none stop bleeding, after Depo Shot

[Meska]

Hello,
I have taking Depo shot about a month ago, and since I’ve taken it, I have not seen any bleeding or have not been on my period.  Until last Saturday, I start to experience the pre symptoms of period, but no cramps, no headaches and nothing unusual, just started to see the nasty color that was being released.  Since then, I have been seen blood more and more, and its still not stopped, its been 8 days now, and  I am getting tired of it.
I informed my doctor, they just had to remind me of my next shot, which is another month or so.  
I am getting tired of it, and so does my partner, I feel that it is effecting my life generally, with depression and moodiness.  I have not done any of my work outs for couple of months now, and I am feeling tired for the whole day long, just want to sleep.  At night, just want to cry, if even for no reason.  I need to know if this bleeding is going to take any longer or not?  And who long does it usually takes?  I need it to stop.

[ksanden]

after i had my daughter 4 yrs ago i went on the depo shot about a month after she was born, all i did was bleed. i had side effects from the shot and i could not be on it. because of bleeding and cramping real bad. the only thing that i can tell you is i would not recommend staying on it. once your months are up on the shot go on a different birth control method. it sounds like what i went threw and yes it messes with everything in your life.. bleeding 24/7 tell me is that what sounds like fun. NO. i went on Yaz the pill and it worked out great for me. and i stopped takeing it to have a child and it took 4 months.. good luck hope your worrys and gone soon.
ksanden

[mrswest]

I am so sorry that you werent warned.  If you read the booklet they give you it says that bleeding nonstop can be a side effect.  after i had my shot i bled for 6 months strait... i hope this doesnt happen to you.  But i would suggest you get off the shot and use something else. Bleeding every day for so long was a pain in the rear! i wouldnt recommend the shot to my worst enemy.  

[chetta]

I was taking the shot for six months. I took my last shot in November. I started bleeding in Janurary which i thought was going to be a normal period but i havent stopped since and it's freaken june, i think the shot is a totally bad idea.

[ana35]

i got my shot about 4 weeks ago.... and ive been bleeding for 2 weeks....   now its shower sex.... but we are so busy, and we have a roommate,.. its a BAD combo... i dont know what to do....I'm very moody and dont feel like myself.  I fight fire in the summer, and instead of carrying my pills in my pack, i thought the shot would be a good idea.
   mmmm.. i cant go on the ring, because it has to be refridgerated, I dont know...  any advice?

[steph311]

i  been on the shot for a month and still been bleeding on and off is it just best for me to get off and get on the pill.....i truly believe depo is not for everyone...dat *****...

[ImmortalOne]

I had the shot about 16 years ago after my oldest daughter was born, and all I did was bleed straight for 4 months.  It got to the point that the new OB I had couldn't tell me why and he had a suspicion that my previous doctor screwed up something or I miscarried and was never properly tested.  

[DV39]

I had the depo shot as well, have been bleeding for 8 days, it was just 6, from reading all this, I wonder if I should get the next shot, I dont think I will, just leave this alone...... Its surpose to help not make it worst!!!!!..... ):

[peekawho]

Irregular bleeding, sometimes prolonged bleeding, can be a side effect.  Usually (not always) it goes away with continued use.

You should ask your ask your doctor if you are bleeding heavily, or are worried.

[Phofe]

I had the depo not this sept gone but the sept b4 that, i started to bleed 2 wks after n have had non stop bleeding since then its been over a year now n im still bleeding since then ive had a laperoscopy n histeroscopy n also the marina inserted im still bleeding to this day i still have no answers wat so ever. My gyno said my last option is to get a hysterectomty but im only 19 im sure there has to be something else they can do... so good luck with everything n i hope it gets sorted keep us posted.... :-)

[synalicious]

Wow...The Depo is purely evil. I had my twin daughters when I was 16 years old. About 2 months later I got my first and last depo shot. I remember starting my period...and staying on it for 4 months straight. I was so embarassed I never went to my doc about it. I can believe I was so stupid. Now I am 23 years old and my husband And I have been TTC for 2 years now with no results. My periods are regular. Almost like clock work. Still..no baby. Could the depo have ruined my chances for a future baby??

[spacefishie]

i have only taken 1 shot and i will never ever ever again take it. i had my twins 9/2/09 and have been bleeding since (11/4/09) i got the shot 2weeks PP. i really didnt even want birth control but just having 2 babies and my hormones out of whack i just went and did it anyway. i am so angry!

[Kayla1203]

I have had the depo shot one time about 3 months ago I had a reg period right after and then about 2 weeks later i started bleeding again and I havent stopped since then it has been non stop bleeding adn very heavy for almost 2 months. I dont know what to do I dont have money to consult a doctor and my mood changes horribly and it is effecting so much of my life!