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Depo-Provera
Depo-Provera is an injectable contraceptive product which is administered every three months. Manufactured by Pfizer Inc., the product prevents the ovaries from producing eggs. It is a highly effective contraceptive method with a success rate of 99.7%.
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Why i am spotting since i got off depo?
its your body growing immune to it ,its getting used to it being there
What is the best birth control pill for you?
It depends on your body. Not everyone reacts the same way to the same pill and sometimes you have a try a pill or two to see which one works for you. So, there is no true answer for you in this.
yes you can get preganant after you only get 1 shot the shot doesnt means that pregnancy cant occur it can the chances are just very slim that you are not really likely to get pregnant while you are on the depo provera shot!!
Can the shot stop you from having kids after it is out of your system?
i had been on the depo shot for three years and became pregnant and didnt no cause you don't have a period on the shot. so i went for my next shot and found i was 3 months pregnant. my daughter was born premature at 32 weeks and only weighed 2lb11oz. so i belive if your meant to hav a child at a certain time you will no matter what birth control your on, it will happen when its supposed to...
Irregular bleeding after coming off the depo shot is common as your system is getting used to the loss of the hormones in your system. Bleeding after intercourse is usually a sign of infection. You may need to see your doctor about that. I HAD IRREGULAR BLEEDING FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER COMING OFF THE INJECTION, SO YES IT IS NORMAL I KNOW IT CAN BE VERY FRUSTRATING BUT SOME PEOPLE DONT EVEN GET A PERIOD FOR MONTHS, SO ITS A GOOD SIGN THAT YOUR BODY IS TRYING TO GET ITS NORMAL CYCLE BACK ,AS FOR BLEEDING AFTER INTERCOURSE I HAD THAT AS WELL IT MAY BE A INFECTION THATS TRUE BUT FOR ME IT WAS JUST THE WASTE FROM MY BODY, I DONT THINK YOU SHOUD WORRIE BUT THESE THINGS ARE ALWAYS BEST CHHEKED OUT IF ONLY FOR YOUR PIECE OF MIND BEST OF LUCK XXX I was on depo for about 3 years, when I started having irregular bleeding after sex I got off it, even though I didnt have an infection...it just didnt seem healthy, and I took it as a sign from my body that it was time to stop.
How long does it take depo to get of your body?
Usually takes up to 10-12 months. that's what the nurse told me.
Is it true when you miss one depo shot that's when your really fertile?
No, it's not true. You are not extra fertile after the shot, pill, or patch wears off.
How long does it take for your cycle to start if your off the shot completely?
It has been said that you can pretty much instantly lose your periods while other women had their period for up to a year of being on the shot. I'm on month two and no longer have my periods. It has been said that you can pretty much instantly lose your periods while other women had their period for up to a year of being on the shot. I'm on month two and no longer have my periods.
How long does the Depo-Provera injection site pain last?
I just got my shot yesterday, its my first shot, and im terrified of needles, im 15 years old, when I asked my doctor how long my cheek would be sore lol she told me 2-3 days but my pain has already subsided for the most part
Is it easier to get pregnant when you stop taking the depo vera shot?
Depo Provera is meant to prevent pregnancy. When you stop, you don't have pregnancy protection. There is no special "fertility boost" immediately after stopping depo provera.
When will you gwt your period after getting the depo shot?
Depo takes about 12 months to leave your system. Everyone womans body is diffrent from the shom. Some women get their periods throughout taking the shot, some just bleed a little and some just dont get their period at all. But it can take up to a year to get your period after coming off the shot. I know this because I just got my period today for the first time after being off the shot for 5 months. I started worrying about it and I went to see my doctor and she said it was completley normal. And just because you get your period does not always mean your obvulating either. Your body takes a couple more months after your first period to get back on track.
How soon after coming off the contraceptive injection should you expect your period?
A woman who stops Depo Provera may get a period immediately after stopping, or it may take up to 18 months. The average is 11 months. Take a pregnancy test if you may be at risk for pregnancy.
Is blood clots normal whilst being on the depo injection?
if you are talking about menstrual blood then yes. They aren't clots thought, they are the lining of your uterus, which is perfectly normal. If they get too heavy, you might consider a trip to the doctor just to check it out.
Can antibotics help get depo out of your body after last shot?
Antibiotics do not affect Depo Provera, and will not help depo get out of your body faster.
How long does it take to get a period after the first Depo shot?
For the most part you will not get your period while you are still receiving the depo shot that is the part that is good, you will however spot from time to time For the most part you will not get your period while you are still receiving the depo shot that is the part that is good, you will however spot from time to time
Is there a shot for dogs to keep them from being pregnant?
Dont Think So!!!(but would be nice) That would be called getting your girl Spayed! If that isn't what you would like to do, then you just have to be a responsible owner and keep your girl confined for the WHOLE 3 weeks she is in.
Although there is an abortion shot they can get if, you saw her tied with another dog a vet could give a shot, kinda like our morning after pill. But it is not as safe. If you are looking to breed the dog later the abortion shot is not recommeded.
It's a great Idea, but there is not one yet!
Hope that answers you question :) leavewitheasepetsitting@yahoo.com
When does the bleeding stop if you have only taken 1 dose of Depo-Provera?
Some women have breakthrough bleeding only for a week or two; for others it lasts months. After the first year of use, you're likely to have no bleeding at all.
Does weight affect how well Depo-Provera works?
There is no upper or lower weight limit for Depo Provera effectiveness.
Does the birth control pill affect Depo-Provera?
Only the antibiotics with an effect on hormon metabolism will have a significant interaction with Depo shot. This means : some HIV drugs, Rifampin (some tuberculosis drugs). But none of the "common" antibiotics (e.g. amoxicillin, penicillin, cipro/moxi/levofloxacin, azithro/clarithromycin, etc..) will affect birth control of Depo shots.
How effective is the 6 month birth control shot?
if you are talking about depo-its not too effective. i know several pepole-including myself-who got pregnant while taking it
You could be, take a test to be sure.
Should your breast hurt when coming off the depo shot after 3 months?
The Depo injection plays havoc with your hormones and can make the breasts tender or make them swell a little. Make sure you know how to examine yourself for breast cancer though as this can be an early sign. If you are worried, you should visit your doctor.
You are probably experiencing breakthrough bleeding which can occur while taking any birth control. You may want to alert your doctor but this is not abnormal. I found that when I stopped taking the depo shot, which was Feb 2005, and I was only on it for 6 mnths I am also getting my period every 2 weeks and my cylce was every 28 days as well.
How long does it take for the depo shot to get out of your sysytem?
How long does it take to get it out of your system?? My best friend got the shot a few times and SEVEN years later of trying to conceive is unsuccessful.YES YOU CAN BECOME STERILE.AND, you can loose your bone density, increase your chances of cervical cancer, migraines, and anemia. I recommend reviewing all sides of a drug like this before taking it, not just the information offered by the doctor who will forget your name when you leave the office, or may have personal bias regarding general population trends.This is not a safe drug in my opinion.
I was on depo provera for 4 years...and I was told that it takes 9 months for you to start releasing eggs again and ovulate...after that it releases eggs that cant be fertilized and little by little the eggs become better...if you happen to fertilized a bad egg...you are at risk of having a miscarriage..ive been trying to conceive for 2 1/2 years now....15 months of that my husband was gone for a deployment sooo really just a year or little over Ive been trying and I was finally late for my period about 9 days ago....though 3 days ago I got some bleeding...but the next day it was spotting now its gone so I don't know if its a period or now....
i was on depo for 3 1/2 years and was due shot in June 08, didnt go for it, and was told about a year for body to get back to normal, ive had two reg periods which started in aug 08 and its now october 08 and just found out im pregnant so everyones different.
The DEPO will stay in your system for 3 months but you can become pregnant and conceive, before the 3 month time frame is up. One in a 100 women getting a Depo shot every 12 weeks will get pregnant in a year. After stopping it takes on average a further 9-10 months to get pregnant. However this means that some women will get pregnant almost immediately and for others it may take 18 months.
Okay it can take anywhere from 3 to 10 months for the depo to wear out of your system Mine took from October 18 till Febuary11 for my period to come back
With any birth control such as the patch, shot, pill etc... it is recommended to use other means of contraception such as a condom for atleast 2 weeks to allow the medication to fully get into your system. If you have only had the patch on for a week, it should be out of your system in atleast 2 weeks following removal.
Theres really two answers to that question. According to the doctor, Depo protects you up to 10 days after your shot has "expired".
In terms of staying in your body, I am also looking for an answer to that. I was on depo for 6 years straight and stopped using it March of this year. I STILL haven't gotten my period. According to the research I've found so far, it can take your body anywhere from 6-24 months to get back to normal, i.e. get a period again (or at least regularly). But please keep in mind that just because you may not be getting a period, that doesnt mean that you are still protected against pregnancy!
i have been off depo provera for 7 months and it still in my system and i have not been able to have a baby yet good luck finding that out
It lasts three months.
My doctor answered this question for me and said that: The Depo shot is effectively out of your system 3 months after you've had your shot and you would be able to get pregnant then; he did however recommend waiting until you've had two regular periods before attempting conception, simply to be sure that there are no side effects from coming off the shot and to allow your body to return to a regular cycle.
If you are on depo provera it stays in the system for three months.....you go to take your shot every three months
Going Off Depo
The book Contraceptive Technology says: "It is not possible to discontinue Depo Provera immediately. Weight gain, depression, breast tenderness, allergic reactions, and menstrual irregularities may continue until Depo Provera is cleared from a woman's body, about 6 to 8 months after her last injection. After discontinuing Depo Provera, women may also have a 6 to 12 month delay in return of fertility."
You might try cleansing techniques to detox or eliminate the synthetic hormone from where it is stored in your body's tissues: drink lots of water every day, eat lots of fresh raw organic vegetables, drink raw vegetable juice, sweat in a steam room or sauna, get lots of exercise and fresh air. You can also ask at a health food store about herbal formulas or teas that help detoxify your body or that balance female hormones, or talk with a naturopathic physician or herbalist.
I really wish I could answer this question. I only been on depo for 9 months in the year 2008. In two months it will be two years since I've been off depo. After about 8 months to a year (not sure how long exactly) I finally got my period. However, I'm still having issues with getting wet..All the other side effects from depo have worn off but this one. I just want to know how long it's going to take until this shot completely wears off. It's a nightmare..
Sometimes. It can but if you want to be really safe, just get it the every 3 months. What happens is sometimes when people want to stop taking the shot, and try to become pregnant right away, they wont get pregnant right away because the shot is still in the system for many more months. Be careful with the depo provera though. I had it but my doctor told me that its dangerous and people have died from it and that the pill is more safer for the body.
The Depo shot is a kind of birth control with Long-lasting effects. It alters the cervix and the lining of the uterus. So if you've been on the shot for quite some time, the changes that occur in your body do not reverse quickly after you stray away from the injection. This means that the effects won't Completely wear off for many, many months.
Even if you've only had one injection, its effect will not be gone right at the end of that first 3 months. The body needs time to revert back to normal; this may also take months, but not as long as it would take after prolonged use of Depo.
depo is normally given every 12 weeks, so it stays in your system at least 12weeks
My obgyn said it don't matter how many times you took it it could take up to 12 to 24 months for every thing to go back to normal
I was on depo, and i have had three periods since I got off of it. Unforutanely you do not when it is out of your system. I have heard that Green Tea, Raw Organic Vegetables are great ways to get rid of it. Drinks lots of water and Vegetable Juice.
Also to I recommend that you get vitex and Clomid they are suppose to help regulate your body with your periods. the depo shot will defanitely mess up your cycles for a while but over time depending on your body they will go back to normal dont worry.
I absolutely hate that shot and will never get on any birth control Again!
It can take an average year to two years it all depends on the woman everyones different but dont worry it does leave ur system and u will soon start ovulating just not right away if u are not comfortable with this do not take depo.
it take 85-90 days which is about 3 months to ware out of your system so by July 2010 it will ware off
It is dependent on the person and how long you have been on depo. If you are not wanting to get pregnant, you should use a back up method of birth control.
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Is your body trying to fight the depo shot if you bleed the whole 3 months?
it is possible that some women might bleed a little after intercourse while on the depo shot The reason why some women on depo bleed after intercourse is because the injection makes the lining of her uterus very thin and weak. by making it thinner and weaker, depo can help prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the endometrium (uterine lining). When some women have intercourse, this disrupts it and the weak uterine lining will bleed a little. I have had experience with depo and have bled every time after intercourse when on depo. It is not your body "fighting" off pregnancy.
