I just got on the Depo shot 2 weeks ago (december 14th). I was supposed to get my period around the 20th-23rd. Im usually right on target, give or take a day. But I haven't gotten my period and its been almost a week. I haven't taken a pregnancy test, I haven't been able to contact my obgyn, and I'm very worried. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments to calm my nerves??? (I'll be taking a pregnancy test very soon)
2006-12-29 08:43:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
The depo provera injection is very, very reliable. One common problem is irregular periods. No need to waste your money on a pregnancy test. I'm sure your Dr will say the same.
2006-12-29 08:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ann 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can take a pregnancy test if you feel it will calm your nerves but I don't believe you need one.
I will explain. The depo provera shot is meant to act this way. You may not get your period at all this month or next month and you may not even get it when the shot wears off. The depo provera shot is foreign to your body also and because of this your body may not know if it is supposed to fight it off or accept it.
If you got the shot before you got your period you probably prevented your period from coming at all. It is reccomended to get your shot during your period so that you don't get a cyst or cancer in your uterus from the build up of blood.
What you want to do first is calm down. It is highly likely you will not get a period until the shot starts to wear off and when it does your period may not be regular at all.
Don't stress out your body. You will start to have false pregnancy symptoms if you do and then you will be more stressed out.
Just relax. In a week take a HPT. It will more than likely be negative. If you are still upset or worried try to contact your gynecologist, though I doubt he or she can help you feel better because this is just another fine symptom of the shot.
2006-12-29 09:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by PSItsMe 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depo shots stop your periods. Your Doctor should have explained that to you. I also want to add some information about depo for you as I was on it for 10 years.
Depo is very bad news. I was on it for 10 years and over that time I gained 100 lbs, lost my sex drive, turned into a biotch all the time, mood swings, and frequent headaches. Do some research on it and you will see that I am not the only one who will say this about Depo shots.
Depo Provera may not be recommended for women who are planning on becoming pregnant in the near future, are concerned about weight gain, have liver disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of depression. Study the risks and talk with your health care practitioner.
Studies released in 2004 show that Depo Provera is associated with a loss of bone density resulting in an increased risk of osteoporosis. The bone loss appears not to be reversed when the woman goes off Depo Provera. Depo is not recommended for long term use and especially not recommended when the young woman is still growing her bones.
70% of women using Depo Provera gain weight. Almost half of the women using Depo Provera gain more than 5 pounds after one year of use. Many women gain more than 10 pounds.
Other side effects of Depo Provera can include headaches, nervousness, mood changes, bloating, hot flashes, decreased interest in sex, breast tenderness, acne, hair loss, and back ache.
2006-12-29 17:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you are most likely not pregnant at all. I think your doctor didn't discuss the effects of the depo like you should have. the depo can stop your period from happening all together the whole time you take it and when you get off of it you will bleed irrgulary for a long time. it also stays in your system for upto a year afterwards causing your periods not to be normal. your fine dont worry about it . talk to your doctor if you want too but i would say the pt is unneccessary. just dont have unprotected sex.
2006-12-29 10:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If this is your first depo shot, you should have gotten it while you were currently mensturating.... The depo shot can effect each person differently, but it is common not to have your period while on the shot. When I started it, I spotted constantly between the first and second shots, but after the second shot I didn't have a period or any spotting at all. If you're really concearned talk to your doctor.
2006-12-29 14:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by bluedolphingirl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was on depo for four years.
I am SO GLAD I'm off of it.
You don't usually get your period while on depo, though you will spot at weird times.
I'd really reconsider getting the shot. After five years of being on it you need a bone density check as it really screws up your bone health.
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2006-12-29 12:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You didn't discuss this with your doctor when he/she prescribed this for you? One of the major side effects of the depo shot is the absence of periods. I have know women who just stopped theirs all together while taking depo.
2006-12-29 08:48:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends on how long you've been taking depo for, after a while you stop having periods completely.
2006-12-29 08:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by lachiquilis1 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋