How long does it take for depo to leave your system?

Question

Hi i was on depo for about 6 mts (1st shot Jan 29 & 2nd April 26). I didn't go get my next shot because in between my monthlies I was getting this brown discharge (TMI) then I would have my monthly and that would last over a week. Well since I haven't had the next shot (Due July 26) I haven't been having the discharge and I haven't had my monthly. I did have unprotected s*x with my fiance. when do you think I might be able to conceive? Just advice from anyone that have been on the depo.Thanks!

Answer 1

It is possible that you can conceive, I missed mine by 2 weeks and got pregnant but the pregnancy was not successfull so i wouldnt hold my breath.  In most cases it takes about 6 months for your cycle to return to normal but can take as long as 2 years.  I would advise that you track any bleeding that you have now for the next 6 months and if you have none at all go and see a doctor for some advice.

Answer 2

depo can take anywhere from 12-18 months to leave your system. but..... every1 is different so for some ppl it could be 1 month for others alot longer. its really no way to know for sure. i was on depo in 2006 and had this talk with my doctor.

Answer 3

Well, to me, the rule of thumb is as long as you were on it again. So it'd be 6 months before your system's clean, and 6 months after that before things go back to normal. I was on depo for 2 years, it took 2 years for my period to get back to normal where I wasn't freaking that I was pregnant again, and another 2 years before I had my daughter, but that was because we were in a long distance relationship and didn't see each other often for about a year. He moved in and I got pregnant the first week, lol. The discharge is normal until your body gets used to it, then you don't have cycles at all, but it usually takes about 3 shots worth to get regular.

Good luck!