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Q: Depo Provera
asked by: kim dewitz on June 5th, 2005
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I was put on the depo shot in march 2004 and was taken off for medical reasons in nov 2004(about 8 months). It is now june 2005 and I still have not got my period (6 months off). I don't understand why and I have taken pregnacy test and I am not pregnant so if anyone has an idea of what's going on or if I need to see a doctor please let me know... :? Thankx kim
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Blue8
replied on June 6th, 2005
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I had the opposite effects coming off depo. I bled for 3 months then now my periods are regular agian. But it for some people it does take some time for them to even start bleeding again it could take up to 18 months after the last injection. But your doctor may beable to get you on some birth control pills to start your period back up but you just have to ask him. Good luck!!
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akw14
replied on June 21st, 2005
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Depo Provera
I've done a lot of research on this topic, especially since i've had so many problems with this shot. Of course, all women are different so results from using this shot vary with the duration of time that the shot was used. Normally, once coming off of the shot, you may bleed for a month straight or longer. If you have used the shot for nine months or longer, you may not have a period for some time after getting off the shot. It is also recommended that if you desire to have children any time in the future, to plan to get off the shot at least six months before you start trying. It takes some time for your body to regain it's fertility. I do know one thing, your periods should stop after about the second round of the shot, but I continue to have month-long periods approximately one month after I receive the shot.
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