I was on the third day of my period when i got my first depo shot. my husband and i weren't careful because i got the shot. its been a couple of weeks and i havent had my period yet-should i be worried? im also eating a lot more, is this part of the weight gain on depo?
2007-11-10 15:43:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I was on the depo shot for a year and a half and I never had my period! Then towards the end of that year I would have spotting for a whole month and that's why I stopped using it and switched over to the Nuva ring which i love! It's very common on Depo to not have a period. I don't recall my eatting more but who knows, it's been a while since I've been on it.
2007-11-10 15:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by adsklfjadlgj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am also on depo. I have a period about once every 3 - 4 months. generally same time I have a shot. though every month I get all the symptoms of a period, just not the bleeding.
some people gain weight others don't. I have not gained a whole lot according to my doctor.
some doctors make you take a pregnancy test when you get your shot. If you are concerned about being pregnant, talk with your doctor. The shot is only 99% effective, and you could still get pregnant.
2007-11-10 16:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would absolutely stop the depo shot after these first 3 months. It is a HORRIBLE form of birth control. Not only did it mess up my cycle, but it made me gain 80 lbs and I've developed other horrible conditions because of it. I am 29 now, and only had 2 depo injections at 18. I was horrible at taking the pill and thought it would be the answer. I didn't get another period for 4 years after the last injection, I developed endometriosis due to the lack of menstuation, I couldn't get pregnant, and, after doing tons of research, I found out that Depo-Provera is used as a form of chemical castration for men found guilty of sex crimes. It wasn't approved by the FDA in the U.S. until the late 60s due to it's unknown effects. Had I known all of this, I would have NEVER used it. If you're bad at taking pills, see if the NuvaRing is available and right for you. It was a lifesaver for me. PS- I'm FINALLY pregnant. Finally.
2016-05-29 04:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not having a period is an effect of Depo. Also, weight gain is also common effect of Depo.
2007-11-10 15:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you should call your gyno but, the same thing happened to me. It hormomes are so strong that I didnt get a period for 8 months after the shot! I had to take pills to make me have my period. Plus, I gained 40lbs! Not to mention my skin went to hell and my hair got all icky. I dont recomend Depo to ANYONE. If you must get the monthly shot not the quarterly
2007-11-10 15:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never have my period while on the depo shot.
2007-11-10 16:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a frequent side effect of depo that you don't have periods.
2007-11-10 15:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not to worry i was on the shot for five years and never had a period it was great.. i wish i could still b that way..
2007-11-10 15:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by KING AND ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋