 536 people using the Depo shot, side effects affecting the skin and hair were common. For people who started using the shot for the first time,
8% reported acne or other skin problems after 3 months
, and this number increased to 14% after 9 months (15).
Is acne a side effect of Provera?
stomach discomfort, bloating, nausea, vomiting; itching, rash, acne, hair growth, hair loss; premenstrual type symptoms (bloating, fluid retention, mood changes);
What is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera?
Most people on the shot have some change in their periods, including bleeding more days than usual, spotting between periods, or no periods. This is most common during the first year. Other possible side effects include
nausea
, weight gain, headaches, sore breasts, or depression.
What are the immediate side effects of Depo-Provera?
SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness
, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.
Should you take a break from Depo-Provera?
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.
What are the signs that Depo is 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 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.
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.
How long does it take 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.
What happens when I stop taking Depo-Provera?
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.
Can Depo-Provera cause permanent infertility?
12 According to at least one study, 97% of women who received the subcutaneous version of Depo-Provera had ovulation return after 12 months.
Depo-Provera use is not associated with long-term infertility beyond two years after the last injection
.
What cancels out the Depo shot?
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.
At what age should you stop Depo-Provera?
Non-hormonal contraception can be stopped after two years of amenorrhoea in women who are not yet
50
. 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.
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
.
What is your first period like after Depo?
Most women experience
breakthrough bleeding or spotting
for the first several months after they begin getting the shot. It may take six months to a year before the side effects end and your periods return to normal. For some women, their period may go away entirely.
