Iv only been on it 6months, due 2 weight gain and headaches im not going 2 have the next one in december..
2006-10-31 18:48:23 · 11 answers · asked by sweetpea100976 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
They say 6 to 12 months if you ask them about getting pregnant.
I've been off a year and not had a period yet, but I've been to the Dr and had an ultrasound for PCO (clear) & blood tests (also clear). Waiting for fertility clinic app now, as ovaries appear dormant.
My Dr said that if you're overweight, your fat stores all the bad hormones. I was size 18 & 5 foot tall - now back to 14 & still going.
So if you're coming off & don't want kids, think about what other contraception you want, and make sure you've got a healthy diet & fitness regime sorted to help clear the s**t out.
2006-11-02 06:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most birth control causes some weight gain, but because of the headaches I would speak with your physician to see if there is something else you could get on. However, sudden and severe headaches are a frequent side effect...but that doesn't mean you should put up with them!
You are supposed to get it every 3 months, but I believe it stays in your system for about 6 months
2006-11-01 02:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by karime444 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It takes between 6 to 12 Months for it to leave your system.
2006-11-02 07:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by BLUE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on that and it sucks, I started in november of 2004 and had my last shot in feb. 2005and have not had a normal cycle since. All my pap test come back ok but that dam shot really f*c*ed me up. All tho some people return back to normal after a year of not taking the last shot.
2006-11-01 02:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ended up having loads of time off work when I came off it. Periods from hell. Heavy, painful & messy! Not what I've ever had before in my whole life. Took 18 months for me to get back to normal. Have a load of empathy cos I really feel for you.
2006-11-01 03:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I answered a similar question to this tonight- I am glad you are getting off of it- I had one injection years ago- it took me almost 2 years to get over it, and for my body to straighten itself out again, sorry- good luck to you
2006-11-01 02:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not working for you. Get off it. I have had the injection before and it doesn't work for everyone. Everyone's body is different and when you have no more symptoms you will feel so much better. Don't stress too much. You will get better.
2006-11-01 03:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think very long. I was on it for almost two years, and it seemed like I felt like a girl again shortly after my scheduled missed shot.
2006-11-01 03:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by bleunumen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my last injection just over a year ago and I still haven't had a period yet.
2006-11-01 02:53:14 · answer #9 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well basically if you get pregnant, i'd say its worn off. careful tho, my brothers missus went from calista flockhart to john candy from bein on it to long
2006-11-01 03:24:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋