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 medicine 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.
Can you reverse the depo shot?
There is no antidote that reverses the effects of Depo-
Provera. You will have to wait before the effects of the drug eventually wear off as the levels of the drug slowly decline. Sometimes the unpleasant side effects last for several months after the last shot.
How long does it take for Depo to leave 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 can I get birth control out of my system?
There's no “right way”
to go off birth control — you can stop taking your pills in the middle of the pack, or finish the pack you're on without starting a new one.
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.
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.
Does anything make Depo less effective?
There are also some drugs and herbal products that can make the shot work less well, including: The antibiotics Rifampin, Rifampicin, and Rifamate (other antibiotics don't make the shot less effective) The
antifungal Griseofulvin
(other antifungals don't make the shot less effective) Certain HIV medicines.
What can cause the Depo shot to fail?
The shot. The shot contains a progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) that lasts three months (1). It can fail
if a person doesn't receive their next dose in time
, or if it is given incorrectly (10).
What interferes with Depo shot?
- barbiturates.
- bosentan.
- carbamazepine.
- felbamate.
- griseofulvin.
- oxcarbazepine.
- phenytoin.
- rifampin.
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?
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
.
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 are the chances of getting pregnant after stopping birth control shot?
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).
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.
Will I lose weight if I stop birth control?
Weight: The birth control pill is considered weight-neutral.
Most people do not gain or lose weight on it
, and those who do often see the gains or losses replaced in the same amount when they stop taking the pill.
