Depo Provera Question...?

Question

I am going on my 6th Depo Shot September 22nd. When I got my 5th one I stopped it for 5 months and I started my period a week ago and I am still on it. It's not heavy. I can't even use a tampon. Is it anything to be worried about because I stopped it for 5 months and then started again?

Answer 1

You can gain weight, mood swings, spotting/irregular periods.

I gained 30 lbs on Depo.  

There are MUCH better options to not have your period! I take Yaz birth control pills every day; never take the sugar pills.  So; I do not have my period.

Answer 2

Please research this shot before getting your next dose.  Majority of women have some serious health issues because of this shot.

http://www.rateitall.com/t-330-birth-con...

You could bleed for months, have a regular period, or not have a period at all on depo.

Totally "normal".

Answer 3

According to the Depo-Provera website, it can take up to a year for your hormone levels to be completely normal again.  So it follows that any changes the shot caused in your menstrual cycle can still be in effect after 5 months.  If you're having any unusual symptoms, however, and/or are really concerned, please see a doctor!

Answer 4

I highly suggest you stop using the depot shot. I used it after i had my son and it stopped my period completely, gained alot of weight, and made me have wicked mood swings. My husband and I tried to get pregnant and because of the depo i had a hard time getting regular periods so it made it really hard. It took us 2 1/2yrs to get pregnant due to the shot...I got pregnant with my son before use of depo and i got pregnant real easy only 6 months of trying...so the depo can really mess you up don't use it or really research it before you use it...Good Luck!

Answer 5

do not get the depot shot, it will make you fat and get you health problem trust me