I recieved the shot one time(early October 2006). I had a monthly cycle the entire time although it was lighter than usual. In January when my 2nd shot was due, i decided to come off the shot. I started my period again that week(January 10ish) and this time it was more normal that it had been in previous months. So today it is March 23 and I have not had a period since January. I have heard when people usually come off the shot they have a heavy cycle that can last for months. I have not had anything. Me and my fiancee do not practice safe sex and there have been a few oops! in between.I had a pregnancy test taken at the doctors office 10 days after Valentine's day and it came out negative. The doctor looked at me like I was stupid when I tried to explain my concerns to him(changing doctors). Anyway I have not had a pg test since then for fear I would feel dumb and dissappointed again.But I cannot ignore this any longer. I am getting bumps on my nipples now.
2007-03-22 21:36:24 · 3 answers · asked by Truly Unique 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I get waves of naseau but I have yet to throw up. I have what seems to be hot flashes. My skin- I am breaking out like crazy on my back, chin, and my pores are huge. I check my cervical positioning and have noticed that it is high (almost unreachable),soft, and closed. I am hungry alot lately and find my stomach feeling empty even after I have ate. I also have what feels like menstrual cramps but NO PERIOD. Is this a side effect of the shot or could I be preggie?
2007-03-22 21:41:06 · update #1
This is by no means a "professional opinion," but I found that after the shot, I had a really irregular (i.e. none for a while, then really heavy, then none again) period for about a year afterward. I did not have a period while actually on the shot (yipee!) I was very sexually active and monogamous, so we used no protection, and I did not get pregnant. My MD says (off the record) that it can take up to 9 months to get pregnant after getting a shot. Bottom line is: if you don't want to get pregnant, get it again, and stay on schedule, because with the "oops" factor, you will.
Whoa, after I read the rest of your story, now I think you may be. The nausea and cold sweats, the hunger. Try a home pregnancy test. They are pretty reliable. Good luck.
2007-03-22 21:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by sippigrrrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on the shot, when I came off of it it took me nearly a year to even get my period, however the effect of the shot wears off 4-6 months after your last shot. It all depends on your body type and the length in time that you were on the shot. If you're really concered of being pregnant then buy a home pregnancy test, or go and explain to your doctor your concerns. A doctor shouldn't look at you stupid, if they are, then they're stupid and are in the wrong occupation
2007-03-29 13:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by c_babe2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like with the period part that could still be related to coming off the shot, but double check with the dr (primary care if you have one since you are about to change gyns).
As for the other symptoms you mentioned I would recommend following up with your primary care dr to see what they think.
2007-03-23 04:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋