TTC after Depo Provera

Hi everyone!  I am really hoping for some encouragement.  I am TTC and I had my last Depo Provera shot in July 2010 (11 months ago).  I had taken Depo for 7 years.  I have yet to have my period or ovulate.  I went to an RE and he prescribed Provera for 5 days at 10 mg.  I took it, and have yet to get a period and it has been 5 days since last pill, so I guess it didn't work.  He said my bloodwork was "normal", but said over the phone I must have hypothalamic amennorrhea.  I have an appointment to go back to him in 3 weeks.  Has anyone else become infertile after Depo?  I already have one child, so I know there was a time I was alright!  Please help!  Has anyone out there had infertility treatments after Depo?  What were they?  Successful?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you have a child already, chances are good that you will be able to re-establish a normal cycle and conceive again.  The Depo effects can last for up to 18 months, so you are still within the normal range.  Your RE may be able to help you out with some medications, or may recommend that you wait it out.
Good luck!
Dr B