Can you take the birth control pill if you are on Depo-Provera?

Answer 1

Im on the depo injection i had my 4th one in December and about a week later i came on my period and iv been on it now for over a month even though i havent stopped taking the injcetion im still on it. My doctor said its normal to have a bit of blood with the first 2 injctions.

Answer 2

Some health care providers use short courses of Birth Control pills or estrogen pills for women on Depo Provera experiencing troublesome breakthrough bleeding. Talk with your health care provider to figure out if it's appropriate in your case.

Answer 3

The answer is YES! I received my first depo shot Oct 2010. My cycle came on as usual. I was a little pissed because I had my fibroids removed due to severe cramping and heavy menstrual cycles. I only got on the shot so I would no longer have a period. I received my second shot at the end of December 2010 and I haven't stopped bleeding yet. I will let the shot run its course, but I won't be getting it again. But this is just my story. But just like any other drug, it affects women differently. My friend received the shot, spotted for a month, and no longer had a period. All I can say is try it, if you don't like it you don't have to get a shot again.

Answer 4

Yes, you can. Some women have their periods as normal, others stop completely. In rare cases, some women end up suffering with small - large amounts of bleeding each day. It varies from person to person, however, you will not be able to get pregnant whilst using the depo injection, as it is a contraceptive.

Answer 5

Truly, the birth control pill doesn't regulate a period. It replaces your natural cycle with its own cycle of no bleeding and bleeding. Unless something else in your body changes, you are likely to return to your previous menstrual pattern once you go off the pill. If you use the pill after Depo Provera, you may see bleeding every month. When you stop the pill, you may not see bleeding again until you resume ovulation.

Answer 6

It is safe, and it's often recommended as a temporary fix for irregular bleeding on Depo-Provera. It is not used to improve the effectiveness, though. Please discuss this with your health care provider.

Answer 7

Taking birth control pills after depo will give you a "show" of monthly bleeding, but they do not "regulate" your periods or hormones in any way. You should take birth control pills after depo if you're trying to avoid pregnancy. If you want to get pregnant, there is no medical reason to take the pill.