I am on the deprovera birth control shot and after not having my period for like 2 months I was on it for about 2 weeks, nonstop, not light bleeding. It stopped and now, about a week or two later I am back on it. It is making me a bit nervous and I just want to know if that is normal with the shot or if I should go to the doctor.
2006-08-15 07:39:31 · 6 answers · asked by Bonnie35079 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When I was on it I had my period for over a month. I changed to a different method shortly after.
2006-08-15 08:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by coko823 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started my shots in April...didn't get a period til May (kinda normal) little crampier than normal. Then it stop just after and it has been a slow trickle since then. It is now Aug, I am debating on going to the bottle and a half since it doesn't seem to be slowing down at all. After that shot I am going to reevaluate the whole situation. It is easier to deal with than regular pills, pain in the butt because your period seems to be never ending for the first little while. I am tired, and a bit of weight gain but there are other factors to do with that.
My doctor talked it over with me and I decided to go with the shots. I just might be one of those 1 in 20 women that need the extra in a shorter period of time. Talk to your doctor if you are worried but it will stop in time.
2006-08-15 14:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by June 28/10, its a boy! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took the injections for a year, and bled for a solid 10-1/2 months during that time (this is no exaggeration - I track my cycles with X's on a calendar). We're not talking light spotting here either. Not only that, but after the first few months, it totally obliterated my sex drive.
When I wanted to stop using it, my OB-GYN tried to convince me not to. Said the bleeding usually gets normal again after your first year. My hubby and I were separated by then...I saw no point in forcing a wonderful man to be celibate, just because I was all messed up.
After I stopped the shots, it took me another year to get back to normal. (Thankfully, my hubby was still in town, waiting patiently for me to get better).
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but they don't always tell us everything before starting us on those injections. If anyone would have told me what I've said here, I'd have stopped them much sooner. Maybe my experience was unique, but I'd never recommend Depo to anyone.
2006-08-15 07:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by Shelli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Among the most common side effects of DPMA are irregular periods and/or spotting. Eventually, over time, it is expected that the bleeding will become lighter and around a year or so of continued use, actually stop altogether. How many injections have you had thus far? If more than 3, do discuss it with your doctor.
2006-08-15 07:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longest era I ever had replaced into like 10 days. That replaced into when I first began having classes, which i replaced into 9 years old on the time. Now that i've got had them for 6 years they're approximately 5-6 days. i've got not at all heard of somebody having a era that long, i think of something may well be somewhat incorrect.
2016-09-29 07:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by laseter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to your doctor about this. One of my friends had this issue also. Her's was continuous menstruation an 5 days break in between. The shot may not be for you and I strongly suggest that you go talk to your doctor ASAP! Good luck and I hope that you do not develop any lasting side effects.
2006-08-15 07:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋