Port Orchard, WA
A 18-year-old female asked:
Can you still get the depo-provera shot while on your period?
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Dr. Lee Ann Robertsanswered
Gynecology 43 years experience
Usually: Although it is recommended to get the Depo-Provera shot within a few days of staring a period (at least for the initial one) or within 12 weeks of a previous injection, it should be fine as long as your doctor has totally ruled out the possibility of pregnancy.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Does your period stop when you get the Depo-Provera shot?
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Dr. Dwain Rickertsenanswered
38 years experience
Family practice : Your period may stop but occasionally can be irregular which is a common reason why it is dicontinued.
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Munson, PA
A 19-year-old female asked:
What happens if i get the Depo-Provera shot before my period?
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Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Could change : Your period timing could change as the effects of Progesterone can cause a disruption in your normal cycle. For some women their periods get really light and sometimes even go away completely on the depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. Some women have more breakthrough bleeding (bleeding when it's not time for your period). But overall, you'll be fine if you get it before your period.
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Frederick, MD
A 26-year-old female asked:
Can the Depo-Provera shot make you not have a period?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Depo shot: Yes, a Depo-Provera shot can prevent your period
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Los Angeles, CA
A 19-year-old female asked:
Getting your period while on the Depo-Provera shot with cramps?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Very common: Although most women will not have periods at all on Depo-Provera some will have irregular bleeding. It is not harmful but can be frustrating. If it continues you may consider an alternative method of birth control.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
After quitting the Depo-Provera shot my period still hasnt come on, is this worrisome?
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Dr. Bruce Pierceanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
No: It could take up to 18 months to cycle regularly after depo.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Was on Depo-Provera shot been off the shot for about a year.My period comes on every other month.Can i still get pregnant?
Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes but you: May need to see if you are ovulating. Try an ovulation predictor kit. If not look up pcos and see if u fit that profile; if so metformin can help an... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I got one shot of Depo-Provera and stopped a month ago and still haven't gotten my period. When should I be expecting my period? When can I get pregnant?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Depo effect: It can take up to 6-8 months for the Depo to completely get out of your system. I would recommend that you have at least 2 normal periods before you s... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I was on Depo-Provera shot, didn't get the second shot, I had sex, still haven't received my period for almost 2 mons? Took the test it was neg, what can I do
Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
See you GYN: It would be in your best interest to make an appointment with your GYN to discuss your menstrual irregularities and to discuss birth control. Take ca... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
If you get all your Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shots on time and get no period anymore is there still a chance pregnancy would happen? What are the chances?
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arreyanswered
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Very low: As long as you get your shots on time , your risk of pregnancy is very low. If you think at anytime you might be pregnant , do a pregnancy test and se... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
I was on the Depo-Provera shot for three months and didn't get another shot had a three day period then stopped and haven't bled since. A few times i thought i was going to start and never did. I took four pregnancy test and all negative. Could i still b
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Possibly: You always have to rule out pregnancy. Get a home pregnancy test. They should turn positive about the time you're a week late. If it's negative, re... Read More
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