Question 1

can it take some women longer for the depo to be effective? got depo day 2 cycle unprotected sex day 10 cycle. was it definitely effective?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It was probably effective unless you have extreme morbid obesity. Those types of patients go through the Depo shot very rapidly because of their peripheral fat content and need to have shorter than 3 month injection intervals to avoid undesired conception.

Question 2

two questions accurately: 1. how long does it take depo to leave your body one you stop taking it? 2. my girlfriends last shot was on june 2,2023 could she become pregnant now or is it still effective in someway? please explain and thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Because the depoprovera shot is given specifically every 12 weeks, it is typically effective for at least 12 weeks since the shot. From a June 2, 2023 shot, the next shot would be August 25, 2023. More than likely, pregnancy would not be possible yet since it is just 2 days past the expected date of a shot. However, if the plan is not to get pregnant, best not to take your chances.

Question 3

how long does it take for depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) to become effective. i have only been on it almost 2 months & have bleeding on & off. could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but . . .: If you receive your 1st depo-provera injection within 5-7d of start of your menses, then it takes effect immediately. It remains effective as long as you get your shots every 12wks. Spotting is a common side effect. 1-6 women in 100 can get pregnant if they don't get shots as directed. Check out http://www.Plannedparenthood.Org/health-topics/birth-control/birth-control-shot-depo-provera-4242.Htm.

Question 4

i received my last depo shot a week late. how long will it take for it to become effective again?

Accepted Answer

7 days: You must abstain from sex or use barrier protection like condoms for one week after a late depo shot to make sure you do not get pregnant. You should get depo every 11-12 weeks for ongoing pregnancy protection without having to wait like you are now.

Question 5

how possible is it to concieve after 6weeks of being off depo? or will it take much longer ?

Accepted Answer

Depo: Once your off birth control, all bets are off. You could become pregnant at any time. They do say that after being on depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for some time it takes a little time for your body's natural rhythm to start back up but in theory you could get pregnant anytime

Question 6

looking to switch from depo to skyla, i no longer get a period on depo, how soon would the skyla be effective?

Accepted Answer

Depoprovera to Skyla: If you are on depo-provera, and not yet due for a shot, you can get Skyla and have continuous birth control without any concern. If you are due for a shot within the next week, you may need to use additional contraception for up to a week. See the site for Skyla for more details.

Question 7

i have uterus didelphys and take depo provera is this effective?

Accepted Answer

: The shape &amp; features of your uterus don't change the effectiveness of this or other forms of birth control. Used properly it will have results identical to those with a normal configuration.

Question 8

taking combination pills to stop bleeding on depo provera: do i take a pill daily? also, does it make the depo less effective and i am less protected?

Accepted Answer

Protection : Breakthrough bleeding on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is not uncommon and in most women all bleeding stops by the second or third injection. A small number of women need to stop the injections because of the bleeding that doesn&#x27;t stop. Taking other combination pills to control the bleeding should make the Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) less effective.

Question 9

i was on the combination pill, had my placebo week and did not take anymore pills until i had the depo shot administered one week after my placebo week. i used back up for about one month. however, when will it become 100% effective?

Accepted Answer

100% now!: Depo Provera is effective immediately if given within 5 days of the start of your period.  If not given during one of those 5 days, it is effective a week after it is given.  You are well past that point.  It is 100% effective now.  Best wishes!

Question 10

how long should it take to get pregnant after depo-provera are u suppose to get pregnant in the 12 month u been off depo-provera or longer ?

Accepted Answer

Both: This is extremely variable. Return to fertility can take over a year or conception can occur as soon as the next month. Overall there is a delay but it varies widely from person to person.

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Can it take some women longer for the depo to be effective? got depo day 2 cycle unprotected sex day 10 cycle. was it definitely effective?

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Two questions accurately: 1. how long does it take depo to leave your body one you stop taking it? 2. my girlfriends last shot was on june 2,2023 could she become pregnant now or is it still effective in someway? please explain and thank you?

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How long does it take for depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) to become effective. i have only been on it almost 2 months & have bleeding on & off. could i be pregnant?

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I received my last depo shot a week late. how long will it take for it to become effective again?

A member asked:

How possible is it to concieve after 6weeks of being off depo? or will it take much longer ?

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Looking to switch from depo to skyla, i no longer get a period on depo, how soon would the skyla be effective?

A member asked:

I have uterus didelphys and take depo provera is this effective?

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Taking combination pills to stop bleeding on depo provera: do i take a pill daily? also, does it make the depo less effective and i am less protected?

A member asked:

I was on the combination pill, had my placebo week and did not take anymore pills until i had the depo shot administered one week after my placebo week. i used back up for about one month. however, when will it become 100% effective?

A member asked:

How long should it take to get pregnant after depo-provera are u suppose to get pregnant in the 12 month u been off depo-provera or longer ?

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