I've heard that there is a certain time to stay on the kind of birth control ur on. For how long can I stay on the Depo so it won't effect my reproductive system, I want to have another baby in 2 years. I started the Depo since November of 2006.
2007-04-12 07:07:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You should only go on depo for 2 years! Depo has long term side effects! If your on it for many years!
2007-04-12 07:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With Depo-Provera, you could become pregnant as soon as 3 to 4 months after your last shot. However, it may take some women up to a year or two to conceive after they stop using this type of birth control. This time frame seems unrelated to how long you have been using Depo-Provera for contraception.
2007-04-12 07:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Maya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are concerned about your fertility, stop taking it right now and switch to a different kind of birth control like the patch, ring or pill. The average Depo user didn't get their fertility back for 18 months after their last shot (I know some women that didn't get it back for years!).
I would recommend that you read a three part series of articles I wrote about Depo and see what other women have told me.
What Are the Risks - http://birthcontrol.ttcdreams.com/depo1.html
Some Women Love It - http://birthcontrol.ttcdreams.com/depo2.html
Take It Off the Market - http://birthcontrol.ttcdreams.com/depo3.html
If you have any other questions, I can be contacted through the website above (it's my site).
2007-04-12 07:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by TTC Dreams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After five years you need a bone density check as depo royally messes with your bone health (among other things).
I was on it for four years and had horrible mood swings, weight gain and spotting at odd times, as well as loss of libido.
I'd seriously reconsider the shot.
You could either get pregnant while on or just getting off depo or it could take you several years and a visit with a fertility specialist. I've known women who have had it happen to them.
2007-04-12 07:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was on the depo almost 5 years & after missing a shot I was pregnant within months. But, I am one of the many women that get pregnant very easily. Only your doctor knows whats gonna be best for you!
2007-04-12 07:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by steph24ky1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go off of depo a year before you want to get pregnant.
2007-04-12 07:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by tabby90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get off of that asap! I'm 23 & have the early signs of osteoporosis because of that. Plus it caused my reproductive organs alot of problems. I'm at alot higher of a risk of mis-carriages because of it. I personally hate that shot. There is better birth controls out there that won't hurt your ogans. For instance, I'm on the nuva ring now. (I'm horrible with pills. lol.) Honestly, its the best birth control I've found so far. Or if you are married, you could get an iud. Which is alot safer than the shot. I would suggest reading up on other kinds. Because I know alot of dr's that won't even offer the shot anymore because their finding more & more problems with it. Good luck.
2007-04-12 07:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by gi_jane_kicks_ass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took 4 months from the last injections for my period to return and 6 months from last injection to conceive. I've heard it takes a lot longer for things to return to normal in a lot of people though so don't be surprised if it doesnt happen that quickly.
2016-05-18 02:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get off of it 1 year before you want to get pregnant becasue soemtimes it stays in effect for up to a year... i think you can stay on it for 4 years
2007-04-12 07:10:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋