I started taking the depot shot six months
ago. I went through 2 shots. I realized
how the shot was affecting me, weight gain
and irregular(non-existent and spotting)
periods. I went to my local Planned
Parenthood and told them I wanted to
switch back to the pill which i took about
a year back. They started me on Ortho
Tri-cyclen Lo. This is my first month of
using the pill again and I am the point of
where I should have my period. I have
about 2 inert pills left and have yet to
start my period.
My question is: Is this because of the
depot shot. Are my periods going to be
irregular for a while, or just this month,
and will even get my period this month?
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PenguinsRus
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Posted: 03-06-08 15:13pm
It can take 6 months to get the shot fully
out of your body. Since your periods were
non existant on the shot, this is probably
because of that just rolling over still.
I'm not sure how long your periods will be
irregular for. It really depends on how
fast your body gets rid of the shot and
how your body reacts to your new birth
control.
Some women on ortho tri cyclen lo, or
really any birth control pill, may get a
really light period and/or skip it as well
because the dose of hormones in this pill
is so low. I would wait it out a few
packs until your body can fully get over
the shot and if you are still concerned,
talk to your doctor.
