off depo abnormal menstrual cycle

[tazgirl]

I was on the depo shot for about 9yrs.  I have been off it for 9months.  My mentrual cycles have been long.  curently it is going on 3 wks.  how worried should I be?

[yeahbgirl]

Hi-I don't think you should be worried all that much.. I was that too, and when I got off, I couldn't even explain the bleeding. I bleed for months straight. I had to get on birth controll pills, to re-regulate my menstral cycle. So, I would suguest getting on some urself. Unless your trying to have a baby, then you should talk to your dr.

[greenpixie]

You should check the archives.  There are a lot of women that have posted on here about their problems getting off Depo.  Sorry I can't offer more help.

[tazgirl]

Thanks for you comments, I'll try not to be too worried.  as for another birth controll.  Well I am in a time of my life that if I get pregnent then that would be just fine.  
and I will check the past archieve to see what other people on depo said thank you.
tazgirl

[babyhopes]

Ok I am a day late here, but I hope you get this and it can be of help, I was on Depo for 3 years and when I went off I got AF pretty fast but then it has been irregular since. I was off everything for the year after depo and never really had a normal peroid. THen I went back on the pill and even that didnt really regulate it. It regulated the start date a little but some months would be heavy, others light, sometimes it would last one day and others it could last a week. There were even months where I got 2 in one month! this went on for another 2 years! After getting off everything this past summer I had a normal cycle the first month and then for the next few months till I got pg. So I would just wait it out a little, I know it isn't fun, but talk to your Dr. if you are concerned and best of luck. I hope you get back to "normal" :)

[cugirl]

Depo stays in your system usually 12-24 months once stopping...of course some people are different.  I was on two shots of Depo and then went on BCP because the Depo made me bleed 3 months straight almost.  Nov 04 I started BCP and then in Aug 05 I decided to stop because my husband and I were TTC.  I have not had a period since Aug, except twice and that was with the help of Provera.  Month after month gets frustrating.  Best of Luck to you!! Jen

[tazgirl]

yah, its no fun!  But I really want to just be off birth control altogether.  
    I heard that the depo shot can make you gain weight.  I gained at least 10lbs. and now that Im off it, its like I'm hungrier!  at first I thought I would just make sure I don't eat more than normal, but now Im thinking  maybe I should diet.  Get back to a healthier weight.  
    Off the shot I think I gained another 5lbs.  
taz

[cugirl]

I gained 50 lbs in one month on the shot(only took 2 shots all together) and I didnt even change my eating habits....It is now like 18 months later and I just started slim fast diet and am lossing weight with diet and exercise.  I think maybe if I lose some of the weight and can get my normal AF back.

[rsl619]

Hello, I started the Depo shot in December and realized I just couldn't handle the mood swings and the depression. I then decided that I wouldn't take my second shot which was supposed to be mid February. I began my period on the 6th of February. It is now March 15th, and I've still had my period. I am trying to find information if this is normal? My period has been constant and the cramps are there as well. I don't want to start on birth control pills either. Any suggestions?

[aprilmedhelp]

I had the same problem. It took me an entire summer after getting up the depo shot to have normal periods. For the entire summer I had A PERIOD EVERY OTHER WEEK--I WAS MISERABLE!!!! I started taking Beauty Pearls from Sunriders to get my period normal. The Beauty Pearls are herbal food that helps rebuild and feed your hormones.Once your body has what it needs to rebuild itself, your body will take care of itself. My periods are better now then before the shots. They are right on time, last three full days, and no pain. I will never ever go on birth control again!!! It wasn't worth it. Here is the website to read up on beatuy pearls. They work, my mom takes them now too and she has even a better story then I. They are a bit expensive, but they can be ordered cheaper, by going through a distributor. Sunriders runs kinda like Partylite--they don't advertise and the don't sell their products in stores.
http://store.sunrider.com/Shop/Product_51.asp?dept_id=6&pf_id=74&Return=/Shop/Dept_5.asp?dept_id=6

[bty]

I have been on the Depo shot for 2 years. I stoped it du to my weight gain. I gained 40 Pounds i was to take the next shot on June 15,2007. So i have been 2 months with out the shot  i still ahve not gotten my period and i'm worried. Can i still get pregnet if i have not period for the past 2 years..

I'm not sure i keep calling my doctor but he dosen't know when i will come bcak to normal

[nik24]

i have been on depo for 11 years now got off of it once for 7 months and got pregnant during them 7 months i had no period not even any spotting, dont worry at all ur fine..

[BabyBlues1255]

I had a baby about 6 months ago....right after I had her I went to the doctor to find out about this shot
I had one dose and gained 5 pounds. While I was pregnant I gained 60 pounds so 5 more pounds was not going to cut it. So i never went back. I have been bleeding for almost 3 months straight?
I called the doctor and she put me on some hormones to level everything back out. I WILL NEVER GET THAT SHOT AGAIN....I would rather have a baby :)

[yankwa]

listen ladys i need a ? answered. i was on depo for 4 yrs i had my last shot feb 8th. i was supposed to get another on may8th but couldnt. im thinking of going off depo just  because. ive never had probs with it. anyway i want to know how long it takes after the due date for you to get ur 1st period. its may 20th and i havent had 1 yet.

[JocelynneKBG]

well I was supposed to get my last shot the 1st of january and I didnt.  I just now started my cycle.  6.5 months after I was supposed to get my shot.  I don't know how normal that rates with others or anything.

[tweetbird]

How did you know you were pg without a period did it take a while.This website really helps because ive been on the shot for four years and it will soon be four mos that i havn't been on it and my cycle has not come back thats all i think about so maybe ill give it a couple more months

[aaaccc3]

I was on Depo for 6 years and loved it. It was better than getting PG at that time in my life. I have been off the shot for 2 weeks now and I FEEL WEIRD. I get very dizzy like 4-5 times out of the day. I havn't had a period in 5 years, so I THINK my new stomach pains are cramps, and Im so sensitive! I find myself upset over the stupidest things. I feel bad for my boyfriend:(   When should I start my period? When should I be able to get PG? ** I do want to add I got off depo b/c of the bad migraines it was causing. I have not has a headache in 2 1/2 weeks! What a blessing!!!!!!!!!

[britt782]

i had a normal period last month i am 2 days late took to pregnancy test both negative whats wrong with me help please