Lack of menstruation and ovulation are expected temporary side effects of stopping hormonal contraception (the Depo shot). The reproductive system needs time to re-establish its full fertility after coming off hormonal contraception. When using a hormonal injection, the fertility recovery time is longer than when using hormonal pills. When using pills, the body usually needs 3-4 months to recover its fertility; in this case, 2 years is considered the maximum waiting period for establishing complete fertility. When using hormonal shots (Depo) the body usually needs(5-6) months to re-establish ovulation and fertility.
Your doctor gave you Provera (oral contraceptive) to help you establish ovulation. Provera does not stimulate ovulations, but only makes the menstrual cycles regular. It doesn't seem likely that while taking Provera you can ovulate but it is believed that after coming off Provera, ovulation will establish itself spontaneously. If this doesn’t help, ovulation stimulators like clomiphene can be used.
You may consult some gynecologist for expert opinion.
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