A 17-year-old female asked:
Ive been on my period for two months now, why is that? ive always had complications with my periods, so i started taking contraceptives a few years back. my last depo shot was in december of last year and ive missed my next shot is that why?
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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Can take : up to 12 months for regular ovulation to return. As this has been going on awhile, talking to your doctor may allow for treatments to improve cyclic regularity.
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Hi i am taking contraceptive pills for 5yrs now and i never missed a pill last month i was so stressed and didnt get my period during my free pill ?
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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SEE A PHYSICIAN: There are many causes of amenorrhea. Pregnancy, hypothyroid and diabetes. Please see your physician.
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My last period on jan. 27th and i took the Depo-Provera birth control shot on feb. 19th. I haven't had my period yet. Is this ok? Female 19 years old
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A 38-year-old female asked:
After 10 years I left my contraceptive and now at 38 years my period came normal for two months then a week early now a week late from last date. I have been sexually active with protection could I be pregnant or could my period be late?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Horrible back and breast pain before every period and weight gain 2 years off depo shot. Maybe I need the depo birth control shot will help stop this?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
If you did better: on Depo provera, yes it could help. Many patients find it makes weight gain worse, by making them more insulin resistant/carb senstive. This may be th... Read More
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