I took the shot in December, after four years of taking the pill on and off. I was supposed to get re-shot in late March but decided not to because it caused some funny side effects. Instead of spotting when I was supposed to have my period, it was really heavy for an abnormally long time. It's been since late March and I still haven't had a real period (nope, not pregnant, have checked MULTIPLE times). I want to get back on the pill, but I'm afraid my hormones are out of whack. My gyn. retired and I moved to a different state, so I don't have a doctor to call yet.
HELP??
2007-06-15 06:41:52 · 3 answers · asked by LoveYouMeanIt 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi LYMI
What you experienced with the shot is not an unusual story. It happens quite frequently and that's the reason it has not been very popular.
A shot in Dec that is 6 months back has definitely lead to disturbace in your hormonal cyclical pattern. Do not worry it will come back to normal soon.
My suggestion is you start a pill say 'Novelon' (30 mcg of estrogen), take one pill a day for next 10-12 days and stop. It will lead to a withdrawal bleeding. Cosider it to be your periods. Now you are off to pill of your choice.
2007-06-15 06:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by vasi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pill will help bring your hormones back IN whack.
I was on depo (aka HELL) for four years till I heard about all the nastiness that it brings through your system.
I am on Kariva (pill) now and a LOT happier. No side affects and my periods came back after my second or third pill pack. I have been on this for a little over a year now.
2007-06-15 07:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to find a new gyn. in your new location! The shot or pills will mess up your periods, especially if your taking them eratically.
2007-06-15 08:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋