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.
Is the 3 month injection safe?
Risks. In a year of typical use, an estimated 6 out of 100 people using Depo-Provera will get pregnant. But the
risk of pregnancy is much lower if you return every three months
for your injection. Depo-SubQ Provera 104 was highly effective in initial studies.
What are the disadvantages of 3 months injection?
Disadvantages:
your periods may change and become irregular, heavier, shorter, lighter or stop altogether
– this can carry on for some months after you stop the injections. it does not protect you against STIs. there can be a delay of up to 1 year before your periods return to normal and you can become pregnant.
How long does the 3 month injection stay in your system?
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 still get pregnant on the injection?
How well does it work? Typically, Depo Provera is 97% effective. This means three out of 100 people using Depo Provera will get pregnant each year. If you have your injections on time (
every 13 weeks
) it can be more than 99% effective.
What's better the pill or injection?
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birth control shot is more effective than the pill
at preventing pregnancy. Hormonal birth control comes in several forms, including an injectable shot and oral pills. A person needs to take birth control pills at the same time each day.
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.
Does Depo make you fat?
Depo-Provera and Weight Gain
Since 2009, studies have largely confirmed that Depo-Provera
can cause women to gain weight
. The degree of this effect, however, can vary significantly—with some women adding a few pounds while others add a few dress sizes.
What does Depo do to your body?
Once a doctor or nurse gives you the depo shot, it releases a hormone called progestin into your body. Progestin
stops you from getting pregnant by preventing ovulation
. It also works by making your cervical mucus thicker. When your cervical mucus is thicker, the sperm can't get through.
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.
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
.
Does the injection stop periods straight away?
Some people love the injection, and others don't get on with it.
Periods can stop on the injection because it's very good at keeping the lining of the womb thin
. Around 4 in 10 people using the injection will have no periods, and for those who do have periods, they are usually much lighter and less painful.
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 do I know if I'm 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
.
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).
