Infertility

» gwbeing - going off the depo

I have been on the depo for 9 years. My last shot was in May of 06 and I decided not to get any more shotssince then and still haven't had any periods. I had sex in the middle of February 07 and 3 days later I got a period. It was like the sex brought on the period. Is this normal? Should I worry about being pregnant?

-- posted by gwbeing

» allison221 - the depo shot

Im 18 yrs old and I just got on the depo shot YESTERDAY. i have been on the pill for 2 years before that and would forget daily to take them so i decided to get on the shot to help prevent pregnancy and to also gain some weight (im a skinny girl!!) but after reading all these articles i am very very scared of the side effects that are yet to come. today i noticed my period went away only after being on it for 2 days. my ( u kno what ) has been itching and it hurts when i have sex. im also very scared of the hair loss!!! should I stay on the shot for a few more months or go back to the pill ??? THANKS

-- posted by allison221

» Joanna Karpasea-Jones - the depo shot

In response to the depo shot posted by allison221:

The depo shot lasts for 3 months after it is given so you will be 'on' it for that time anyway. With injections, it's not possible to stop any after-affects until the drug has worn off.

If you're having unusual side-effects, I'd go to your doctor to get them checked out during these 3 months and then make a decision as to whether you wish to continue with the depo shot.

Joanna.

» rlll911 - Not on my period the first time I got the shot

I got my shot today and started researching some websites tonight. I started my period maybe 11 days ago, but was still given the shot today. I know that it is effective 24hours after the injection IF it is given at the time of your period, but I can't find out anywhere how long it takes to be effective if it's not given at that time.

-- posted by rlll911

» Randi11 - the depo shot

In response to the depo shot posted by allison221:

The Depo shot will not always do what these women say it does. I and a friend of mine have been on the shot for years and there are side effects, but all drugs have them. I had the painful sex side effect and I just needed to use lubrication and it went away. So it is not the end of the world. Also, I did not gain weight on it for 5 years. The only thing I am realizing now is that a doctor will tell you that it takes 6 months to get back your period, but it does take longer 90% of the time, only a few are lucky to only have to wait 6 months. So think ahead if you think you might want to get pregnant. Hope this helps lessen your worries a little.

-- posted by Randi11

» krys21 - depo

I've been on the depo for like 5 months, I've had side effects like NO period, which at first freaked me out but now I love it. I know it will be a while after I get off before I get pregnant but I'm only 21 and not married, and still in college so I do not need to get pregnant. I could never remember to take the pill, I tried so hard but I just would forget and I couldn't take the chances. I'm in a relationship, almost 2 yrs, so sex is something we do. Sometimes its painful, sometimes its not. I don't have much sex drive, but I was that way on the pill too! All these birth control methods have some drawbacks, its important to read and learn about each of them before making your decision.

-- posted by krys21

» dadime631 - the depo shot

In response to the depo shot posted by allison221:
im 16 and i been on the shot going on two years. i was on the pill before that.you will eat alot . it does get worser the longer you take it. my u know what has been itching for like a 3weeks now. it hurts sometimes when i have sex but after awhile you'll lose interest in sex. i read that in another blog. i think you should go back to the pill. trust me on that one.

-- posted by dadime631

» 12know - Still bleeding since 3/3/07 since my depo shot in March

I had my first Depo shot in March, I started bleeding April 3rd and I am still bleeding. I did not go back for my other shot, I want off of this stuff. I was in alot of pain. Will the bleeding ever stop? Can you become pregnet with your tubes tied?
How long does it take to get it out of your system?

-- posted by 12know

» pocagyrl44 - Still bleeding since 3/3/07 since my depo shot in March

In response to Still bleeding since 3/3/07 since my depo shot in March posted by 12know:

i received the depo shot in october of 2005, well for the fisrt 3 weeks my period was light instead of non-existent as i had expected. after the first month my sex drive was GONE! I had began bleeding non stop for months and then it would stop for a few days and i would feel like my cycle was balancing out but then it would come right back. I was tired all the time and getting stressed out. well enough was enough. i got engaged and i immediately went to the doctor. After 16 months of bleeding i was told i had 2 options. i could take a pill that woul basically reset my cycle but i would have the period from Hell for at least a week or i could try birth control pills for a month to balance out my hormones. well i took the pills. i am not bleeding anymore, i only took them for the first month and now my period is somewhat regular. it comes every 26-35 days and only lasts for about 3 days. I think that you should see your doctor its a simple solution for this unexpected problem. I hope this has helped you

-- posted by pocagyrl44

» littlemamma04 - Still bleeding since 3/3/07 since my depo shot in March

In response to Still bleeding since 3/3/07 since my depo shot in March posted by 12know:

hello,

i took to shots of depo,,in dec.05 and feb.06 and i started bleeding in march06 and didnt quit bleeding until september06..when my GYNO put me on so meds to stop me from bleeding..and ever since i have not had a perid and its almost been a year with a period..so i know what your feeling!

-- posted by littlemamma04