Missed period

[Cawadallah20]

I had my daughter in january and was put on th depo shot (birthcontroll). I stop takig in it jun and july i had a normal period.! Well in aug an sep i missed my periond.! I took home pregnancy test an they all said neg. im having so of the pregnancy symtoms like sleepy. Hight temp, mood changes, an wanting differen thing to eat. Could th test be wrong an i am pregnant?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would advise you that it is common to have irregular periods after using Depo Provera.  If the pregnancy test is negative, chances are pretty good that you are NOT pregnant.  HOWEVER, i never hurts to repeat the test, or ask your doctor for a blood test.
Good luck!
Dr B

[Latricesweetie]

Just wondering.....
May last period was the 1st of sept and it stop on the 5th  day i have the apps to keep track of my period and it said my period should start again on the 25th and now im three day late should i worry or how long should i wait before going to the doctor or taking a pregnancy test..

[momkc25]

I had irregular periods for 9 months after i stopped getting the depo shot.