Official Depo Thread

[rocketb]

Everyone's body deals with depo differently. I was on it for over a decade but got pregnant in 10 months. I'd go back on again in a heartbeat, but we want to start trying for #2 in about a year.

 

[Anewbeginning]

Time of Depo 3 months (1 shot only.) Never went back for the 2nd due to the symptoms I’ve been experiencing.

Time it took AF to return- Since that shot wow 1 year and 2 months.
Time AF took to regulate - 2 ½ years later.




Hello I’m new to this group. Back in 2006 I had my first Depo shot. Well I never went back for the 2nd shot because of how the shot made me feel. I just didn’t like the fact I never had a period (AF) after that shot. Well since then I didn’t have AF for 1 year and 2 months. And when it finally started, it was to heavy (sorry tmi) and 2. It was bad, 2 periods a month, then when I started TTC. I had 2 M/C and I said wow. Now I’m ovulating on my own now, so I’ll TTC again.

 

[jme84]

Welcome Anewbeginging! Good luck on your ttc process!

 

[Anewbeginning]

Welcome Anewbeginging! Good luck on your ttc process!

Thank you! I will NEVER take that shot again!

 

[sherylb]

Good luck!

 

[GorjusB17]

Time on depo - 1 injection (3 months) Sep 2011
Been off depo - Not even a month yet Since Dec 12
Cycle - Nothing, Nurse precribed me Provera for 5 days (finished today)
BFP - Not Yet !

Well I am 22years old and I started the Depo in Sept while on my last full AF or what I thought was a full AF after an abortion (please dont judge me :'( ) My boyfriend decided we made a terrible mistake and we are now ttc (again) I am new to this as you can tell... I know its too early to get all upset but I am ttc and haven't had AF yet ugh.. I am very IMPATIENT as you can tell.. ooops I hope to fall pregnant soon and that the provera starts my AF soon as well.. lets see what happens in the up and coming next 2 weeks ! I really do find courage from you ladies and your stories !

 

[sherylb]

Welcome! You are going to have to be patient so soon after getting off depo. Sometimes just 1 shot has really messed up cycles.

 

[jme84]

Welcome GorjusB17! You are luck that they started you on provera so early on. Most of have had to wait about a year. I take provera each month and usually get af on day 4 after stoping. Fxd you get your af soon.

 

[GorjusB17]

Thanks ! Ladies, i know i have to be patient cause like you said even after one shot i could be all off wack and from the looks of things i am.. Yes it was lucky she started me on it soo soon.. Still hasn't come but i eneded it yesterday ! Was cramping a bit while at work so hopfully it'll come on tonight in the middle of the night like it usually does !

 

[GorjusB17]

I am sick right now so maybe that could be a problem, i don't know it i have the flu or anything but l do have flu like symptoms.. maybe since i am off of work tomorrow i will head to the doctors to see whats up !

 

[wanttobemum]

Hiya,

I'm been stalking the TTC#1 for a month or so but just looked around and couldnt help sharing my story on here....

I Had my last depo shot in January so would've been ready to ttc in march but my af didnt come back til august and leave until November! I really thought i'd get pregnant straight away. I've had two 'normal' af's since but im due to get married in Nov 2012 and dont want to be ready to drop on my wedding day = big decsion to make! I'm terrified of going back on any form of bc now but i dont know what else to do. Feel like i've been conned out of 8 months of ttc
Sorry rant over x

 

[minni2906]

wanttobemum; I know how you feel. I thought I'd have no problem getting preg after coming off depo. So much for that. I've yet to even regulate. I have been cheated out of almost a year of TTC "properly". I agree about not wanting to chance another round of bc, but not wanting to be ready to pop on your big day. My suggestion would be condoms. Or, take your chances and if it happens, it happens.

 

[jme84]

Minni have you gone to a doctor to look into provera? My doctor was shcocked that I wait a year before coming in. I still don't have a regular Af without the provera and it's been 1.5 years.

 

[minni2906]

jme; nope. I plan to make myself an appointment in the new year. I chalked it up to the depo and figured I'd just wait it out. When I finally got AF in Oct I was hopeful, but I haven't seen AF since!! CD71 and counting! I didn't want to waste my gyn's time. Haha. But, she'll definitely be seeing me in the new year.

 

[Mummy me me]

Time on depo-2 yrs 6 months
Time off depo -11 months (last inj Dec 2010)
Cycle-Irregular since Oct 2011

I am seeing a doc soon and wondered weather there was anything I cud do to help, I am healthy weight/height bmi 23, I don't drink or smoke and am taking folic acid, I have also been using ovulation predictor kits but have given up on them as cost the earth.

I would appreciate any advice that could be given.

 

[sherylb]

For future reference you can buy what is referred to as "IC" internet cheapie ovulation test strips on Ebay. They also sell IC pregnancy tests. Just the strips not in the plastic stick.

 

[jme84]

Time on depo-2 yrs 6 months
Time off depo -11 months (last inj Dec 2010)
Cycle-Irregular since Oct 2011

I am seeing a doc soon and wondered weather there was anything I cud do to help, I am healthy weight/height bmi 23, I don't drink or smoke and am taking folic acid, I have also been using ovulation predictor kits but have given up on them as cost the earth.

I would appreciate any advice that could be given.

I have heard that some women take vitex to help regulate cycle after depo but I believe it takes a few months to work. If your doctors appointment is soon then I would just wait. Good luck I know how frustrating irregular cycles are.

 

[fwuffy50]

time on injection started oct2007 ..last jab was august 2010 . af came back june 2011. irregular since september2010 . no bfp yet xx

 

[sherylb]

Good luck!

 

[LittleMinx]

My depo is just about due to run out, been on and off it for a while! Hoping it doesnt take too long to get a

Good luck girls xx