Official Depo Thread

[esmeralda74]

Congrats jen, so happy or you.

 

[esmeralda74]

Hi everyone!

Hope you guys don't mind me popping in to ask a question and since its a depo thread I figured here's the best place!

So when did you guys get your periods back? I went on my first injection November 2012 was due next one feb but didn't go back so I know it's still soon but I'm getting really disheartened about certain people's period returning 18 months- 2 years later! Had I of read about this before getting it, there's no way I would of got it xx

My last injection was June 2012 and first AF was October 2012.

 

[sherylb]

I had an injection in April, wore out in mid-July, AF in August.

 

[babyjan]

You two are both giving me hope, really hope it just comes

After AF returned was it regular?

 

[babyjan]

Hey, Jan. My last depo was due in September and still waiting. I did have a friend who got hers back within 2-3 months, though. But I think most people seem to wait 6 months+.

Awh really hope it comes for you soon, at the time of getting the shot I really didn't think twice about side effects now its ruining me just thinking about when AF will return!

Anther question, when on the depo and after coming off did you guys experience constant headaches and pregnancy type of symptoms? I always feel sick 24/7!

 

[Bibliophile]

I felt ok for the first 2 1/2 months off. Have had pregnancy symptoms since the beginning of the year (and def not preggo). Not sure on the headaches... They do seem to be coming more often than they normally do, but I get migraines, so it's hard for me to say it's due to the depo.

 

[babyjan]

I felt ok for the first 2 1/2 months off. Have had pregnancy symptoms since the beginning of the year (and def not preggo). Not sure on the headaches... They do seem to be coming more often than they normally do, but I get migraines, so it's hard for me to say it's due to the depo.

Yep, migraines is what I should of said, I was getting them before depo but they seemed to of worsened now, I get them almost everyday now x

 

[esmeralda74]

No to the headaches, yes to the pregnancy symptoms. For me the worst of it was and still is the bad moods and temper tantrums. Also I put a little weight, not much, but still I can't get rid of it and I've always been a person that its not a problem.

 

[Bibliophile]

Jan, I'm on a mix of B2, Feverfew and Magnesium for prevention for mine. It works really well- and was recommended by stepmom's ob when she was preggo as being ok to take while pregnant. Ends up being lots of pills after I add in prenatals, Vitex, & Dong Quai. But it definitely makes a difference.

Esmeralda, our last depo shots were only 4 days apart. Lol.

 

[sherylb]

I had my first one and then had another 2 weeks later and after that my cycles were like 25 days and added a day each cycle until I got my

 

[missjenn]

I was on Depo for almost 11 years....last shot was due May 1st...didnt get it and surprising my cycle came back right away that month...after not having a period for 10 years!!

I had sore boobs and felt pregnant for the first 3 months after not getting the shot that was due.

 

[babyjan]

Wow 11 years and period back that quick!
So I guess it doesn't really matter how long you've been on it, right?
I've only had just the one shot and I'm hoping it comes back as quick as it did for you x

I just noticed your pregnant! How soon after your last injection did you fall pregnant?

 

[missjenn]

Yup exactly. When I first joined this form I was terrified I would be infertile after being on depo that long with no period. I thought I was doomed!

I am 5.5 weeks pregnant!!!

My shot wore off in May.....got my period in the middle/end of may....I went to my doctor in September to get a blood test to see if I was ovulating...I was really concerned because even though my cycle came back right away...it was really light...I would have it for 2-3 days max and then just some brown spotting. And the 2-3 days was a REALLY light flow. Test showed I was ovulating.

We didnt try for a few months as we are getting married in July. Tried in January but didnt hit all 5 of the important days...tried in Feb and hit all the important ones and that did the trick !

 

[missjenn]

So it was 9 months after my last shot was due.

 

[babyjan]

Awwh congratulations! It's lovely to read a positive story like yours x

 

[missjenn]

Thanks...we are over the moon!

 

[Bibliophile]

I found this article tonight. Anyone else noticed how scarce the actual facts are about coming off Depo? Geez. Anyway, it was a good read- if a little depressing. Lol.
https://www.ask-curtis.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-depo-provera-shot-to-wear-off/

 

[genesismarie]

I found this article tonight. Anyone else noticed how scarce the actual facts are about coming off Depo? Geez. Anyway, it was a good read- if a little depressing. Lol.
https://www.ask-curtis.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-depo-provera-shot-to-wear-off/

Thank you for posting I found this very interesting as I've been marking the days off from when my last shot wore off not when I receive the last shot I did the math & I'm at about 330 days. After researching depo after first getting off & deciding to TTC I figured I would ntnp for the first year after but keep track off my cycle Ive been a regular length for a few months just last month though I had my first 28day cycle like I did before depo so I'm hopeful. We will all get there. I think we sometimes refuse the facts which bring up more hurt but I've learned when it comes to TTC after depo its better to except the facts but its just a matter of time for us all
Lost of baby dust
Genesis

 

[genesismarie]

hey ladies
i see no one has posted in awhile but hopefully i will get a response
so been off depo for almost a year it will be a year in june cycle is 26 days like clockwork with ovulation on day 14 but for the first three cycles of being regular my periods were ultra light (this is the fourth reg cycle) like i barely needed to use anything three out of the five days i was on af this cycle i have went back to my normal heaviness of af like before depo was wondering if you guys had any similar experiences or if it means anything good or bad
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-genesis marie

 

[sherylb]

I don't remember but I hope it's a good sign.

Not sure if I mentioned - I was on depo after Kristin was born but switched to Mirena in January.