Kennedale, TX
A 20-year-old female asked:
I been on depo-provera shot for over a yr n i start period last wk 1st time since abt a month after i started shot. am i normal? i thought it gonna stop them?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Unpredictable: The bleeding patterns with depoprovera are unpredictable. For some in takes the period away. For others it causes irregular bleeding. There is no "normal" for Depo-Provera users. The longer you are on it the higher the chance of no periods. Annoying but not dangerous.
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Dr. Felix Toroanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 42 years experience
Watch-out!: While it seems convenience, for BC and stopping your periods, Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) has been associated with many adverse effects.I have seen severe mood swings, emotionality, insomnia, and even hallucinations and delusions. Remember that hormones are one of the main regulators of neurotransmitters like Serotonin/norepinephrine. If you are having some of these Symptoms discuss alternatives with you Doctor.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I got the Depo-Provera shot aug 4 for the first time and I got my period yesterday. Is this normal???
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Yes: Regular use of Depo-Provera can cause spotting & irregular menses even as it's effective. Many women end up w/o menses after a year of shots. Reme... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I just got off the Depo-Provera shot and my period is very very heavy and has lasted for two weeks . How can I stop it ? Is this normal ?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Side effet: Unfortunately, heavy bleeding is a side effect of the Depo-Provera progesterone injection. Usually, these symptoms will disappear over the next 3-4 mo... Read More
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Dr. Cynthia Archer commented
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
If you get lightheaded and short of breath, don't forget bleeding like this can result in anemia. Consult with your doctor about an iron supplement and when it might be needed. Also ask when bleeding is sufficient to warrant going in to ER. This would be most uncommon, but some women do bleed so heavily that treatment is required at times.
Oct 21, 2014
A 22-year-old female asked:
First time in the Depo-Provera shot i got the shot in september, I've had my period for 3 weeks already. Is that normal? Any meds to control it
Dr. Beth Cookanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 25 years experience
Depo and bleeding: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is known for irregular and unpredictable bleeding. Some patients have no periods at all after they're on Depo-Prove... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
I got the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot for the first time in october. I just started my period now for almost 2 weeks is that normal. No period since now either?
Dr. John Kirkanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Common: Spotting and irregular cycles are extremely common with Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) "the shot". It can last for several months. It is ... Read More
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A member asked:
I was on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) and had my last shot December 2013, could it still be in my system? I have normal periods around the same time every month?
Dr. Charles Gordonanswered
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Depo-provera half-li: The half life of depo-provera when it is administered by intramuscular injection is believed to be about 50 days. That is why it is administered ever... Read More
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Dr. Clarene Cress commented
Specializes in Pediatrics
At that low level, it is no longer effective as a contraceptive
Aug 24, 2015
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