Why am I having periods even tho I am on bc ?

Question

I'm on depo provera & I keep getting my period... Also, I bleed a lot afterwards... Like I'll bleed the next day, but not the next & bleed the next day... Has this ever happened to you ? Why is this happening ?

Then why did I find out that me not bleeding could cause me to become upset if I don't have a period ?????

Also, just a few days ago, a girl told me that I'm not supposed to have my period while on it.

I'm not complaining or anything. Well, to a certain extent. I kinda like getting my period cuz me NOT getting my period would be bad news. But why am I bleeding so MUCH ??? Bleeding some days & not bleeding on others... :( Why am I not on a reg cycle ? I've been on depo for 2 yrs now. Something don't sound right. I'm gonna go see the Dr. on Mon but I just thought I'd see what you all had to say b/f I went.

Btw, depo isn't a type of pill. It's an injection that I get every 3 mos. I don't have to worry bout forgetting to take pills (I take too many as it is :( )

Ohhh so the fact that I was off of it for a lil while is prob the cause of all this excessive & irregular bleeding ? Thanx :) I think that that may have just A'd my Q :)

I've been on depo ever since Mar 04 but in the past few mos I didn't get my shot & was maybe 2 wks late. Then I got my shot again. I haven't gotten another one since then. I'm not even sure when I'm due :s I'll have to ask when I see the Dr. on Mon.

Answer 1

It depends greatly on how long ago you started using the Depo shot. Since Depo Provera injection is a progesterone-only contraceptive, it takes some months for your body to adjust to this kind of birth control. If you've had only one or two shots, it's completely normal that you bleed irregularly. In fact, irregular menstrual bleeding is the most common side effect of Depo Provera usage. As time goes by, you should bleed less profusely and more infrequently; by the time you reach the first year of continuous and consistent use, you might be bleeding very little or not at all anymore. If you observe that there is no change in your bleeding pattern over time, then a call or visit to the doctor who prescribed the medication may be in order, for further advise and/or treatment. Good luck, and hope that my advice has been of help and comfort to you.

Answer 2

Breakthrough bleeding is a fairly common occurrence with Depo-Provera. Almost all women taking a form of progestin-only contraception will experience changes in their menstrual pattern. Some women will actually find that they have less frequent periods, though many will still have regular periods.With Depo-Provera, breakthrough bleeding is less likely to occur over time and may in fact shift to amenorrhea (lack of periods) after a year or so. However, given that you have been on this form of contraception for only a short time, I gather, it is unlikely that you will suddenly stop having your menstrual cycle. Therefore, you should probably speak to the doctor that originally prescribed Depo for you.

Edit:
To the person below me who suddenly changed their name; Exactly what part of my answer are you telling them to disregard, because it's virtually the same as yours? Do you really want 10 points that badly?

To the poster: Give her the 10 points she obviously so desires, but listen to the answer I gave you. It's completely accurate.

Answer 3

First of all you shouldn`t take any BC pills unless recommended to do so by a doctor. These pills contain a combination of hormones that has a different concentration in every type of pill. It`s perfectly normal to have your period when your taking them. As you well know there is a period of 7 days in every month when you`re not supposed to take BC pills. In this time you will have your period. You can`t completely shut down your body now can you?:) So this is not a cause of concern but the fact that you bleed in excess..well that is. The cause might be the fact that these pills are just not suitable for you. Try to see a doctor and he/she will prescribe you an appropriate pill. Also keep in mind the fact that women that have diabetes or a heart condition among other illnesses are not supposed to take BC pills.

Answer 4

please disregard the person's answer above me.

It is normal for spotting to occur when you initially start depro provera. If I am not mistaken, this is the shot that you get every three months, and you are only supposed to get your period every three months. If you have JUST STARTED, it may take up to 3 shots (that 9 months) to get your body on the tri-monthly cycle. Its not a natural cycle for our bodies. As you probably know, your body normally produces estrogen and progesterone to keep your menstrual cycle on a 28 day schedule, but after you start the borth control, it takes a while for the body to stop producing its own estrogen and progesterone. Eventually, your body will stop making its own estrogen and progesterone and all of the hormones you need for your cycle will come from the depro provera shots. But like I said, this can take a few shots. Similarly, if you ever go off depro provera, the body may take a while to start producing your natural hormones again, and spotting may occur. About the spotting, that happens when there are hormones (specifically progesterone) signaling the uterus to shed its endometrial lining. Varying progesterone levels will cause you to spot as your body adjusts to its new cycle- completely normal. BUT- if you did not just start depro and you have been getting the shots for a while, you should see your gynocologist and consult with him or her. Depro may not be the birth control for you, or there could be another concern at hand that you would not want to overlook. I hope that helped!

Answer 5

If you are female, you will bleed. I know it sucks but that is the way our bodies are made. Doctors are in a business of writing out prescriptions.The drug makers are just getting rich off of people that want to fool with God's plan.Good Luck quit the drugs, its not working out for you...

Answer 6

If you just started taking it, your hormones are still getting adjusted to the medication, but you should still tell your physician about your symptoms. Usually his nurse can give you advice over the phone.

Answer 7

You are supposed to have your period when you are on birth control you lunatic.

Answer 8

NO MATTA IF UR ON BIRTH CONTROL OR NOT U STILL HAVE 2 HAVE PERIODS.......SO UR BODI CAN GET RID OF DA OLD BLOOD...