Hi... I was on depo for over 6 years, and I never bled at all, I heard that b/c all women react to the stuff differently some bleed for the whole time, and some don't bleed at all, but from what I heard you can usually tell within the first few days, considering that you said that you have been on it for 5 years, I would deffinatly talk to the doctor asap, you just never know...

Keep me posted.

Hi, jordan. Thanks for the quick reply!
I made an app't to see my doctor.
I hope it's not something too serious...

Hi

i have a friend who was on depo and she would have her period for sometimes weeks at a time, once it was 6 weeks long, and then wouldn't have it again for a few weeks to a month. The doctors told her this was normal and after about 6 months everything worked itself out.

Good luck

I was on depo for 6 months and have been off of it for 8 months and my periods now last for 12-20 days at a time... I talked to my gyno and she told me because my cycle was still around 28 days apart that I was fine... I dont know whats going on with my body but it really really sucks. I am going to start yasmine tommarrow to try to regulate my periods, which sucks because we would like to ttc. I have a feeling though that I need to get my body in check before I would be able. If yall hear anything different let me know because I am sick of being on my period non stop.

Also before I started depo my periods were 5 days like clockwork. Just though thatd id mention that

Hi! Sorry for not coming back here for my report sooner.
I actually talked to a doctor after the last post, and she prescribed me birth control pills for two months to regulate my hormone.
I need to take the pill for 3 weeks then skip the 4th week dummies, then start next cycle for 6 weeks straight.
It's kinda weird that I am on two different birth control methods now.

What I forgot to mention in my last post is that I had moved to new state and didn't make an appointment for the last depo shot sooner. So my depo was about a month delayed. So the doc thought this maybe the reason my hormone was messed up.

I've been taking the pill for two weks so far and bleeding finally stopped a few days ago.

Yeah, I bled for a month and sex was miserable.

I was given the shot in the er because I had started hemeraging two weeks befor my period was due. I was a horrible mess. They didnt know what it was so they gave me the shot to "shock my system" I didnt bleed for 3 months but I gained weight and felt horrible so last month when I was due to get it agian I didnt. I have been bleeding for almost two weeks now and cramping, feeling faint, tired, you name it.My husband is getting really worried and wants me to see the doctor.I guess what I wanted to know is... Is whats happening to me normal or should I be worried? Oh and I have in the past been told I have poly cistic overian disease and endometriosis is it possible that has something to do with it?If anyone could give me advice or info I would really appreciate it. Thanks

I totally hated depo. Sex was bad, I couldn't loose weight and I just didn't feel "womanly". I got off and was on yasmin for 4 months and now my hubby and I are ttc. I bled for 3 months off and on with the first shot. Then with the second it all stopped but the day I got the shot I was freakin' out, the hormones were reacting badly. I would suggest charting if at all possible.

Depo was horrible for me too. I bled constantly, but it was the perfect birth control because my hubby wouldn't have sex with me because I was bleeding. I was on it for close to a year and then got on the patch and loved it ever since. I quit taking it last month because we are trying to get pregnant. But it was a very good birth control.

Ive been on depo for 8 years and have bleeding on and off the whole time.Started bleeding after sex sometimes.Went to the clinic and the doc said all tests came back ok. Go figure.

I really suggest going off the shot, it's not exactly good for your body. The woman's body was created/has evolved to bleed monthly and have fluctuating hormones.

My experience with depo shot was terrible!!!! I got severe anxiety and depression. I didnt figure out it was the depo for a year. My doc gave me zoloft for the depression but never told me that the depression could be a side effect of the depo. Plus the zoloft didnt really make me feel much better. I just felt sort of numb and apathetic. And tired and couldnt hardly have orgasms. What a pain in the butt.(no pun intended)

Please do not take depo if you can help it. It was originaly intended for people with learning disabilities who could not protect themselves adequetly from pregnancy. It is by no means appropriate for long term use. It is so unnatural for the female body. I took it after a miscarriage last year and the effects on me were devastating. I did not stop bleeding for 6 months after. I got loads of side effects, severe depression (not what you need after having a miscarriage), heavy bleeding, constant pain, pins and needles. As soon as it wore off after three months all of these symptoms disapeared, however my period has not been the same since and the bleeding is still very irregular. I would not recommend this injection to anyone, especially as once you have had it - that is it!! You cannot turn back the effect of this powerful and dangerous drug. If it is your only option, be aware that these side effects do happen to some people. I was not warned and wish I could have been spared those three months of pain and emotional sadness.

I am currently going through the same thing. I got the depo shot on the eight of last month and as of right now it's the twelfth of the next month. About a week and a half ago I started bleeding.

Not only that but I got a bladder infection with it >>;
I just got medicine for it two days ago. It sucks though because I got on the depo shot BECAUSE it was what seemed right since I was going on vacation to see my boyfriend who is away at school.

Freaking bled all over him one time during sex. He said not to worry about it but I was so embarassed that we havent done it since. I won't see him for another year after this.

I hate the depo. What birth control should I try in the future since this bleeding has started and wont stop?

Depo sucks!!!I asked for the shot after i had my baby so they gave it to me before i left the hospital!!i hae 2 doses and i was supposed to get my 3rd 4 days ago but decided not too...ive been bleeding for 2 weeks!!!!!its horrible...and its been 6 months since ive had my baby and i havent lost any wight even though ive been excercising and eating good.its horrible.i also get anxiety attacks like never before!do not recommend this shot for anyone!