Worcester, MA
A 25-year-old female asked:
Started the depo-provera last year in july 2012 and my last shot was march 2013. got my period back right away. when will the depo-provera be out of my system?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: It's been 5 months since your last shot, so definitely should be for the most part out of your system. The fact that you've had a normal cycle speaks to that as well.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Related questions
A 24-year-old female asked:
I was on Depo-Provera for 3 years i stopped last year march i have never hd my period back 2 mouth ago i had pregnancy sign 3 day ago i startted spotting ?
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Specific: It is much more likely you are misinterpreting your symptom. But what specifically do you mean by pregnancy sign?
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
After stopping depo Provera last year November my period came back this month but hasn't stopped for 3 weeks. Is this normal?
Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Not unusual: While this isn't "Normal," it isn't unusual nor necessarily dangerous. If the bleeding is heavy, annoying, or not stopping in another week or so, cal... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
45 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
I had one Depo-Provera shot a year and a half ago and i haven't had one since. I still don't have my period back. Is there some thing wrong with me?
Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Well, it's : Unlikely to be the depo-provera. You are not flawed or defective, you just need to see your doc, you have secondary ammennerea, a broad term for no pe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Hi, i was on Depo-Provera my last shot was feb2012. I haven't got my period 4 a year, brown blood for 3days now. A week after unprotected. Could i be pregnant?
Dr. Devin Namakyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
UPT: Take a pregnancy test in another week. And whether you are pregnant or not, see a gynecologist as 8 months without a period is a long time, even after... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
View all answers
A 20-year-old female asked:
I've been off Depo-Provera shot for a year. I missed my period last month, but i spotted. Pregnancy test was negative. Should i consider the spottin my period?
Dr. Luis Gonzalezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Not necessarily !: Specially if it was not preceded by menstrual symptoms of breast tenderness and pelvic cramping. Consult with your physician specially if planning to ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 12, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
