Side affects after getting of depo

[truevocals]

I have recently gotten off the depo shot. I started it May of 2003 and was suppose to receive it again on Oct 5, 2006. I didn't go back for it because it was recommended that you don't stay on depo for over 2-3 years because of new studies with bone density. I didn't get on anything else because I wanted my body to take a break from hormones for a while. As of Oct 15th or so I've been bleeding constantly. It isn't heavy, but it's consistent. I also have tender breast and have been feeling sick after a eat. My question I"m am wondering about is first off is the bleeding right after I got off the shot normal? I've been reading that it takes a few months to get your period back and mines came back not even a month after I stopped the shot. Also is it possible to get pregnant that fast after getting off depo or are these just normal side affects?

[pixijal]

I would rule out pregnancy....and if by a strange chance there was a pregnancy, 15 days of bleeding would have been a m/c.  I don't think that you were pg.  I don't have much knowledge concerning depo though....

[sparkeler]

It is normal for your cycle to be *off* when you get off the shot.  Erratic bleeding is common.  Your body can take a while to regulate itself again after you stop recieving the hormones.(Several months.)  Don't get too distraught.  Do use a form of birth control (i.e., condoms,) if you dont want to get pregnant now.  Good Luck!

[lucylocket2]

I bled the whole time I  was on it!! I thought I'd bleed to death. I do know of some women who have taken it and loved it, but i didn't.

[truevocals]

Thanks so much for everyone's advice and opinions. Keep them coming:) I had no problems while I was on it thankfully. I"ve heard so many horror stories about different side affects. I did bleed for a while when I first got on it, kind of like now but I knew that was a side affect of getting on it, I didn't know it would be one for getting off of it. Im just hoping it will end soon because it's kind of a nuisance.

[nanis]

I got off the depo-shot after 6 mos.2,3 month shots.I did not get AF for 6 mos.I got off & bleed for 1 month straight!!heavy & crampy.I hate the depo shot & dont recomened it.NO period or to much.Weight gain ahhh.its awful.

[LilLadyee]

I didn't bleed after coming off of depo this time. I was six weeks of being off of it and couldnt' figure out what was going on. Since the time before I was depo I started my period less than a month after being off of it. It was a regular cycle. Only this time no period and 6 weeks later I was pregnant. They say its not possible to get pg if you dont have a period cause your not suppose to ovulate well I guess you can ovulate without having a period cause I didn't have one and I got pg. Just my experience coming off depo this time around. Now I only have 9 weeks left in my pregnancy and can't wait. Time is ticking away slowly now. Good luck with getting your bleeding under control. I would do what one poster reccommended to you. Get on another for of BC so you can help control the bleeding like the pill or something like that. GOOD LUCK!

[cugirl]

Depo Provera messes with your hormones and either you can bleed constantly once stopping or not bleed at all.  It can take about 12-18 months to get out of your system (however this is not true for everyone, some get pregnant the 1st month they stop the shot).  I was bleeding constantly while on the shot and as soon as it was time for me to get my next one I switched to BCP's.  My dr said this was fine and it would help my periods become regular after the depo.  My mom was concerned that this would "fry my overies", she was concerned about the amount of hormones my body was taking in.  But the Dr and pharmacist said it was normal.

[flower26]

I to was on Depo for almost 3 yrs...When my husband and I decided that we would like to start trying to have a baby I got off of it. I did not start my period right away...they say it is because the Depo can stay in your system for up to 18 months....yeah long time. But to help your body flush it out and get back to normal they suggest getting on the pill for a few months. So I did. I got my period back as soon as I hit the lil green pills (sugar pills). I didn't get on the pill until a few months (4) after getting off the depo. As for you the depo is going to still mess you up till it is completely out of your system....remember when you first went on it? Yeah I bled off and on for months...sometimes weeks at a time. Then it would stop for a week or so and start back up again. So my advice...go on the pill, even if it is a low dose to have less of a period. It will help you get back to normal. As for me been off the depo for 3 yrs....and still no baby. Another down fall of Depo. It can take forever to conceive. Good luck to you.

[BlueEyedMom]

I was on the depo shot for 4 years and it took me a whole year before i got a regular period.  I blead for about a year, not heavy just constent. But after that year my period was on the dot, first week in every month. And it's been about 5 years now and i'm 6 wks pregnant (planned).  Again, like someone else mentioned, don't rule out pregnancy, everyone is diffrent!  But it could be the hormonal changes your body is going through.

[chem]

i'm 17 came off the depo in july 2006 and had a period august 25th and got pregnant the following month i am now around 8-9 weeks pregnant and i coul'nt be more happyier i can say though dont worry about getting pregnant it depends on your life style do you smoke do you drink sleep keeping healthy and about being happy in your relationship any questions about the depo or pregnancy dont hessertate come to me best of luck chem