Question 1

late on my period... i was on the depo-provera but just switched to the pill is this why i might be late?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Often, after stopping Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) it can take months for your cycle to normalize. If you have had unprotected sex recently, it is probably a good idea to check a pregnancy test just to be sure.

Question 2

i had unprotected sex yesterday was in my safe days am due for my period tomorrow i took the pill yesterday are there any signs of a late period?

Accepted Answer

Late periods signs: The number one sign of a late period is that it is "missing" when it is scheduled to appear. Often, when it is delayed, there will be cramping and signs of its' impending presence, but nothing seen vaginally.

Question 3

i was on the depo shot for 9 months. switched to the pill, and just finished my 1st pack(0.5/35)when will my period come back? haven't bled for months

Accepted Answer

Depends: Typically one has a period at the end of each birth control pack. This may not occur since Depoprovera may still be in your system to some degree. This is ok and not a cause for concern

Question 4

it's been almost three months on my period due to depo shot, if i switch the shot to the pill when my next shot is due will it get it normal again?

Accepted Answer

Hormone bleeding: Hormone induced bleeding is what is causing the problem with your depo shot at this time. The oral contraceptive pill's  "period" is also hormone induced bleeding to let you know when to start the next pack of pills. The depo shot is more likely of the two contraceptive methods to continue a breakthrough bleeding pattern.

Question 5

i got 1 dose of depo-provera & never got my period. my doc switched me to pills 3 days before my next shot. will i get my period on the pill? not sex. active.

Accepted Answer

Maybe . . .: Some women who regularly receive depo-provera shots stop having menses. So it's perfectly normal to not have your period even after just 1 shot of depo. Some birth control pills are designed to only give you a period every 3 months, some only once a year, while most common ones lead to menses every month. So whether you'll get a period depends upon pill you were given. Go ask your doc or pharmacis.

Question 6

ive been on depo since august 2019 and ive been getting my period for longer and sooner than normal. i was advised recently by my gp to get the pill in conjunction with the shot but the nurse advised its not necessary it will regulate. please help?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: The pill was originally studied/created to handle irregular menses or other disorders of menstrual flow. The BC was a side effect that became its most common use. You need to decide whether to take the advice of a trained physician who knows all the issues or the opinion of a lesser trained nurse. Your call.

Question 7

can taking plan b two months in a row cause long term effects like a late period? second month of taking the pill i had a heavy period 4 days.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely long term: Taking plan B two months in a row is unlikely to create long term effects other than resulting in an irregular bleeding pattern.
Being conscientious about taking birth control pills or using protection like condoms is the best remedy for avoiding situations that require taking planB.

Question 8

off the pill for 7 months. late period by 5 days, negative hpt two days ago. now having brownish bloody discharge when wipe for last 2 days. whats up?

Accepted Answer

Late period: It sounds like you are just having a late period since your pregnancy test is negative and you are having bloody discharge. If pregnancy is not desired and you are wanting to regulate your periods consider restarting birth control. If you are trying to get pregnant then monitor your cycles over the next few months and see an Obgyn if they do not normalize

Question 9

i took the depo-provera shot 6 months ago... i've been waiting to get my period so i can get on the pill should i just stick to the shot?

Accepted Answer

Birth control pills: If you do not want to be on the Depo-Provera shot, and your cycles are not regular, while the shot completely wears off, consider using a form of birth control pills for a few months.  Also, check a pregnancy test.

Question 10

instead of getting my depo-provera shot in may, i started on the pill. will i get my period once my pack is done?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Once you start on the pill, it will rebalance your hormones and you should likely get your period per the pill pack. In some cases it may take an extra month for your cycle to line up with the pill pack. Good health.

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Late on my period... i was on the depo-provera but just switched to the pill is this why i might be late?

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I had unprotected sex yesterday was in my safe days am due for my period tomorrow i took the pill yesterday are there any signs of a late period?

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I was on the depo shot for 9 months. switched to the pill, and just finished my 1st pack(0.5/35)when will my period come back? haven't bled for months

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It's been almost three months on my period due to depo shot, if i switch the shot to the pill when my next shot is due will it get it normal again?

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I got 1 dose of depo-provera & never got my period. my doc switched me to pills 3 days before my next shot. will i get my period on the pill? not sex. active.

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Ive been on depo since august 2019 and ive been getting my period for longer and sooner than normal. i was advised recently by my gp to get the pill in conjunction with the shot but the nurse advised its not necessary it will regulate. please help?

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Can taking plan b two months in a row cause long term effects like a late period? second month of taking the pill i had a heavy period 4 days.

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Off the pill for 7 months. late period by 5 days, negative hpt two days ago. now having brownish bloody discharge when wipe for last 2 days. whats up?

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I took the depo-provera shot 6 months ago... i've been waiting to get my period so i can get on the pill should i just stick to the shot?

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Instead of getting my depo-provera shot in may, i started on the pill. will i get my period once my pack is done?

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