Questions Remain about Effects of Stopping Depo-Provera

Depo provera Depo Provera injection / Photo: Ciell (cc)

By Rachel Walden — March 29, 2012

8.24.16: Check out our latest blog post by Laura Wershler of the Center for Menstrual Cycle Research: I Wouldn’t Recommend It to Anyone: What We Can Learn from Women who have had Bad Experiences with Depo-Provera.

6.21.13 update: Our colleagues at the Center for Menstrual Cycle Research recently posted Stopping Depo-Provera: Why and What To Do About Adverse Experiences, an excellent interview with endocrinologist and OBOS contributor Dr. Jerilynn Prior, who shares her advice for managing symptoms after stopping Depo.

Our 2009 post on side effects of stopping the injectable birth control Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA) continues to generate important discussion — more than 100 women have shared their stories of adverse effects after stopping the drug.

Although a quick internet search finds many women complaining of or asking about post-Depo symptoms, there isn’t much published scientific evidence on the topic. Frustratingly, there is really not much new on the topic in the 2 1/2 years since we first posted on this. There don’t appear to be ongoing or upcoming studies on the concerns we’ve heard, either. A few studies here and there report some effects, like how long it took for menstruation to return, how long periods lasted, and how long it took to become pregnant after stopping.

Most of the existing research on women who stop using Depo-Provera seems to focus on bone mineral density. The drug comes with a “black box” warning that it may cause significant bone density losses, although research suggests that it’s possible that these losses may be made up after women stop taking the drug. The Society for Adolescent Medicine has said that “The data from all of these studies [of bone density in adolescent users] are encouraging, although it is unknown whether girls ultimately achieved the same peak bone mass as they would have in the absence of DMPA.” They also suggest that the advantages of preventing pregnancy may outweigh the risk for bone loss, but that patients should be informed of the potential for bone loss. Because of this concern, though, research on what happens when women stop using this birth control method tends to focus on understanding changes in their bone density.

Studies of “discontinuation” of birth control methods also tend to focus on the side effects of taking a drug and the reasons women stop using them, rather than what happens – aside from pregnancies – after they make that decision. It is thought that about half of women who quit Depo in order to get pregnant are able to do so by 10 months later, but that some women have longer waits before they are fertile. According to the drug label, “it is expected that 68% of women who do become pregnant may conceive within 12 months, 83% may conceive within 15 months, and 93% may conceive within 18 months from the last injection.” It also notes, though, that almost 40% of who discontinued the drug to become pregnant could not be followed up on, so they are not represented in those percentages.

What would you like to know about stopping Depo-Provera? What should researchers be examining? If you would like to share your own story of stopping Depo, please add them to the previous post.

1,191 responses to “Questions Remain about Effects of Stopping Depo-Provera”

  1. Rachel, thanks for writing a follow-up post to your November 2009 post about the challenges women are facing coming off Depo-Provera. It was brought to my attention on re: Cycling, the blog of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research in a post last weekend : http://menstruationresearch.org/2012/03/31/weekend-links-44/

    I write monthly for re: Cycling and am working on a series about coming off hormonal contraception and the many issues involved. Women’s comments at your original post inspired my most recent post:
    http://menstruationresearch.org/2012/04/04/coming-off-hormonal-contraception-is-depo-provera-different/#comments

    I support your call for more research into women’s experiences coming off not just Depo-Provera, but all hormonal contraceptives. We also need to do more to help women who stop using hormonal methods transition to healthy ovulatory cycles and effective, confident use of non-hormonal birth control methods.

    Laura Wershler
    @laurawershler

    • I strongly dislike depo.
      I started it in 2003 and had my period for 6 months straight (with maybe a day or two in between without bleeding). I stayed on it for 2 years and my periods were never regular, they came and went as they pleased. I stopped. I recently tried again this year because oof the ‘new formula’. 10 x worse. I had mood swing, hot flashes, dizziness , light hesdedness and my period issue was still the same. Bled for 3 months and then it stopped as soon as it was time to get the 2nd shot. I never went and got it and so far the mood swings and hot flashes have stopped, yet my period has still not regualted. I bled for another two weeks, stopped for about 45 days, bled for a week, stopped and it came back two weeks later. I am so frustrated !

      • Mines does the same thing, ill bleed for months straight , if i have sex , it will start right back up, i got on it to regulate my cycle and to not get pregnant. But my cycle is all over the place.

      • This should be banned.I took 4 mo ago have not stopped bleeding since. This is ridic and it just will not stop. Better off risking pregnancy than taking this stuff…shot wore off 1 no ago haven’t stopped bleeding in 124 days. What do I do?

      • i couldnt agree more ive been on depo on and off since 2010 and the first two shots were ok then i dec that in jan 2015 to try it one more time and i just got off it a week ago and its been a nightmare headaches bloating naushied dizzness breast tenderness and some moodswings that come and go and always weak I feel like icant do anything i herd in some other countrys its banned they should bann it in the us bc i swear its posion !

      • hi we’re on the same boat. i just have nasty abdominal cramps! this so annoying! like u said i bled for 2 weeks and then stop 45 days and then the cycle goes on!

      • I realize how unfortunate it may be for those who have had horrible side effects bc of depo. But everyone is different and will react differently. I was on depo in high school and agian now. Depo saved my life.I have severve endometriosis and anemia. Depo is thing that has worked. The pill did nothing but give me bad side effects. With depo i loss my period right away.

        As for bone loss, which my docter was very concerned about, has me take supplements eat healthy and be active.

        I do feel for those who have had a bad reaction. But that doesn’t mean it should be banned. For everyone that depo doesnt work there are many that it does.

        • I had my last depo injection a year ago. Still no period. I read it can take two years but I was only on it less than a year. Last time I was on it way longer and my period came back quickly.

        • I agree. I didn’t have issue with the Depo. I stopped having my period after the 3rd month and haven’t bleed since until I got off of the Depo shot. I started my period like a year later. Not going to lie tho. I’m having really bad cramps right now and no blood. But I have been off the dpi for about a year and a half and my periods are like monsters!! They hurt really bad and I feel like I’m going to throw up sometimes. I’ve been cramping all this week so horribly!! But no blood. Don’t understand it. But periods are not regular and come when they want really. But I know they come every month. But I just don’t know when? Also eat like crazy. Sometimes. I feel really hungry and some days I don’t feel hungry at all. It’s weird.

      • Being on Depo has really been made me miserable. I have been on it since March 2015 and I have been bleeding non stop since then I went back for my second shot June 2015 and I thought that maybe my cycle would have stopped by now but it surely hasn’t but that was my finally shot I will not get another Depo needs to be taken off the market seriously.

      • I just want to say I have had a great experience with the deep shot I got put on it 4 years ago and I have nut had a period one since I have started. The only thing I noticed was weight gain but I was 16 when I got put on it so how much of that is me just getting my “woman body” I have never had any bad side effects with mine aide of being emotional the day after the shot. I like the shot because it works with my body. I completely understand that some women it just doesn’t work well with me and a girl I know got put on it the same time and she had to so hers right away

      • I considered this to be a miracle drug for myself. After I had my son, I bled consistently for 3 1/2 years. There may have been 5 days total where it wasn’t as heavy but still had it. I went to every hospital and Dr I could think of that may be able to tell me what was causing the bleeding. It was so heavy I was changing super plus tampons every 1/2 hour and still needed to wear a pad in case of leaks. I started the depo and it was the only thing that stopped it. I took one shot every 16-18 weeks for about a year, then the bleeding started coming back, so they up’d me to 2 shots every 8 weeks. I did that for almost 14 years. It was not until this past Jan. that I stopped the DEPO in order to have a total hysterectomy. The only thing I am dealing with now is very sore breasts which comes from the lack of “fake” hormone and my body trying to establish a new normal level by itself. The Dr who performed the surgery told me that my bleeding was caused by an issue called “Abnormal Uterine Bleeding caused by Anovulation”. Basically my menstralcycle was never considered normal. Normal for me was 6hours to 2 days tops and very light about once every two months or so. He said the fact that I even got pregnant was a miracle. I would check with a specialist if your womens Dr isn’t doing anything.

      • Me too and it sucks! Ihad my first and only depot shot In sept 2015 and I bled for 6 almost 7 months !! It stopped for abt two weeks and now its back again!! I wish thee doctors that give these shots would tell ppl abt this constant bleeding . Right before I got my shot I asked if it would stop the bleeding she told me yes and I got thee complete opposite!! Does anyone know how to make thee bleeding stop?

      • Like most of what i have read about.i have been on depo shot for 7years .i stop getting it about 8 mounths ago .the first 2mounths i did not bleed .only spoting . Now i have been bleeding 6months .my tired weak .just dont feel like doing anything help …..when is it going to stop .i got on the shot to help with periods it helped when on it .

      • I got the depo in end of July in 2015 because my doctor recommended it because I’m a college runner and to not deal with your period is a great thing… Before I was on it I didn’t really have period problems lasted only 4-5 days . Then I got the shot, two weeks later I started bleeding. Non FRICKING stop. I went to a specialist, and she told me the more I got the shot the less bleeding will accord. She also said she can out me on a different birth control ( the pill) to stop the bleeding. But I don’t want anymore birth control in my system till this one is gone.So when I got my 4th shot, it didn’t slow down, it didn’t stop. And now it’s July, almost a year later, and wow I’m still bleeding. I’ve done a lot f research and blogs have said to drink tons of water to get it out of the system faster. So I drink like a gallon a day. I just recently called the doctor again but I haven’t gotten a call back. I need to know how to get this out of my system ASAP. I’m sick of bleeding. A year of it basically! You don’t know how stressed I am.

      • I took it for a year and a half and then got of about 6 months ago and have never had a period or anything even close since i started. Its now been two years ive been able to live cramp free and stopped having to spend money on period stuff and feeling sick and ruining my clothes. 2 years of bliss. Best thing thats ever happened to me.

      • I was on the depo for 9moths and then I got off of it like in November and it’s August now and l I have had is a couple dad I was spotting I’m just trying to figure out if my body is okay

        • Birth control isn’t just for pregnancy issues, please be less ignorant. I used depo because my periods would last months and btw, condoms aren’t 100% effective either so you should use both.

      • I had no problems while being on depo my period was always the same. But now that i decided to get off of it after a year of using it i have crazy side effects. I have been on and off bleeding for two weeks. I dont mean crazy bleeding but it will suddenly be a lot of blood almost like the start of my period but it only lasts a few hours and then starts up again the following day.

      • I wouldn’t work recommend this birth-control to anyone it’s horrible it made me very sick all the time made me have major mood swings I am very emotional on it and now I have been bleeding nonstop since I’ve got off of it I feel terrible and I absolutely hate this

      • I’ve been on depo for 3 years strait and it made my period go away with maybe only 2 weeks in a whole year. Now I am trying to get off of it for personal reasons and I can’t stop bleeding it has been over a month by far the heaviest flow I’ve ever had and I am in bad pain way worse than normal cramps. Went to the doctor and they just put me on the pill? I can’t find any information on people having trouble bleeding coming off of this it’s quite scary

      • I got put on depo when I was 12 to help with bleeding and it stopped my periods I only had about 5 periods from the age 12-18 I stopped it when I turned 18 because then it became my choice and since I stopped it I’ve been bleeding almost every day since and it’s been 8 months I wouldn’t suggest depo to anyone it made my moods a nonstop roller coaster the whole time

    • I was on Depo for two years. During those two years I had consistent spotting for about 6 months after the first dose and then finally no periods. That part was great no more period no more painful cramping just nothing aside from the 60 pounds of excess weight that I gained. I was informed that some weight gain might occur usually around 10-20 pounds. Yeah I had 3 times that even with diet and exercise. I came off of the shot after the second year. One full year after I stopped taking Depo I finally got some resemblance of a period. At first it was a month of light spotting then one day it turned into the heaviest, longest, most painful cycle I have ever had. It lasted about 10 days then I had 2 days off then it started right up again. So far I have been 10 days on this “hell period” with 2 days off for the past 45 days. How much longer before or if this will ever turn back into something more manageable?

      • i just came off the Depo because of the massive weight gain and now with seeing all the comments i am terrified to come off it I’m 14 and had the period and bleeding of a 45 year old women my periods were 5 weeks long no matter what and cramps that made me pass out i just thought they were stomach cramps or something because i get chronic stomach pain from my illness i have but later found out it was not so we went to my doctor and he said try depo Ive never had a period since then except when i spotted and he said it was normal it saved my life except when the weight gain came that was not fun i used to be 199 and losing the weight and was happy about now I’m 245 pounds and pissed about it i hate my weight and i just went off Depo and hope that it will help with my weight but i dont want the hell periods he said give it a month then we will put you on the pill Im scared about my period coming now because all I’ve seen is one bad review after another

      • I was on depo for 20 years I loved it, before I had heavy periods & cramps so bad I was going to be in kidney failure cuz I needed to take so much meds to function and i hate medicine. I was always throwing up missing school and work. Regular birth control didnt help. I recently got off depo & it’s been the worse. My breast so tender I don’t want to wear a bra I’ve been on my cycle for the past 3 months with maybe 7 days off. I had bad cramps at first now nothing which I’m glad but the periods I’m tired of. I had to increase my iron I was getting so tired unable to exercise or stay awake. I’m trying to wait it out I really don’t want to be on any birth control but I might have to just to regulate it.

      • Tiffany are you still having an issue with your cycle. I just recently stopped taking the depo shot and have had my period for about 4 weeks

      • that sounds weird, just like mine.I’m getting very worried as I have’nt had a period for 6 weeks.It took 10 months for my periods to come back but I had light periods and very heavy periods which lasted 10 days and had to take some tablets to calm it down. I trying for a baby but I cant work out when the best time is.

      • I’ve been on the shot for 14months and I just missed my appointment to get it this time. I never got a period the whole time that I’ve been on it but I would get bad cramps and be very moody all the time I lost a whole lot of my hair it would fall out in chunks and I’ve gained a lot of weight I get back pains and muscle and bone aching but more I would feel like I would get a lot of back spasms it was scary. Now I am just wondering how my menstrual cycle will be like now that I stop the shot. I would get headaches. Once in awhile I would feel nausea and I’ve notice I would get very tired I would have to take a nap at least once a day. My boobs would be tender and sore.

      • I forgot to mention that the shot also took away my sex drive I never wanted to have sex and was never in the mood at all. Cramping would come and go off and on sometimes it would be more painful then other times.

      • I took depo for 6 months(2shots) .got it in January didn’t have a period in February but started bleeding the 1st of March which lasted for 21 day I had to visit the clinic where I got the shot and told them about 5he bleeding they gave me pill to stop it. I took another shot in April, didn’t take the shot in July still bleeding. I wonder how long will it take me to get back my regular period

      • I came off the depo 11 months ago (had been on the depo for 20years with no periods whatsoever) I had no period until 6 weeks ago and now i have been bleeding heavily non stop for 6 weeks. I have seen my gp who said this is to be expected and could carry on a while. I am going out of my wits feeling dizzy, sick and really groggy.

      • I didn’t have a period the whole time I was on the depo about 2 yrs. I’ve been off it about a year and a half. Six months it took me to starts spotting and 2 months after that it’s so heavy. Most ladies say they have a period once a month. Well I only have a week a month I’m not on my period. I thought for sure it would be normal by now. I hope u have better luck than me. Where i live the gynocalogist is only in one day a month. I’m a yr passed due getting a pap because that one day I’m always on my period 😭

      • Seeing all these comments has made me feel so much better im currently suffering with anxiety and have been constantly panicking that its not normal, I came off the depo a few months ago and for a month I had nothing now I’ve been bleeding non stop for two months,

    • I was on the depo for one shot short of two years. Started in March when I was went in my for last shot when I was 17, December, had I gotten another shot, it’d have been in March, making it two consecutive years. Anyways. I am now 19. It’s July 2015. Rewind back to my last shot. I never had periods with the depo. Gained horrible weight even with dieting and excersise. I got my first period in two years, April 2014. It was like three days. Then I got another period in June. Which lasted three weeks, into July. I then started recording my periods, starting the 27th of August. They seemed to regulate. Except for one small detail. I get two periods a month. Full fledge cramping and everything. One on the 6th and one around the 25th of each month. Some months I’ll have just the one in the last week of the month. But most times, I have two periods a month. I’ve discussed this with my mom, and its quite possible I’m not even ovulating. I was told by a doctor that since its been almost two years since I’ve stopped the shots, it should regulate out now. I spoke to another doctor, and without running tests, she looked at me and told me I’m just overweight and with weight loss will come a normal period and that was that. Now, I’m overweight. But I’m not like morbidly obese. I know people that are close to 300 pounds and get normal periods and pregnant. So what makes me different. What should I do? I want kids. Will I have have motherhood? Or even a normal cycle?

      • Hi, I’ve just read your post and saw it wasn’t that long ago..I couldn’t tell if anyone’s replied but i wondered if you’ve gotten any resolution to your problem? Doctors failing to help you short of blaming this on your weight is wrong. Not to mention ignorant. My best suggestion to regulate your cycle after the hormonal blow your body has clearly been through from the depo shot would be to try birth control pills for a few months.. Probably low dose (something like ortho tri cyclen- I may have misspelled) really you shouldn’t have to troubleshoot your own medical problems but sadly doctors are useless much more often than they ever should be. Maybe before attempting your own solution, try seeing another dr or two but this is what I would try if I hit a wall at solving my problem.

      • My email is angiem1082@gmail.com
        I am reading about this shot because just over one month after going on for the second time in my life, I’ve started my period. Two years ago I was on for six months and had no period with it at all..I’m thinking right now living with three other women cycles are syncing up and maybe that’s why but these stories honestly have me concerned..

      • Hello, Did you ever get a resolution? weight is not our problem I was on depo for 3 years. and now been off for 3 years since my last shot, the past year I been getting my periods twice a month around the same time as yours! around the 6th of month then the end around the 25-28th. Your story is the first I read so close to mine and I thought I was infertile, but now I know its the depo I had my daughter perfectly fine before depo I got on depo after my daughter to prevent another pregnancy now off its forsure preventing my preg. ive been trying for baby #2 for 2 years and doctors give me a general answer like they given you.

      • Hi I’ve been having the Depp for about 3 years all the times I had the Depo I never had a single spot and I had my last shot in February 2020 and I’ve still not had a period, is this normal?

    • Ok, so I have been on the depo shot now on and off for 13 years. I have had several health issues that has not been addressed by doctors because they have not known the underline issue. So here it goes. I was placed on depo when i was 11 years old. I was placed on it due to having irregular periods at a younge age and at the time this was a better option for me as to the pill. Because well a 11 year old doesnt remember to do their homework let alone take a pill. Everything was great. No periods at all. When I became 16 I started having issues with low iron and having a uti atleast once a month. Doctors said it was my eating habits. I did everything that i could think of to stop having a monthly uti, but even bumping up my vitiamin c has not worked. I stopped taking the depo shot when I was 19, I kinda fell in love and wanted kids). Within 6 months I was preggers with twins. Doctors said that I had a high hormonal inbalance that they never saw but due to being on the depo shot for so long my kids where considered high risk the whole time. Thankfully I gave birth to two healthy girls. At my 6 week check up I decided to go back on the shot. Worst idea ever. I thought it would be the same as before, but it wasnt. I bled for 7 months straight. I started to have a uti twice a month and the antibiotics stopped working. I have become depressed and suffer from anxiety attacks. After reading some of the comments I am relizing that I have a lot of the side effects in reference to the shot. I wake up everyday feeling like a 60 year old constantly stating that my bones hurt and people laugh because im still young. I have had dental issues (teeth breaking while simply talking). Im tired alot. I have here recently been passing blood clots (while not being on my period) I have long periods heavy periods (going through a whole bag of pads in a days timeframe…tampons are not longer an option.) I have had hair loss which i didnt think was affiliated because i dye my hair alot. I have cramps that come and go the type where you just want to lay in a fetal position on a heating pad all day. No sex life at all because its too painful. I feel hollow inside and i have gone to doctors for help but it seems like we have been looking in the wrong place. After reading all these comments my eyes are open. I have an appointment with a new obgyn as of oct 26th my shot comes due the following day. I am going to address all of this with him to see if there is a better way around it. After reading all this it has me wondering if i was misdiagnosed last year with ovarian cancer. I mean I gave birth to two healthy kids if I had cancer they would have seen the begining stages than wouldnt they have?? To the lady with the lawsuit please include me. I do admit at first things was great so with that being said depo is ok for some just not for all. I think doctors need to be fully aware of the sideeffects before offering it to people. And i think the two year rule with it should be voiced more, because i have never been informed of that let alone told even after all of this. I think there is more sideeffects that are out there for this shot than the benefits of it. I plan on discontinuing my shot at my appointment and am looking into having my tubes tide. I hope winging my body off of this wont be the death of me but it truely is a drug that is addicting. And it does ruing lives.

      • I was on depo after having a baby for two yes, horrible night seats, it’s been 15 yrs since my last child and even though I was only on depo shots for a year .. I’ve never stopped having night sweats. So I also decided to get tubes tied because I couldn’t take birth control… Worst thing I could have done.. I ended up with premenstrual dyspioric syndrome… They don’t tell you that when you have your tubes tied. Along with the depo shots came night seats, brown coloring above my top lip, and these horrible painful cyst in my breat that will never go away ?

      • I got depo shot in sept. Had no period until nov. Bleed 3wks straight. I was suppose to get shot dec. 27, 2016. Now i wont start bleeding until 6pm to midnight then stop until the next day. I been doing this for 3days now. I can say i will never get that shot again. My doctor said get the shot and it will make you have a monthly cycle its been nightmare. Any suggestions. What have you been doing.

      • I was on the depo for 6 years. My last injection was about 10 months ago.
        My period stopped on it.
        8 weeks ago I got my first spotting period that lasted a week.
        I had 1 week off
        Then a heavy 2 week period
        6 days off
        And then another heavy period…I’m 4 days into that now.

        The idea of years or this is terrifying. I hope it regulates soon.

      • My only advice to pple is just to stay away from this drugs, since most of the countries banned it.it may be capable causing medical/surgical problems to mankind. Any drugs has side effects but less.but this it was banned from developed countries stay away from it pls.

    • I need some help – I’ve been on depo for 21 years because I have (self diagnosed) pmdd. seriously disabling pms that swings my moods so badly that I’m unable to enjoy anything about life. thus, the depo which has successfully eliminated my periods for the majority of my adult life. now @ 40 if I go too long without a shot I swing back into my extremely unsavory, and severe pms. this last shot I lapsed for a month and in the last week of not getting my shot my breasts became so large they actually broke my underwire bra. yes, the underwires snapped, to my amazed embarrassment. if I go off the depo I am extremely depressed, to the point that my cheeks chap from so much crying, if I’m not crying I’m raging angry. 2 emotions only. I cry or yell for any reason, and any circumstance. I tried once to stop depo and it was the most miserable 7 months of my life, the thought of having to get my period sends me into terror. I’ve been told that getting a hormone imbalance test would require going off depo, but I simply can’t go through it. I called my mom to just confirm my pre-depo self and she reminded me of how bad I get. from period 1 I had extremely bad pms. anyone have any ideas?

      • ‘@ Erin, I would suggest going off of it and schedualing a hysterectomy. The longer you are on the shot the better chance you have of sever bone loss aka Osteoperosis. Especially at your age, I would highly recommend this. But be forewarned – your breasts will get extremely sore, tender, and swell for awhile after stopping it. Good luck, and may I also suggest a good Dr in this field.

      • CS I really need a dr in ATL I’m walking with a hump my bones ache and I’ve been on depro for 20 yrs I just stop 5 months ago and it’s killing me cramps and I really need to see a dr for my hump in my back any suggestion

      • Please message me debtstudio1@gmail. I am 45 pmdd (self diagnosed) depo 20 years now bleading. Want to get off depo. Same side effects as you.

      • I know how you feel. I, too, have PMDD and am on depression meds as well. I still get the PMS while on the shot though 🙁 when did yours start helping your PMDD? My doc recommended depo for it…

    • I came of the depo in March/April 2019 time and started back in August had no issues the first time I was on it and was on it for 6 years this time I’ve had 1 injection and didn’t bleed last month but have been bleeding for 14 days now I want it to go away it’s awful

    • I stop the depo in sept of 2019 after 5 years 3 months and i have my mentratation every month for 7 months after my last menstration i start to use condom to prevent pregnancy and ever since i start doing that i don’t see my period ..so i went to doctor and they told me that i am pregnant because the pregnancy test is positive but 4 months pass and i don’t see any changes in my body or belly the only thing my breast ariola gets a little dark some days a d get back normal some days now after doing so many reasearch i am really worried about if i am pregnant or its some thing else

    • I had 4 injections of the depo (so for like a year), and had such irregular periods. I stopped about 6 months ago and had no periods after stopping, but lost a lot of hair. Now I think I’ve got my period back but it’s filled with large clots. I need to see a doctor about it ASAP, I believe it’s just the depo leaving my body but it sucks. Has this happened to anyone?

    • I’ve got one depo shot and then I stopped getting more shots but I got the rest of them from CVS minute clinic by dr julie and other lady. Bad side effects wore weight gain and mood swings and hot flashes also girls and women should never get depo shots ever. My last shot was in July 2020 I’m not allowed to get them again. Shots also made my breasts grow bigger than normal.

  2. I have noticed Quite a few women have been experiencing the side effects of depo such as bone loss and brittle teeth. I have too its time we all get together and start a class action law suite and get this product off the market it is very dangerous and you don’t suffer the side effects until after you stop the drug. Please contact me if you too have these problems I have already contacted a lawyer about a class action. If you can be a part of it please do!! calliemorgan28@gmail.com

    • I have had so many problems after 10 years of taking depo provera. The doctors told me it would help with endrometrisosis! Well now I am having so much pain after stopping and heavy bleeding. And I am now 30 and haven’t been on it for 6 years! I am having to get a full hysterectomy because my body is over taken by the endrometreosis. I also am going to have to get a full top and bottom dentures because of sever bone loss in my teeth. Something needs to be done.

      • maybe Im the only one here… but Ive been on it for 10 years and its been wonderful. I never have my period. Iv only spotted a couple times, but for the most part, the ONLY time I get my period is when I am late getting my shot. sometimes I forget (Im not really sexually active). I also havent noticed any bone density loss or any other effects of brittle teeth or anything. In fact when I tried the nuvo ring, I was allergic, Im not good at remembering pills, and too many people I personally know have issues with IUD’s and getting pregnant while they are in.

        I gained about 10lbs in highschool when I got the shot but I haven’t gained any more weight since then… not from the depo anyway.

        everyone is different. some forms work wonders for some, and cause lots of issues for others. I don’t think a lawsuit is necessarily the answer. I would be helpless and stranded without options for birth control, if depo wasn’t available.

      • I play roller derby, I am active, and while I have other non related medical issues, I dont easily break bones, and my teeth are not brittle. Im trying to find forums that prove the drug is bad. my doctor wants me off of it because of the fear of bones loss and weight gain. but those two things are not an issue for me. Im pretty healthy and strong, and my weight issues were proven to be caused form being on steroids for so long because of my asthma. Im allergic to the ring, and Im nervous about IUD’s and the implanon. if depo is working for me, why should I have to stop?

      • Morgan,
        You’re a dumbass. Since when can they prove where fat came from? They biopsied the fat and the results said steroids?! Lmao. Idiot.

      • Seriously, Ritchie, name calling? Do you feel better about yourself now that you’ve called her a dumbass?

    • I feel the same way,I had only one dose in July,been bleeding ever since,I was to go back in October to get second dose,but didn’t cause of da bleeding,An I’m still bleeding just after one dose.

      • Nancy that has been my problem ! I got one dose after my 3rd was born in July didn’t get another dose and I bleed all the time this time I got a week break got it again the 10th of December its now the 30th…still bleeding .never had this problem in my life . How long does it take till my periods ate normal again ?!I can’t believe one shot of depo could do this….had I known I’d of never gotten it ! 🙁 its been out ofy system since October but why am I still a mess

      • I feel the same…they did not warn me abt the three week bleed….im frustrated and so is the hubby

      • I am the same i have been bleading for tree weeks now and i just got my second shot and the nurse and doc dont give me eany answer about my period .i hope some one can do something about dis because day dont tell us wat the resolts would be

      • i got the injection in October and was due for my next injection on the 5th but not sure if its a good idea because ive had my period since i got the injection and when having sex it makes the bleeding worse. Does anyone know how i can stop the bleeding? I thought maybe going on the pill might work ,any suggestions?

      • After 2 years, I haven’t had any problems either. Depo increases your appetite, so if you’re eating everything in sight (like I was) you can attribute the weight gain to that. Once I started working out and eating right, my weight is fine. Every woman’s body is different. If it works for you, great. I’m sorry for all of the women who have had bad experiences.

      • I had my third dose a few months ago and I have been bleeding non stop I only have a three day break then I start to bleed again so I quite on the 7th and I’m still bleeding. Is it normal to bleed that much ?

      • Oooh i am too… i hate it so much… why is there so much bleeding i wonder. I been bleeding since October 4 . ong i hate i ever got on the shot i got my first dosage in june 4 was due for my sec dosage August 26 but nvr gt it…. I gained over 20lbs and the weight is still shedding off slowly

      • I only got one dose in December and chose not to go back for my second shot because I’ve been bleeding since the day after I got injected and hasn’t stopped yet its going on April I’m tryito see how long this will last

      • I WAS ON THE DEPO SHOT SINCE SEPT 29,2016 I RECENTLY DECLINED MY THIRD INJECTION AND SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN ON MY CYCLE MARCH 28,2016 UNTIL NOW AND I AM BLEEDING HEAVILY WITH CRAMPING AND CLOTTING ALOT. I WENT TO SEE MY OB GYN 04/06/16 SHE HAS EXPLAIN TO ME THAT IT’S THE DEPO LEAVING MY BODY (RME) AND I HAVE TO LET IT PAST BUT I IF I BLEED CONSTANTLY AND GOING THROUGH PADS WITH IN SOME MINS GO TO THE ER. I AM 38 YEARS OLD AND I AM NEVER NEVER GETTING ANY HORMONES PUMP INTO MY BODY EVER AGAIN

      • Hello my experience with depo was no fun .. first off I only had it 1 time !! I started off by being very depressed and had mood swings all the time .. I would cry and felt angry !! After I stopped my jawline started to break out really bad and still is today it’s been 3 months since with bloating horrible

      • Me too smh: got one dose in June was due back in September I never went back. Still bleeding 6 months straight. I stop for a week just last week and bleeding started back 3 days ago

      • I got the dose cuz my doctor said cuz my age and I kept forgetting my pills I was on. Got my period 2 months after my first shot. I’m in so much pain and it hasnt stopped. My bf says it will be fine he doesnt know. It has caused me bad bone loss muscle loss and so much back pain I have never had before it’s hardto sleep with the pain and I’m going insane from the worst cramps should of just stayed on the pill least I would only have 3 days of period and no cramps. My bf and I are always fighting I was never like this before. This is hell I wouldnt recommend it to anyone.

      • I also hav de same bleeding problem, I had my 1st shot in June 2014 n hav bled full 6months until December, I was never told about de side effects otherwise I wouldn’t hav taken it, on my 3rd shot in November I asked my nurse about it/bleeding n wen it shld stop n she said after this 3rd injection bt it did not. so I took yasmin(pill) for a week to stop de bleeding n it stopped right after I got my normal 2day period. bt nw I’m confused as to whether it stopped bcos it ws tym/ yasmin worked or if it stopped bcos I may b pregnant n yasmin messed up. could de active yasmin pills I took hav deactivated de depo? 🙁

      • Im sorry ladies to hear this. my one is awkward story, i got my first shot on 19th August last year and every since my period stopped until now, i decided no to get the second injection, i kind missed to see my period, i know it sound a bit weird but is good to know what is happening to our body that sitting down and wondering. this drug is very dangerous and it should be banned.

      • I received the depo shot in January and bled until July 10th after only one shot. I didn’t go back to get my second shot that was due in April. I gained weight and the doctors tried numerous meds to make the bleeding stop and nothing worked. I had consistent heavy bleeding. I am now bleeding again and I’m praying this is only my period. I wouldn’t recommend the depo for anyone. Worst mistake of my life…

      • I bled a lot when I first started depo (6months straight) my dr prescribed a BC pill to take with the depo-it stopped the bleeding. Depo was great for me( I took for over 6 years) the problem is getting off of it-i had severe symptoms for MONTHS after stopping the shot, pregnancy symptoms. I also had awful mood swings-I started taking vitex to regulate my hormones-it has been wonderful! 6 months later and still no cycle though:/

      • I’ve read a whole bunch of comments on how women are trying to get pregnant after stopping Depo. I am not trying to have another child. I am trying to not be a crazy chic. I’ve taken Depo for 6 years. It’s the only birth control that has prevented me getting pregnant. However, after not getting my last shot I feel like I have more control over my own brain. It’s only been a month but I have dropped 10 pounds and my emotional state is amazing! I love and hate Depo. It works. But at what cost?

      • I took birth control in school because they offered it I wanted to give it a shot because prior to me getting on the shot I would have excruciating pain when having my period and I wanted them to stop completely so I took the depo I ONLY HAD 1 DOSE and never went back my bleeding hasn’t stopped I don’t know what to do please DONT GET ON THE SHOT it’s not worth risking it jus to n out get pregnant it has more defects then positive effects

    • If you are still doing the law suit, let me know. I m interested in it. I have dental problems as well as constant bleeding. I have been bleeding for about a month straight now.

      • I only had one shot and ive been bleeding everyday for 7 months now, lots of pelvic pain and pain in my thighs, my abdomen is all swollen and night sweats are horrendous, im so angry the possible long term effects were never discussed before my shot, i have Endo so all these symptoms are normal for me one week out of the month but not everyday all month! I was better off with the Endomitriosis that i was told the depo shot would improve.

      • I have dental problems also…and I stopped taking it in September and its now April and I still have not gotten my period back.

      • Ok grown women. When you decided to get the Depo what exactly did you think you were doing? Hello! I was on Depo for 7 years and stopped then had my daughter and started Depo again. I just stopped after another 6 years. In almost 40. So as an educated woman I made sure I knew what I was being injected with. It is a hormone! It tells your body your already pregnant so you do not produce eggs. There for, no period and the weight gain. Duh!!! If and when you stop of course your body is going to have to figure out how to do what it was suppose to do in the first place. Stop bitching! We’re you held down and injected against your will? NO you weren’t. Educate yourselves women! Stop blaming someone else because you were to lazy to read the fine print! Duh!!!!!

      • Hi, I started on depo in August 2011 after my second son was born also at age 21. I have had problems with my teeth since (chipping brittle holes piping up everywhere considering I go to the dentist every six months for check ups) also the last two yrs I have been having issues with my back (t5/t6) I have bone lipping t11/t12 also showing signs of breaking down. Not good signs for a 25 yr old. I have stopped using depo as of November was my last shot. However my first period was on the 25 feb 15 and lasted 6 days. Nothing in March the on April 12 2015 again got my period it lasted 5 days then only to get it again on April 20 2015 and still going. Really not happy about Depo not enough reaseach has been done. Nore have the patients been told everything there is to know prior to getting the shot. I know I will never get the shot again. It has screwed my life you

      • I had the same experience and also made to only three shots before I had to stop. Its been almost a year since I had the last shot and I am still recovering. After my first shot, I gained about 20 pounds and had my period for three months straight. Since I stopped, I started breaking out with severe acne (thats never happened before). My joints always hurt, I have irregular periods (again, never happened before the shot). I still feel pain on the injection site randomly. I get dizzy and extremely moody when my expected period date yet approaches. Yet I don’t get my period until a week or two later.

        Honestly, the convenience of not having to worry about birth control for a couple of months is not worth the side effects and the recovery.

        Its a little comforting to hear other women went through / are going through similar things. I thought it was just me. My doctors kept saying I was stressed out and that my symptoms are normal.

      • Raya Cobb you need to shut the fu*k up no asked for your two cents go read a book with your well educated a#s

    • Are you still doing this lawsuit I am interested and willing to help. The depo ruined my healthy menstrual cycle and i bleed so much i have to change my tampon every 30min-1hour or else it will seep through my underwear too. Please help.

      • Did you guys figure anything out I started my depo the day after I had my baby in April been bleeding ever sense so I tried to stop taking it for a month I was still bleeding so I went back and got it and I’m still bleeding I really don’t like this

      • I know this thread is old, but I am desperate for some help or answers. I was given the depo shot in the hospital, the day after delivering my son (June 8th 2014) and I never stopped bleeding. I decided to quit the shot and HOPE my periods would return to some kind of normalcy, in March 2015 and I have not had a period. Still am spotting pretty much every day, and ever since about 2 weeks after my last shot was due and I didn’t get it, I have been dealing with night sweats, insomnia, BAD mood swings, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea and HORRIBLE cramping and passing blood clots, and skin rashes. when I think it should be time for my regular period each month. I went back to see my OBGYN and she said this couldn’t be caused by quitting the depo shot…. but that is the ONLY thing I have changed. I have had 2 different doctors do blood work on me that came back normal, I even wore a heart monitor because the dizziness got so severe. And no answers!!! I just want my life back. I want to be able to take care of my 2 babies 🙁

      • I wish everyone would update their comments. Did anyone finally stop bleeding? I can’t find a single comment where anyone has said if and when they stopped bleeding. I started depo in April 2019. Second shot in July 2019. I will NOT be getting a 3rd shot. I have been constantly spotting since May. I have been constantly heavy bleeding from July 23rd, today is August 15th. This has been a nightmare. Please anyone, when did the bleeding finally stop for you?

    • hi i agree i ahve brittle teeth too and bone loss to the point where im on vitamin D that the ob gave me this stuff is horrible and it needs to be stoped given its so bad for you i feel liek im dying everyday icant do anything !

      • I was on depo for 15 years. 6 months ago I went for a bone density scan… my bones were at the normal, young adult stage. I’m 51. Everyone is different.

        I just stopped the shot 2 months ago due to my age and thinking I might be starting menopause. I’ve had stomach pain for the full 2 months. Hoping nothing more happens, this is bad enough.

    • hey! i am considering getting off the depo shot, because ive gained weight like crazy! im very unhappy. im suppose to get my short at the end of may but now im super scared about it!

    • I would like to take action so bad because my first shot I bleeded for 12 weeks landed in hospital the doctors said take the second shot it will calm down it never did then after all the drama I’ve stuffed pains e er since its been 2yrs now I’m about to come off it this week I’m worried so much not to mention I look 9mths pregnant but im not my tummy is so bloated in pain all the time no doctors can help or want to bother they just want to put me on pills like endep 50 and sleeping because i cant sleep Ect enough is enough Please help me

    • Please do I’ve been on it for bout 4 years n I’ve had almsot every side affect n this year I decide to stop taking it I’ve had stomach cramps mood swings no period massive headaches serve depression major loss in appetite n loss of weight and many other symptoms after coming off if depo I wish I new wat 2 do to control this :/

    • Did you ever move forward with this? I was always a big believer in Depo, was on for 5 years, and just came off in Feb 2015, I have recently started suffering from severe depression, and significant weight gain, fatigue, light headedness, etc. and my cycle has yet to return to anything resembling a 28 day pattern.

  3. I was on Depo in 1997-1999 and had no problems with it (I was 17 years old at the time of starting it). It did take almost a full year for my periods to return, and I was able to get pregnant in 2000…

    However, I went back on Depo in January 2013, not as a birth control but to help reduce (or eliminate) my periods because they were extremely heavy (and getting heavier by the month) and I was having horrible cramps. While the shot did eliminate the cramps and reduced the amount of blood I had during my periods, I have basically been on a continuous period since (it is now mid June). At first, they were 2 weeks long, with 2 weeks in between. However, in mid April I started and it was enough to wear regular tampons (the most I had since going back on the shot). That period lasted almost 5 weeks straight. I was barely off a week when I started again May 25th, and have been on it since (again today is June 18th). I was supposed to have had my 3rd injection yesterday but I am not going back on it. I am hoping that it is starting to leave my system as I have had some minor cramping the day before (I haven’t had cramps since being on the shot) and I seem to be getting heavier (not heavy, but more like a normal period). I don’t know what changed since I was 17, but I certainly didn’t get much relief going on the shot! I can see why it is such a good birth control method, because I can’t have sex (well I could, but not my cup of tea)…I don’t recommend this to anyone, all the websites I’ve read have said it can take 6-12 months for my body to go back to normal. It was never normal to begin with.

    • I got 2 doses of the shot one in August of 2013 one in November of 2013 it is now January of 2015 I am still having constant discharge… Idk when it will,ever stop.I just,wish my,doctor would have told me the side effects of this drug. She gave me 0 information about it. I regret it deeply. Anyone who is considering taking this shot please do not.

    • I can relate to this…I had the Depo back in 2002 – I had 3 shots of the injection. I then came off it and my periods were normal and regular, it took me a year and a half to conceive. I decided to try the Depo again – I had only one shot of the injection in March 2014 and ever since the summer of last year I have been having very heavy 2 week long periods. Very frustrating! I didn’t go back for a second shot of Depo. I don’t know wat has changed with the injection as it was very different from when I took it back in 2002. I’m now being tested for fibroids and PCS….I just want my periods to regulate. I wasn’t warned prior to having the Depo of any side effects, the doctors seem unsure of the long term effects themselves. I totally agreed, it should be banned. I’m in on the lawsuit!

      • Forgot to mention – that after having a two week period I get a about a week and few days break then my period starts again. Since coming off the Depo I do feel slightly depressed and don’t have much of a sex drive. My GP advised I try specific diets to help balance my hormone levels.

  4. I started Depo in March 2009, and this last August (2013) I was to to get my shot again; but decided not to go in and get it.

    At the end of July of 2013 I had a very bad depressive episode; it was just a week before I was to get my shot in August. For a while now I have wondered if the depo shot has played with these episodes as every time I am about a week to get the shot something similar would happen- just this last one was bad- and am now finally taking that step to take care of me to see if it is.

    A Poster on the earlier article (Ashley) mentioned how she had similar symptoms as Bi-polar symptoms- I too would agree that was me.

    I even had a psychologist say that I was Bipolar2 in 2011- this while still on the shot. I had went in due to severe depression episodes, which stated in 2009 when my first shot was due. I remember the first time I was due for a shot, I just did not want to believe it was the Depo- no one else seemed to have these issues on Depo.. so it just was me right? I start to question that as I get older.

    Every 3rd month, when I was to get the shot I would have horrible mood swings and just be a mess; Which on the out side does appear to be “cycling” in a Bi-polar mood.

    However- Due to my family history with persons in my family dx’ed with Bipolar; every time I mentioned that I thought the Depo had some play in my depression and irritability and mood swings I was shrugged off and was told it was me- not Depo by doctors. Before depo- I did not cycle every 3 months, but on Depo I did- So I have to wonder how much the Depo does play with my mood swings.

    My last visit in May 2013 with my general doctor, she told me that the Depo “couldn’t” be the cause for any mood swings. And then she insisted that I get a women exam due to she was giving me hormone injections and that I could be putting her in a grey area for malpractice.

    She also wanted to put me on anti-depressants as well (which if I am bipolar would be a big no-no and she should know that being a doctor). I have refused her treatment as I don’t see her fit for the proper care in psychology; seeing she is a general doctor.

    I also totally disagree that “it couldn’t be the Depo” doing anything as I have been told over and over again when I bring it up; due to it is a hormonal injection, and hormones can play a lot with emotions and mood. but that is just my opinion.

    I find it odd that prior to receiving the Depo shot- I did not do this 3 month cycle of mood swings and how I would get while on the depo and needing to get the shot again.

    Right now it is September 2013, and it is not quite 3 months later but as of right now- I can honestly say that I do feel better off the shot right now. My Significant Other and I are paying attention, to see if on the 3rd or 4th month if I get like I did when it was shot time.

    I have also lost about 8 lbs- with just doing nothing but being me- But off the depo!

    Also if I could mention one more thing- which I do believe Depo played a part in, but I am not certain- But In 2010 I fell on the ice- I severely herniated 2 discs in my back. I had to have surgery due to they were so severe and that physical therapy would not help with getting the herniated disc back from pressing on my spine.

    That Whole Time with that ordeal- the Orthopedic Doctor and his team- Continuously said- At 24 years old; My Discs should not have done this, and there were no other issues that the could find that would contribute to what they did; “it was a mystery” why it happened.

    I will always wonder if the Depo Shot helped with making my discs more prone to being damaged; and now I have chunks missing out of two of them that may give me issues when I am older. No doubt the falling on the Ice was an impact- but at the same time I just have to wonder.

    I would had been a year or so into the Depo when this all happened.

    I just have to wonder some times… How much does this Depo shot play with these certain things; and I wish I did know more about the Depo. My First shots were in a Family Clinic that was for Low-Funded individuals. Absolutely nothing was told to me about the side effects; which is even more of an upsetting after I read some of them after I had been taking the shot for a while.

    Deep down in my gut- I think the Depo has contributed to a lot of things for me; and Now I will see if it did or not.. But thanks for letting me share my story here.

    • My name is Lacey. I’ve been on the depo for about 10 months. Due back at end of February. I too have the exact same symtops. Every week before I am due back to get the shot I get severally depressed. To the point I can’t get out of bed it feels like it won’t go away. I have a family history of bi-polar disorder and depression. I’ve always had aneixty, but I have never felt like this. It is ALWAYS like clock work every week right before the three months is up and time for my shot I get the same way depressed. Like most I haven’t gained a crazy amount of weight, it does sit in the middle like everyone else has claimed to only gain it. Also a enumerous amount of hair loss, my hair has always been think and strong, since it falls out in hands fulls daily, in the shower, combing my hair, just playing with it hair will come out. Acne has become so embarrassing and so the norm its depressing. I have gotten very vivid nightmares nothing like ive ever gottwn in my life, i am on no other medication and haven’t changed my diet. Ive noticed that it has made me very fatigue, it takes a lot out of me to do simple tasks. None of these were present until I started depo. My husband and I have talked and decided come time for my next appointment for the shot I will not get it. It has literally changed me, and he is tired of seeing me in such a state. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. And would never recommend it. I also am disgusted by how many doctors are giving the shot!! I’ve seen so many people with similar and also some even with scaier symptoms, I am sure wen have came to their docs with this. How dare the not take it serious.

    • You totally not tripping sweetie,I’ve been on the shot for 9yrs straight.it immediately stopped my menstrals but I’ll say after a few years on it I noticed lots of headaches, pain in my legsjoints..I for sure believe that shot had me mad all the damn time,no sex drive.(None) smh. I recently got off Jun2014 and my menstral returned Dec2014.No more headaches,No more pain in ma joints,no more hot flashes,Sex Drive back.Thank God! Wheww I can honestly say I’m glad that I got off.Nightmare frfr

    • i understand I went to my family practice doc who said that none of sytoms had to due with my depo i told him he was nuts and said im finding a new doc bc i know for a fact it is im waiting a year i pray i get a normal period and feel normal period again bc i swear i hate feeling sick period 🙁 headaches are horrible

    • The depo gave me mood swings as well. I felt like I was happy one minute and depressed the next. I would cry at the drop of a dime and I’m not an overly emotional person. I’m friend informed me that she went thru the same thing as well.

  5. I have been on depo since may of 2013 and after my second shot in August I developed severe anxiety along with numerous other issues suh as hot flashes, depression, insomnia, no appetite, no sex drive, lost about 15lbs in 2 weeks from the constant nervous feing in my stomach. A whole host of GI issues, including upper abdominal pain after eating, diarrhea ( non stop for 3 weeks after injection) our bodies recognize as foreign andtries to get rid of it. More recent I have developed breast pain in my left breast that radiates to my shoulder an my neck. It’s just been miserable. I am hoping once the 3 months is up I will go back to normal.

    • Yes yes yes! I can so relate to all of this. I started depo June 2007, and I stopped this month August 2014. And boy my breasts have never been so tender and sore!! I get hot flushes and bad headaches and diarrhea!!! Soooo glad I am off it now, and get it out my system once and for all!! Terrible stuff!!!

      • I am going through those at present time on the depo. I sweat so bad at night and not much sleep or hard to go to sleep. Mood swings, little to no appatite, pains in abdomen and nonstop bleeding 07/21/2014 present 12/16/2014. This is crazy.

      • I got on the shot in March 2007 and recently got off January 2014..i have experienced really sore boobs, headaches,…worse decision every made… Never again…..

    • Same here depression anxiety hot flashes intense anger for no reason. endrometrial ablation and now hysterectomy plus full set of dentures. And hormone therapy for ten plus years because I am only 30! And possible fibromyalgia that I am being tested for?!? I have never felt worst in my whole life. I wake up through out the night in total body pain! Don’t ever start depo to many complications after

    • Hi, I know this is an older post, but did the anxiety finally go away? I’m dealing with horrible anxiety now due to the depo shot. I’m just hoping someone will tell me it won’t last forever.

  6. I feel the same exact way Samantha does. I felt that way on the shot and off it. I been off the depo ahot since May 3 2013. My last injection was Feb 2013. I did not go back in May to get it. It turned me into a complete different person. I’ve gotten the worst symptoms since being off: anxiety, I did get my period back which i got back at then end of july, nausea, headaches, dark brown discharge between my periods or before I’m fixing to start, insomnia when i do fall asleep I wake up so much throughout the night, bad pimple break outs before my period, constipation but when my period has started I use the bathroom pretty regularly, food craving or somedays i don’t even care to eat, sometimes I get backaches, my hair thinned on the side and in the back, and when I’m on my cycle I bleed pretty heavy. Mind you guys that I never had any of these symptoms until I got on the depo shot and stopped it.

    Since I’m off the depo now I feel my symptoms won’t ever stop. I just cope with them everyday. Somedays are better than others and how much I thank the lord for that. It’s been 5 months since being off that shot. I feel some improvement as far the night sweats and hot flashes stopping, but When will the other leave?

    • i feel the same way. Been on depo for 10 years.

      now i feel depressed, and even have strange thoughts running tur my mind. I just found this site.
      my hair in back is gone sides are gone .smh

  7. I got the depo shot in July 2013, did not go back in Oct when I was supposed too. I just had my period 2 1/2 weeks ago and about a week ago I started getting horrible cramps and my boobs are really sore. I have diarrhea almost every day (I did have my gallbladder removed a month ago, so maybe that’s why?) But, my depression has gotten a lot worse since stopping Depo. I have been going through a lot at home, but regardless my dr added Abilify to my anti-depressent. I did get my period today which is early? Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced any of these symptoms after stopping the shot? I was on the shot about 10 years ago, but didn’t experience any of these. Thank you!

    • I was on the shot for 12 yrs I am 29 now I never had my periods while I was on the shot but would spot and sometimes get cramps but only when it was time for me to get my next shot, then it would stop, I never gained weight or any of the other symptoms.I got my last shot in September of last year (2014) and have been off of it for 4 months already almost 5, once this month (February 2015) ends and I am only and just barely getting the tender boobs but nothing else and never had them before.This is the first time my boobs have ever been hurting, but no headaches or anything else.I didn’t go back to get my shot because we are going to start trying for a baby.So hopefully the boob soreness ends soon because it hurts alot, my boyfriend can’t even grab or touch them anymore it hurts so bad

      • This story reminds me of my self. Iv been on the depo for 7 yrs I stopped in September as well iv gained a little over 10 pounds and iv had the tender painful boobs…I have not yet gotten my period back yet as I am also trying to have another baby

  8. I started the depo January 2013 I have had endless problems since starting it, it started off with irregular bleeding , heavy bleeding , abnormal cramps so bad that I could not stand just curl up and cry, docs then prescribed me menfamnic acid which my body reacted to badly (docs insisted it was nothing to do with the shot yet I’ve never had a reaction to any medication) the irregular bleeding seemed to calm down after the second shot then I spotted 2 weeks before the shot which was bearable , I had a shot in July which I spotted straight after being jabbed (lasted a day) then in the August out of the blue I had immense pain and large clots l immediately went to see the doc and his only explanation was miscarriage I left the docs surgery a different woman, I was mortified as I was putting my body through this to stop pregnancy occurring . Anyway they suggested giving me the next shot early I had the shot and I’ve not been myself since, my last shot was due in December but both me and my partner agreed its not for me, since stopping the shot my back is in constant agony, I’m not keeping food down I’m constantly running to the toilet I’m a emotional wreck every joint hurts all I want to do is sleep this is effecting my home life a nd my work life it’s unbearable I used to be so happy! I’ve ordered angus castus tablets that people claim help get their body’s back to normal so here’s hoping it will bring back normality =)

  9. I have been on the depo shot for about a year and a few months. I was supposed to return mid December for another shot but I decided not to return. After the stop use of the shot I have been feeling depressed, bad mood swings, I don’t care to eat at all, bad cramps, light brown discharge, and food cravings. I feel horrible I’ve done a lot of reading online and it seems a majority of women have experienced these side effects. On top of everything my bones always ache. I wonder how long will I experience these horrendous symptoms??

      • Ken, Did your leg/arm pain ever resolve? My legs have been in excruciating pain(muscle) since three days after being injected with this poison. Its been non-stop for almost nine months now. Only had the one shot.

      • I was due for my second shot in feb and didn’t go but since then I’ve noticed aches and pains in my legs, arms neck and feet and I know it’s from this shot plus the bleeding just started and it’s awful I hope this want last much longer! I was on the shot years ago and it didn’t do this to me, idk what changed in this shot!

    • you should use calcium. While I was following the shot treatment I took calcium gummies, just to make sure. But after I stopped on September, I am more stressed and emotional than before. I even have less academic pressure on me and it does not show (I took the shot for about 4 years).

    • I been on the depo almost 3 months , & I started bleeding for almost 3 weeks now . It’s spotting & sometimes it’s gets heavy . I regret taking it ITS THE WORST SHOT . The bleeding is really bothering me I just I knew how to spot my bleeding & go back to the way it was

    • I have been bleeding the whole time I’m on the depo shot. And a week before having to get the 2nd shot I have been bleeding heavy with large blood clot and vey bad cramping which had not stop. The only thing that help with pain is the narco pill. The doctor said that is normal to give it 2-3 months until my period comes back to normal. Also if the blood clot is the size of a peach then I need to come and see him. I don’t know if all this is normal but it sucks! Im planing on getting a second opinion.

      • Trust me Jane, it is not “all normal”. I was told the same thing by Depo doctors after getting my first injection. They said that normally after the second shot (which is 3 months later) that my period would either return to normal or lighten up with the possibility of going away altogether….. Neither of those happened. I waited it out up until the time for my fourth injection, which would have completed an entire year of me being on the Depo shot, and nothing changed. I was having an on going period that was almost 5 months in. That was when I knew that I had to stop taking it. Before starting on Depo I had a normal cycle. Now 14 months after I stopped taking Depo, I am still experiencing horrible side effects. My period still lasts at the minimum 4 months and I experience horrible cramping, extremely heavy flows (I change my tampon every other hour), severe depression and anxiety, and terrible blood clots. Upon stopping Depo injections, the Depo doctors advised me that my period would return to normal after 5 months of what should have been my fourth injection. My joints constantly ache, and the worst part? I was not informed of these symptoms before starting Depo. I was told that I may have irregularly light periods or no periods at all. I was given Depo by Planned Parenthood. At this point I don’t know what steps to take to get my body back on track and to get myself out of this immense pain. PLEASE DO NOT LET ANYONE YOU KNOW CONSIDER TAKING DEPO!

    • I stopped depo two months ago and I am still on my period. Has yours stopped? Im worried my body is never going to adjust and go back to normal

      • I haven’t took depo in 5 months now and my period still haven’t came on. Im very concerned. Im not pregnant. What should I do?

      • I was on Depo for about 3 years. I stopped and it took 1 year for my period to return at all, although it has not returned to normal yet. It came back as irregular minimal brown discharge and in the last month and a half has become a constant flow of brown discharge.

      • My last shot was October 2014 it’s nearly March and I haven’t had a period, I recently visited my dentist & he said I’m loosing bone density, Im 23 and currently have arthritis in my hands and knees 🙁 I wanted to have a baby before the year was over but idk if it’s possible depo has not been the best choice it’s ruined everything, heat flashes dizziness, nausea, bone loss, weigh gain, mood swings that cost a relationship …. I don’t recomend depo to anyone!!!!!!

      • Im the same way! Ive been off it for 2 months and im not pregnant and my period hasnt come either. I only got the 1 shot of it. It made me gain lots of weight. I was soo bloated it was awful

    • i have had my period for 2 weeks straight. my depo shot expired october 2014 and have just started to get it as well

  10. I have had alot of issues with depo. And like everyone here, I was unaware of the side effects after getting off of it. I started depo when I was 17. After seeing that being on it for longer than two years was not recommended, I went on the pill and that transition was fine.
    Until 2011 when visiting my doctor, knowing I have migraines with an aura, she recommended me going on either a really low dose of birth control or depo since I am at more of a risk for stroke. I decided on the depo because my period are pretty horrible and the low dose wouldn’t be enough to help that problem. I was warned to take calcium to make sure the bone density loss wasn’t an issue.
    My last shot was in August of 2013, because I know that within 2 years I would like to get pregnant. Unfortunately I still haven’t had my period yet. And it is June of 2014. I had horrible side effects for the first 6 months. I felt like I was losing my mind, being really mean and upset all the time. Super tired. I actually gained 30 pounds since being off of it. And that was just in the first 2 months.
    If I would have known more I would have NEVER gotten this shot. It was the worst mistake. I am due for my annual so hopefully we can find out why it is taking so long to get my periods back.
    The doctors don’t seem very knowledgeable on this and it just is really upsetting.

    • I have been off of the Depo Provera shot for exactly 9 months today which is June 8th 2014 I was on it for a whole year after the birth of my daughter home is to now I was wondering how long it would take for my. To come back and it came on yesterday full blown without any warning bright red this is not spotting this is a full-fledged. I do hope that it stops within its normal time and not go on forever as I’ve been reading with a lot of other women I have never experienced. This heavy since before I started the shot I am finally starting to get over my depression but it is very hard to realize that it took this long for me to even get my ministration back but I stop the shot because I wanted to become pregnant with my husband we are newly weds and we would like a second child so I’m hoping that this is the start of a regular period cycle so I can become pregnant soon it’s just hell I hate the waiting game and as far as the mood swings and sex drive and things of that sets depo prevera is the worst when it comes to it I had absolutely no sex drive for the entire year of being on the Depo Provera shot it almost made me feel repulsed when my husband but touch me so if you are sexually active in you like it do not get on the shot lol another thing I never gained any weight but I did receive horrible need cramps and joint pain and back pain and really really bad headache with sensitivity to light while on the depo shot ladies this shot is horrible I will never go on it again I just would like to become pregnant very soon and 9 months later I am just receiving my period so we will see how this goes best of luck to all the ladies here

  11. I got the shot back in February. I’ve always had a spot on cycle but since the shot I have been spotting continually. Now since I was due for a follow up in early May and decided against the shot my period has been bright and lasting for over 2weeks now I called my Dr he says its because I need another shot I’m confused what to do????

    • Dont get anouther shot im experiency bleeding every 2 weeks lastting 2 weeks at a time my advise dony get it if u do ul experience ssme thing posdibly worse I wish I never got thid shot ive been on 2 years and last monyh I quit

  12. i had my first and last shot of Depo Provera last year, weeks after I gave birth to my first child. I’m still studying and had a confused sched that’s why I didn’t get my next shot after it which was supposedly scheduled last August 2013. So, the nurse aid and health workers in the health center advised me to come back as soon as I have my menstruation back. My problem is, I haven’t had my period ever since I had it. I’m not scared that I will get pregnant because my husband and I have not had sex ever since I came off the Depo shot. My worry is, how could I have my fertility back? How can I have my period back?

  13. I am exsperiencing bleeding as well!! Last month I started bleeding a day befor I was suppose to get my depo shot buy I couldnt grt it becsude I was suppose to have a pap smrar done buy I bleed for 2 weeks strsight so I decided not to get do 17 days later its been over a week so far and im still bleeding again!! Ivr been on the depo gor 2 years now and finally quit!! Is this temporary??

  14. I’ve been on the shot since November of 2009. Since being on it I have gotten crazy anxiety migraines and body pains. Me and my husband decided we would like to try to have a baby. I was due for my shot June 30 2014 but did not go get it. The only symptom I’m having as of now is my breast are tender and swollen. I’m really nervous for what is to come for me. My Dr said it could take up to a year to be back to normal but she has never had anyone on it as long as me. So I’ve been reading alot on the depo with no real results and I have yet to find anything on how this shot effects you with prolong use. I’ve been on it for five years and am worried I won’t be able to get pregnant. Guess its a waiting game.

    • Your bones are effected by the depo, Loads of post on netmums as you been on depo for a long time ask your nurse/doctor to send you for a test on your bones.

      Your dr seems quite stupid (no offense) as it is clearly stated on the paperwork about bones being effected with prolong use.

    • Hi Rachel, I am in exactly the same position as you! I’ve been on the Depo since 2009 also, and was meant to have my last shot on Monday (15th December) but have decided to quit the Depo as I want to start thinking about having children. I’ve had bleeding ever since but it’s a very dark bloody discharge, not a normal heavy flow period where I can use tampons. I am now worried as I’ve read a lot of women’s comments on here about the side effects. I am yet to find out what my side effects are, however I have found I’ve been quite teary. I came off the Depo earlier this year to go on the pill so I could have a regular period, which did come back straight away, however I had a terrible migraine with the pill so my Dr wouldn’t allow me to continue taking it. So I decided to go back on the Depo. I didn’t realise so many people have had problems with this drug and wish now I had come off it a lot sooner. All I know is that with prolong use it can effect your bones, but obviously everyone is different. I guess it is a waiting game and I guess I will have to wait and see if I get any side effects. I will say one thing though, I’ve never really had any trouble whilst being on the Depo, I’ve found it did work for me, but am worried about how I’m going to feel now I’ve come off it.

  15. They should be focusing on people going dizzy, lightheaded and falling over.

    This was the side effect i had and it came on while in hospital for a referral for surgery. Now i am unsure if my surgery will take place at all. On top of this i was looking after my daughter in the day when having these spells and on 2 occasions about to fall over. I went to the park went down the slide with my daughter she got off, i stood up and fell straight forward. Currently i will not even go to the park or leave my property till i feel 100% as i know it can occur anywhere.

    Hope everybody gets together to get the research done as i making one hell of a serious complaint. GOOD LUCK!

    • I had this problem and I never knew why! I would become very light headed and have fainting spells, had extensive testing done and the doctors came up with nothing! They thought it could be a heart problem, but they never knew for sure what the cause was. I’ve never heard of this being a side effect of depo but I wouldn’t be surprised!

    • Did you get extreme headaches? Because I do get light headed and like a lost of balance but I also get the extreme headaches. The last depo shot I had was in april and I was supposed to go back in june I think and I’m having these symptoms and also my menstrual cycle doesn’t stop I have it everyday. What do you think?

  16. I’ve Been Using Depo For 23Years, The Only Side Effect Was Weight Gain! I Want To Stop Taking It And I Want To Know What Changes My Body Will Be Going Thru?

    • i’ve been on depo for almost 20 years, since it first came out, and i’m 40 now, hoping that i can quit and never see that red flow again. hard to find info to know for sure – but i am looking forward to the weight loss!!!

      • I am 51 years old and was on the shot for21 years. Never had any bleeding not ever a spot at all. I stopped my shots on Dec.30 2013 it was my last shot. Nothing happened unil last month. As of today I have had 4 different light days of bleeding. Lost a little weight. Have gained about 40 pounds being on the shot all those years but I also lost 100 on purpose being on the shot. I was hoping to go straight into menopause since I had no bleeding for over 20 years lol

      • I’ve been on Depo for over 10 years. I can no longer tolerate the side effects so I’m going to stop taking it. I’m really hoping I start to feel better after being off of it for awhile.

      • Don’t get too excited…I didn’t lose any weight when I quit. It took over a year for my period to return at all and when it did it was a continuous (still) flow of brown discharge for almost 2 months now.

  17. Although I did not stop the treatment in want /need to conceive a child I have indeed noted some abnormal changes. I do indeed have beat tenderness to the far sides ( outer armpit area) of my breasts and more discharge; but I have no way to be pregnant. And find it frustrating no website can tell me answers (although yours was the most helpful) if you could please e-mail when you know more. I would be very appreciative ~ Brooke age 20

    • I quit the depo about 6 months ago and I’m having the same problems, sore breasts and discharge, and I am positive that I’m not pregnant! I have a ob/gyn appt in a couple of weeks so I’ll let you know if they tell me anything! By the way, I’m also 20 years olds

  18. Hi my name is julieth and I have been using depo for a year, but I decided to stop, I got my appointment for April for my next shot but I didn’t go, so in January was my last shot. My period stopped completely since I started but it’s been 8 months since my last shot and I don’t get my period back, (I’m not pregnant neither). I would like to know if I should wait more time that maybe is normal just for a couple more months or if I need to see a doctor. I will appreciated your answer

  19. I have been using drop provera since I was 18 years old. Off and on only when active conceived 2 kids in the process but since finding it helped me with my migraines I stayed on it for 5 years straight taking it on time my period stopped completely after a year no spotting thinking I had window time of not being able to conceive since they say “the longer on depo, the harder to conceive”which is crap since I got pregnant 6 months later after stopping should of notice a warning sign of a couple spots of blood meant my period after 4 months off! Wen’t back on depo after I gave birth and been on it again for another 3 years and now stopped since we decided we want another..no side effects other than bad acne but only happens when I get off depo I break out but my face clears up when on depo, I have no side effects when on it all these years I’m now 27 and is dedicated to depo my doctors say there is no proven evidence of bone density crap they said if it was dangerous they would of taken it off the market..all other birth control sucked filled with side effects.depo is the best!

  20. Its about to be 3 months and i am allready planning on coming off the depo shot. Ive been bleeding the entire 3 months continuesly. Giving me a horrible smell . I went to the clinic they told me my body would take 6-12 months to get use to the shot.They gave me birth control pills to conteract with the bleeding. NEVER worked just made the bleeding lighter. And if i had sex it would come down brown or redish-brown not attractive. Im suppose to go back for my shot june 30th, But im not going. Im hoping for my body to go back to normal after Depo. Depo is not for everyone!!

    • Did your body go back to normal? So far I’m finding a lot of comments saying I hope my body sorts itself out but none saying if it ever did. I have a busy year next year if I come off now the side effects from stopping it will have gone by time I start work but cant find anything about when the bleeding will stop/go normal if I choose to give up with it.

  21. Hi, my second child was born in Oct 2013, I took birth control pills for about a month, then Dec 30 my clinic gave me the shot and scheduled me to come back March 30. The whole three months I was spotting, has extreme abdominal pain, basically just curled up in a ball a lot of times. Had no energy, felt like crap, horrible mood swings. I never got it again, from March 30 to July 4th 2014 I had no period whatsoever, I even went to get a pregnancy test just to be certain, but it was negative. On July fourth my period started, here and there throughout the days from then until now. Every time it stops I hope it’s done, but then I find myself bleeding again a few hours later. There were significant mood changes and my face has broken out also since being off of it. I make sure to tell everyone how horrible it is. I’ve told all of my friends to never get it. I sure hope my body returns to normal soon, my husband and I want to have another kid. If anyone wants to share your experience with me or talk taramortimer23@gmail.com

  22. I started Depo-Provera at approx 19 years of age for contraception purposes. I was silly not to read the side effects. I was on it for almost 10 years. I wanted to start a family. I had numerous months of no periods. I tried lymphatic drainage (4 weeks later my periods returned) as well as natural therapies. My periods came every 11 days or so. Finally after 2 years, a reproductive clinic said my reproductive system on the whole was dormant (including my pituitary gland) and a few doctors said it was I like I was heading towards menopause. I could only try IUI or IVF. The second IUI worked.
    However, since ceasing breast feeding from my second pregnancy, I have very irregular and much heavier periods with large blood clots. My bone density category is of moderate risk -1.2.
    I will be seeing a gynaecologist soon for an opinion with concerns of menopause. I am nearly 38 years of age.

    My wish for women considering any type of contraception would be for GPs to firstly make a referral to a women’s or community health clinic before prescribing and hear lectures on all options available including the good and the bad.
    If I had this information beforehand, I quite possibly would have ceased it a lot earlier and tried a different method. I am now a true believer that not much good can come from remaining one thing for too long.

  23. Well I was on the depo shot but I’ve stopped using it and right now I’m having my menstrual cycle but it never ends, When I was on the depo shot I didn’t have my period for the whole 3 months some times I would spot but I only had to use a panty line but now it doesn’t stop like I have it everyday some times in the morning I won’t have it but in the afternoon it comes down and I’m having extreme headaches…Is any one else having the same symptoms and do you guys think it’s normal?

    • I have been on the Depo since 2000 as of May 7, 2015 I were suppose to go and take another dose but I decided not to. Many years I suffered with headache, back pain, mood swings ,cause I didn’t want to get pregnant I continue to take the shot. I’m going through trouble stages of depression. I pray everything will get better soon. Never again will I take Depo-Provera

  24. When I first got the shot I had my period non stop for the first two doses, than when I got to the third my period completely stopped (which is what I wanted), after a few more doses I stopped taking it because I had a blood clot scare, I’ve not had my period non stop since getting off the shot, it’s been 3 months straight now. This shot should be banned, it’s ruining my life

      • I have been spotting everyday now since September 4th (it’s now the 28th and my breasts are very sore and I’m cramping like crazy and my back is sore as heck. I was on the shot since November 2006. I’ve been trying to get off it for some time now and every time I try, I don’t stop bleeding, so I go back on to stop it. I finally stopped getting it and decided to stay off and It won’t stop. Now I’m worried since you have had it non stop for three months, mine will last that long. I’m really freaking out. The only good thing that has happened is that I lost 10 lbs.

  25. My girlfriend has come of the depo. She hates condoms and insists she won’t get pregnent cos her body is messed up from the injection. And with the hormonal and mood swings. How are men ment to go about explaining there feelings towards protected sex. Is there a website for this. And also how are you ment to know when your fertile agian after stopping the depo injection

  26. I had my first injection June 3rd of this year. The first week i didn’t bleed. Then i started bleeding. I’m still bleeding. And i didn’t go to my next shot. I’m only 16. I don’t understand why i’m still bleeding when the depo is out of my body? Please help.

  27. I have been off the depo shot since September 2013 its now the end of August 2014 and haven’t seen the slightest sign of a period since March of 2013. My husband and I have since had sex without protection several times and I haven’t gotten pregnant. It is alarming now since we are wanting another baby and I’m not getting pregnant. my hormones have been completely out of wack ever since taking the depo and stopping it. menopause symptoms almost. my regular doctor cannot seem to tell me who I need to see to have my hormone levels tested to see if they are normal or if there is anything that can be done to get my periods back so I can move on naturally. its very frustrating and scary that I may not be able to conceive one more baby before my age window closes 🙁 has anyone had this happen to them and how did they get it corrected???

    • I WILL NEVER USE THE DEPO SHOT AGAIN!!

      I was on the Depo-Provera shot for 2 years. While I was using it, I loved it. I had bad menstrual cramps before taking it and hated having a period. When my doctor put me on Depo-Provera, I immediately stopped having periods and with that, didn’t have any more cramps. I didn’t have a period for 2 years but I gained over 60 pounds!! September of 2009 I quit taking the Depo-Provera shot and was waiting for that lovely period to come back. I didn’t have a period for 1 year after I stopped taking it and still to this day I do not have a regular period. I can go months with out having a period but sometimes only be a week or so late. September of 2015 will make 6 years I have been off the Depo-Provera shot. Me and my husband have been together for 4 years and have never used protection during sex. We are now wanting to start a family but me not having a regular period makes it very difficult to know when I’m ovulating. After stopping the Depo-Provera I have noticed that before every period I get symptoms of pregnancy like tender beast, frequent urination, nausea and bloating. This can last for weeks sometimes. My doctor tells me to get birth control pills to ovulate my period but honestly I don’t want to take birth control ever again! I am starting to think that I will never have a regular period again and maybe this has lessen my chance to get pregnant. I am so over whelmed over the whole situation and DON’T recommend anyone to take it!!

  28. i was on depo for only 3 months after that i stop because of terrible experience. i felt bones weakness and im always dizzy so i decided to stop and now im experiecing this worst feeling., its been 3 days up to now i feel nipple pain and dizzyness.. what should i do to overcome this nightmare?

  29. I started depo at the beginning of the month of August & I’ve been bleeding & spotting none stop , this is my first time & I’ve been wondering if I stopped with this being just the first shot if I change to the pill will my cycle go back to normal !? Just wondering .

  30. Okay so Ive been on Depo over 6 months and I always brush my teeth and eat a balanced diet along with taking multi vitamins but now my teeth are brittle and cause me discomfort and my bones are always acheing . Its bad enough I have to pay for this shot every couple weeks but on top of that now the dentist ! My boyfriends also noticed Im alot more emotional and moody im not sure if these horomones on top of me growing into a woman is a side effect also but ever since I started this shot ive been really emotional like never before .

  31. I have been on the depo injection for 26 years I am now 53 will the effects with stopping be the same for somebody of my age

    • I was wondering the same thing. I’ve been on Depo for about 23 years now and I’m scared of whats going to happen. I’m 42 now. I haven’t had a period in 23 years either and honestly don’t know if I could handle it after this long. Not sure what to do.

      • Hi I have been on it for approx 20yrs and came off 3 mths ago still no period but very sore boobs worst in the morning. No periods yet not looking forward to that now 43 yrs old not liking condoms and had an accident with one a few days ago no idea if should risk it as no idea of fertility or get morning after pill ? Addie and Lyn did you decide to come off it and what happened ?

  32. I had been on the depo for 12 years! I decided to stop due to age I turned 36 in July and decided no more! I have had severe migraines the last two years that have been seriously a horror! So I am going on 8 weeks since due for my last shot.
    A little history here I started taking it to eliminate my periods due to stage 4 endometriosis. I was taking the shot every 6 weeks vs the normal 3 months so twice as much as most.
    Now being off my face is clear as can be no headaches well light if so not horribly unbearable like before. I had been feeling fantastic until the last week I have lost 16 pounds already which is exciting! But! Now I am having the worst anxiety combined with panic chest pain scared feeling not sure how to handle this. I have had cramps here and there but no flo I am ready for that just curious when how long how heavy painful etc.
    If anyone can just lead me in the right direction how stop the anxiety I will be so grateful!

      • Got pregnant had an abortion now been on depo for two years now i want a child suppose to got my shot to got my shot in march its June can i get pregnant because I’ve been trying i have to kids already but with my third i had and abortion can anyone help me

  33. Hey guys…. im wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem. .. I started depo like six months ago and only took one shot. I had heavy spotting for like two months straight after stopping and haven’t had a period since… im sorta scared im pregnant but my check wont be available for me until friday so I cant buy a test yet… im starting to get the feeling that this is from the shot… i just today started to get some light spotting and feel kinda numby in my backlike im actually on my period… did anyone else have this happen to them? Is this normal? I have no symptoms of being preggo other than some slight hot flashes and no period…

    • Did everything work out for you? Same thing happened to me. No spotting though. Just had my period and now no more. Also been losing weight but that could just be from drinking less beer 🙂

  34. Hi Guys ,I got Depo shot on April 2014 ,since then I have not been having any periods but the resumed to normal mid of Sept 2014 .Will I conceive any time soon? Please help.

  35. I have taken depo for the past 5 or so years and recently haven’t been taking it since April of 2014. I believe iam almost 6months behind. I I haven’t been feeling right and I
    Want to know if it has to
    Do with me being off the shot. I have has extreme loss in appetite and my emotions have been all over the place. And I have been having a stomach ache lately. Could this be
    Because I have been off the shot and my body’s adjusting because I was on it for 5+years?

  36. I have been on the Depo shot since July of 2014 and am supposed to go back October 9th of next month to get my second shot but I am unsure as to if I want to. When I first went in they had me go in the first 1-3 days of my period and it stopped the first one. But a month later it started and I have been on it ever since. Although it is not a period, it is what I have seen in many of the other comments. It was a brown/blackish discharge. Sometimes when it is so light I think it is ending, I wear a panty liner but the blood comes back heavy. It has stopped for one day but then started up the day after. The whole thing is making me nervous. I was never a person to get stressed out about many things, but ever since I have been on Depo it has gotten worse. I didn’t eat the first two months, (the regular amount I used to) and now lately I have been eating MORE than I used to. I get extreme headaches and my body is aching all over some days. I read somewhere on a website that it causes brittle teeth and just a few days ago my dentist (which I go and see once a month) said I had some ‘chips’ in my teeth that he needed to smooth down. My teeth have never had chips and I have been going once a month to once every two months to see him. They say the shot is better than having to worry about taking a pill, but looking at all the side effects the shot comes with, I am beginning to think that remembering to take a pill would be worth it.

  37. I really want to thank everyone for their comments because I took the depo provera shot may 27th 2014 and was due to take the next one in august 14-26th and never went back, when I first got it I bled for a whole month then it stopped I’m not taking it again I’ve experienced the same things headaches, stomach pain,diarrhea, but sex was great, I would have mood swings body ached, joint pain chest pain but I smoke a lot of weed now and it numbs all my pain I want to conceive and is wondering is it possible to become pregnant right away?

  38. Im getting off depo right now and my body is doing so many weird things! help! does it make me for fertile because im getting off of it???

  39. I’ve had problem with my nails and toenails for years now the effects started about 6 months after I quit the depo and has become worst threw the years there is a women in my town that has the same problem and the only thing we have in common is we were on the depo for years the nails thickens uproots from the nail bed and goes ingrown it looks like fungus but can’t be cured I know I’ve almost killed myself 4 times with anti fungal drugs with no help to the nails it can become very painful at times so I’m just wondering if this has happened to other women

    • I have one toe nail that started doing that within the last 2 years and it was freaking me out because I had no idea what caused it.

  40. I was normal before I got on depo and only took one injection and my period was normal and wondering how long will it take after one injection for me to become pregnant.

    • I am taking each day a multivit. and vit b and drinking a ton of water and its helping with ridding the depo and balancing my hormones. Ladies, try this, will not help right away, took a couple of weeks and I have noticed the difference. Also eat a balance of fruits, veggies, and lots of protein. It has helped me.

      • Sorry I’m kinda late… u said the vitamins help get rid of the depo or just helps with the symptoms?kinda got confused of what u said

  41. Hi Ladies, wow I am so glad to have found this page! I was on Depo for about a year before stopping in July 2014 and I was not ready for the side effects! My period has only just recently gotten lighter and is slowing stopping. My breast are still very sensitive and very low sex drive. My mood was all over the place and I did gain a bit of weight (mostly on my hips). I was so scared something was wrong with me and I was the only one experiencing this. What exactly is this thing doing to our bodies to make such terrible side effects?? I was even considering going back on Depo just to ease these troubles. I am sooo glad I didnt! If you have just stopped, keep your head up and power through! it will stop eventually. Love and Light xx

  42. All what I’m reading about the depo is kinda scary and makes me want to get off it more. I had my first shot in May and I had my second shot in august but I don’t want to have it again. I’m putting on lots of weight, about 9 pounds and for other health concerns I don’t think it may be the best thing for me to use to manage my periods. Besides, its hard to have a sex life when you are bleeding randomly. I was just wondering, how do u get off it? Do u just not go for ur shot or contact your doctor first? I can’t afford to go to mine so I was thinking of telling the nurse that gives me the shot at the family planning agency that I don’t want it again.How did yall do it?

  43. I only had one depo shot. That was back in March 2014. For the first 3 months I didn’t have a period. Then in June 2014 I had 2 weeks where I was bleeding. Then it stopped again. Now it is October 2014 and I’ve been bleeding for about 3 weeks now. There would be days where I would bleed, but as the days go on the bleeding is getting heavier and heavier. I’m going through hot flashes and night sweats. I’ve been over anxious and dizzy at some points in the day. I am really getting sick from this stuff but i have no idea what to do. I went to the hospital twice for it and they told me to wait it out. Is there anything else that can be done. Please help.

    • I got the depo Aug 2014 was on my period after the shoot I stopped bleeding. Was due for my next shot Nov I never went back. Had a period Dec 26 2015 lasted like a normal period 6 days. Now I’m 2 days late could I be pregnant?

  44. Hi. I was on the depo shot for 2 years on and off. My last shot was in march and ended in may/june. Its been 5 months and i still havent gotten my period and i also have really bad headaches and my breasts hurt so much. My nipples are swollen. I cant be pregnant because i dot. have other symptoms. Please tell me if this is possibly because i stopped the injections. I need to know.

  45. Ow i start to use the depo provera last week monday,so i heard many people saying that if i use this injection i’ll not get a child so is that true? And another question is that,will i go for menstration this month?plz help me coz am now thinking to quik the depo provera

  46. Hi, I found this site and now I know it’s not the amoxicillin I was prescribed. I was on depo provera for the last 9 years after my last child and ended up with dvt in my calf 1st August, which they are saying was.caused by this bc. i was experiencing weird illnesses from January andnin April was sent for lots of tests and 3 injections later it happend, not once did the doctors or clinic say my illnesses could be related to this injection, if they had I might not have spent 9 weeks taking warfarin.My next injection was due 11th Sept and the last 3 weeks have been terrible, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, stomach and back pains, unable to function. I thought it was the antibiotics but I stopped taking them and it’s continued. When I wake up and feel like I’m panicking and within 5 minutes of getting up I feel like I need to go back to bed. I cantntake anymore time off work so how will I cope? I can’t bc anymore. How can I get my body back to normal, I’m drinking lots of water, ginger tea and antioxident berries.

  47. I started my deposit shot on February 2,2014 I had my period for 3weeks when I got my first shot my 2 shot was due on may 2,2014 I got my period as soon as I need my next shot I had my period for 2 days cuz I didn’t take the deposit shot until may 4,2014 as soon as I put the shot my period was gone… me n my husband want to have a baby so I didn’t take my next shot which was supposed to be on August 4,2014 I have been on the shot for like 2.months n 2 weeks I have been having no periods at all just a lot of discharge I have been having unprotected sex to get pregnant but I have taking test be there negative… I don’t understand ….I have discharge its qhit thick n creamy but no period I don’t have …..but when u discharge doesn’t that mean u r ovulating???.. Cuz I can’t get pregnant unless I ovulate…. am very confused with my body I want to have a baby…..please help me my question is am I ovulating or not????

  48. I started my deposit shot on February 2,2014 I had my period for 3weeks when I got my first shot my 2 shot was due on may 2,2014 I got my period as soon as I need my next shot I had my period for 2 days cuz I didn’t take the deposit shot until may 4,2014 as soon as I put the shot my period was gone… me n my husband want to have a baby so I didn’t take my next shot which was supposed to be on August 4,2014 I have been off the shot for like 2.months n 2 weeks I have been having no periods at all just a lot of discharge I have been having unprotected sex to get pregnant but I have taking the test n there negative… I don’t understand ….I have discharge its white thick n creamy but no period …..but when u discharge doesn’t that mean u r ovulating???.. Cuz I can’t get pregnant unless I ovulate…. am very confused with my body I want to have a baby I read on Google that when u can white thick creamy discharge u r either pregnant or ur ovulating…..please help me my question is am I ovulating or not????

  49. I was on the depo shot for about 4 months. And I got my period on September 28th for 3 days. It came back again a few days later. I am confused.

  50. Hi, I am 18 and I stoped using the depo shot a month ago. The due date for my next shot was September 16th-20th of 2014. As of today (October 22, 2014) I have not recieved my period. I dont have the symptoms like most of the womens problems like this have had. I also know for a fact that I am not pregnate. I plan to make a dr.’s appt. in the next few days, but I want other’s opinions. Is this normal or did the depo do somthing to my body because of me taking it for over a year?

  51. Hi there, I was on Depo for 2 years and got off due to lumps in my breasts (Doc said it was due to lots of hormones) in March. I haven’t had a period since a month after the first shot and it still hasn’t come, even 7 months after I stopped the injections. Am I able to get pregnant since I’m not having a period? And is it usual to go this long after stopping Depo for my period to return?

  52. I started the depo shot in june i only got it 1x and ive been bleeding since later on in june its now october have had unprotected sex 1x last week and 1 this week and yess i have been feeling nauseas have hot flashes and fatigue and just having gas and pain in my lower abdomen and ive stoped bleeding and now its a brown discharge could i be pregnant or my shot has just worn out

    • Hi. I was on the depo for 2 years. I bled for 3 months until I had my second shot then completely stopped. I came off November 2018 and since have had various pelvic problems and pains ( I don’t know if it’s all related to the depo) it’s now August and I haven’t had a period in 8 months: just waiting for the day. I’ve been to the doctors twice and they have said it’s normal to take this long to come back on but I am getting really bad headaches and I feel so sick all the time. Just praying for the day to come back on. Feel like the doctors aren’t aware of the side affects. I was told about the bone density but not how I might feel when I come off it.

  53. I had depo 1 time, the beginning of July.. I had a long period the end of September. I never went back to get my second dose. Is it possible for me to be pregnant now, my husband and have been trying to get pregnant, I feel like I am.. Someone answer please.

  54. Iwas on depo for nine months my last shot was in july 2013 whilst on depo i never had my period but and i gained weght like no mans business after stopping depo 2 months later my periods came back i have been having normal periods but iregular cycles which last upto 38 days, i have been trying to conceive and to no avail…
    I THINK ITS BETTER THIS DEPO THING IS REMOVED AS A METHOD OF CONTRACEPTION ITS IRRITATING NO ONE SHOULD EVER GO FOR DEPO UNLESS YOU WANT A SAD LIFE AM PISSED AT ALL MEDICAL PERSONELS COZ THEY ONT EVEN TELL YOU THE BAD SIDE OF IT YOU ONLY GET TO KNOW ABOUT IT WHEN ITS TOO LATE

    • i think whoever came up with this depo should be sued, i dont understand it coz they must have known the effects of it after stopping they should have put an antidot for it or something to flush out the same meds out of the system quicker….i wish i can see you and tell you a piece of my mind get your researches right before you start experimenting in womens bodies…..

  55. Before I started the shot when I was 15, I had my period the same day every month and it lasted for exactly three days. I was young and hid it from my family. I went to planned parenthood with my boyfriend because I felt it was the smart thing to do. I only got the shot two times and that whole period I was on the shot (6 months I think) I never had a single period. I gained 30 pounds even though I was eating healthy, was extremely emotional all the time, and I stopped sleeping very well at night. 6 months after my 2nd shot I decided to go off of it because I was sick of not having periods and gaining weight. Im 19 now and I still haven’t had a normal period. I didnt even have my first period until being off for about 1 1/2 years and it lasted for 3 months. My blood was extremely clotty too. Now I have my period like every other month and it lasts for like 2 weeks extremely heavy to the point where I wouldn’t even go to school. I’m so scared I’m infertile and it has messed up my body. I will never get on any type of birth control ever again. I regret ever getting on it and because I was so young and naive, I feel like I’ve ruined my body and possibly my chance for a baby in the future.

    • Hey, I feel your pain. I’ve had about 5 shots total over the past 6 years…. that’s not many considering its supposed to be 4x a year! I’ve been married for 6 years now…and we cant conceive. This last time I went on it was because I couldn’t handle the depression from seeing my period come every month and no pregnancy in sight. 6 years with no baby, no hope of a baby and why?? Because 6 years ago I had 2 doses? Even the doctors can’t explain it. And if not being able to conceive isn’t hard enough on a woman, add the extreme cramping the “IBS” symptoms although with all the tests I’ve gone thru over the past 2 years the doctors STILL can’t diagnose me with IBS or chrone’s or whatever for the diarreah I have EVERY SINGLE DAY. Im due for another shot next month. I’m not going.

      • Hopefully you’ll have “better luck” with the baby you want. I hope it didn’t wreck you. The drs wont admit it has to be the needle that did me, but I know I’m wrecked. Thanks Depo-population control in it’s prime 🙁

  56. my last depo shot was may 2014 now 6 mths later I have yet to have a period.. im NOT trying to get pregnant at all but am concerned about early menopause anyone have this problem or advice??

  57. Same here depression anxiety hot flashes intense anger for no reason. endrometrial ablation and now hysterectomy plus full set of dentures. And hormone therapy for ten plus years because I am only 30! And possible fibromyalgia that I am being tested for?!? I have never felt worst in my whole life. I wake up through out the night in total body pain! Don’t ever start depo to many complications after

    • I am having the same problems exactly as you are…I have been off the shot for over a year and I had one period that seemed normal but that was 2 months ago and I am not pregnant…anything similar?…I also have terrible anxiety..did have hot flashes and this angry feeling a lot of times that I just didn’t understand where it came from…teeth problems…I have lost 3 teeth..I am so scared and I don’t have any kind of dental insurance…any advice?

    • I’ve been on and off depo for about 8 years I have most of these symptoms the migraines, sore breasts, brown discharge, on and off bleeding after and during sex(even though I wasn’t bleeding beforehand), sore joints, abdominal cramps, no sex drive, fatigue, dizziness, nauseatin at times, and some other pains and issues that might be related to this shot. I am now seeing an OB, I have gotten an ultrasound which everything looked normal so I wonder what is causing my problem? I also got many paps that look both normal and abnormal. If you have an answer to what caused your problems/symptoms please post I am very interested it is frustrating. BTW I am almost 30.

  58. i went on the depo shot in May this Year was on it just that one time didn’t go back in August to get another shot & ever since that May I haven’t gotten my period until now in November my blood is dark brown when I wipe it’s actually red blood. Haven’t been using condoms with my hubby either

  59. Hi!

    I used depo shots immediately after my marriage for an year i.e. 4 shots. I stopped it in july 2013 since we were planning for family. Now my menstruation has become regular but still iam not conceiving. I doubt if the side effects are still there of it. I searched in the internet but couldnt find an answer to it. Approximately how much time is required after the discontinuation of last shot of depoprovera to conceive?

  60. 2 shots and did not get third on 10-20-2014. Living hell started during the first shot and I did not recognize it was related . Anxiety weight gain.. Second shot I made the connection after researching online. I am now suffering withdraw symptoms. If anyone can tell me when this will stop that would be great. I did depo because pills gave me high blood pressure.So peri menopausal symptoms started and I tested and confirmed I am not. Night sweats and cold chills, DEPRESSION, not wanting sex after finding the man of my dreams almost two years ago. Depression related.. not caring and really struggling to keep life in motion. Tears with no reason. I wanted to know who took my half full glass.I wish someone would have told me this could happen to me. Today is a good day and I hope tomorrow when I wake up I am one day closer to the happy go lucky girl I used to be. I can only advise that you say NO to DEPO.

    • Same here. My third shot was due Oct 13. I’m experiencing the same thing. Extreme depression and anxiety, no sex drive. I used to be an over the top, active, happy person. Now every day is a struggle. Please let me know if you find a way to make life a little easier after stopping Depo. I’m beginning to think this nightmare will never end.

      • After going back to the doctor Monday. She said six months after the last shot it is out of your system. I am feeling better knowing it was the shot and knowing it will be better everyday. I have found that staying busy helps. Sad I do not think more women recognize or report how bad this drug can be. Try to smile and know that it is short term and you are not alone.

  61. hi ladies.,i had depo when i was younger at 16 took me months to get a period back and for a week it only came back at lunch and lasted only a few hours.
    i have had one more shot since then and never botherd to go back and get another.four months after i was due to get my next shot i finaly got my period i have had it for six days so far and doesnt seem to be slowing down.(before the depo period would last five days).doesn’t sound like much but its weird for me aswell as a weird aching not quiet like a normal period pain.
    i was getting light headed alot and i wasn’t sure why makes sence now.plus all the prego symtoms took two tests with the nausea and rediculously sore breasts and nipples.ive asked my partner to slapme if i ever think o getting it again just not worth it

  62. I got off of the depo shot about 6 months ago and my cycle have been on for 3 weeks non stop.I’m so moody,miserable,sad,happy, etc.I been to the ER multiple times only to hear there’s nothing they can do.I was put on Provera to stop it but that made it worse.I’m so irritated with this I need help…

  63. I had my first depo shot in july i was suppose to get it again October 10th but i chose not to because i wanted to try and get pregnant i have yet to spot or even have my period since then my breasts arent sore or anything but i was wondering how first time mothers could tell they were pregnant and if you always get sore breasts if your pregnant

    • Thank God for all the above support from all ladies suffering from this monster so-called Depo-Provera. Cursed is the person who invented this dreadful shot! I was very naïve to agree to be getting the shot from my husband who is a medical doctor every three months. He probably had no idea of how harmful it would be after stopping. I have been on it for 9 years after getting enough kids. I did not get a period for 9 years but hell broke loose when I stopped. It is 1 year 5 months since I stopped and I have not had a period. My hormones were checked and I was told to be postmenopausal. I feel so abnormal with joint aches, especially stiff neck hip joint pains, hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, nausea…name it!!
      To my surprise my doctor husband does not relate the discomfort to the depo shots that he faithfully gave me. My life has changed so so much that I hate him to an extent that I wish he… I wish he was a lay man!
      However, like I have read from other posts, it seems like no research was ever done before releasing the drug to be used for FP. If so, why cant the WHO withdraw the Depo-Provera from the market if they really claim to be having the peoples’ health interest at heart???
      For our sisters who are traumatized like me, please try calcium supplements, vitamin B complex, fish oil and take lots of water on a daily basis. I have found this to work for me.

  64. I was on the depo since feb. It has been four months since my shot was due and I haven’t had a period in three months everything is off wack my hormones I’m gaining weight but am constantly throwing up and am depressed thought I was pregnant for three months and went to dr and was told I can’t have kids I just got married and am 17 my doctor said she was going to do the best to make sure I can have kids I start hormones on the 5th any advice I’m scared as he’ll. just wanted one baby right now y’all have expireced this I need advice please

  65. I was on the shot long enough to get 2 injections, and before it was time for me to get the 3rd I decided to discontinue using it. The first month I had a regular period, but the month after I got one that was really heavy. That’s been in June, and I’ve not stopped bleeding since. I was due getting the shot nov. 11th, and of course I did not take it. I am still bleeding, but it seems it isn’t nearly as heavy. I was curious as to if anyone knew how long this bleeding might continue since I’ve not taken the shot?

  66. I have just turned 18 years old. I was on the shot for almost 2 years. I was getting my shots from a Brooke clinic. The nurse refused me the shot since I had a low BMI and had apparently lost weight since going on the shot 2 years ago. (I am naturally very skinny, although eat a lot of food). The nurse was unsure about whether it was safe for me to be on the shot since it can do a lot of damage to the bones. She recommended that I have the coil instead but I am really unsure about getting it.

    Since coming off the depo my boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex but haven’t had sex as often as whilst on the shot. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 3 years. Whilst on the shot I had a much higher sex drive. Since coming off the shot I have none at all and do not really enjoy him touching me at all.

    I got irregular bleeding during the shot. When I first came off the shot I had an extremely heavy period which is unusual for me. I have now been off the shot for a couple of months and my periods are irregular. For the past couple of weeks I have had a slight brown discharge which is ongoing. A while back whilst on the depo I had stomach cramps which resulted in a large blood clot lump.

    Another side effect of the depo that really affected me was mood swings. I would very often get very angry for no reason. I also got very depressed at times and suffered bad anxiety. Leaving the house and going out with my friends became a daunting task for me although I have always been quite a shy person.

    I was also very tired all the time. I would often get home from school about midday and sleep for hours. Since coming off the shot I am still quite tired but try not to sleep during the day and if I do, not for very long.

    I feel better since coming off the shot, however, have not been off for long enough to properly tell. One last thing…. since stopping the depo, I have been experiencing very bad migraines/headaches (usually in the evening before going to bed). Someone mentioned on here that the use of ‘Agnus Castus’ tablets can help. I will consider giving them a go since they supposedly help with mood swings and menstrual cramps.

  67. Been on depo since May 2010. It stopped my period completely, I lost serious weight real fast and I stopped crying about the stupidest things. I reacted very well to the drug and had no noticeable side effects until I couldn’t afford it anymore. I was supposed to get my next shot back in September, it’s the end of November now and the depression I find myself in is reminiscent of being a hormonal teenager. I spent many years as a suicidal manic depressive and tried so many drugs. Marijuana helps but it’s illegal and not so easy to afford anymore (inflation shouldn’t hit the black market…ugh) and I tried prozac and all those goodies, to no avail. Then I met the Depo shot. It changed my life. Changed who I was a human. I actually felt…happy. Today? I just want to curl up and die from how sad I am. I can’t stop crying and everything feels too overwhelming to keep going. My period came back pretty quick and is now BRUTAL with cramps and the emotions. Oh my god the emotions. I could care less about bone density compared to these horrific feelings.

  68. I’ve been off depo for about five weeks now and I have been bleeding for about three and a half weeks now . Is this normal or do I need to go to the doctor about it ?

  69. i been on depo provera since 2008 and i stop taking ot in may of 2014 and been having real bad cramps and bleeding kn the inside of my vagina dark red and been offf of it for 6 months now going on 7 in december 2014 i also been nauseated sick eyes blurry, dizzy, bout to fall out what could be wrong im only 21 now

  70. I stopped to use depo last year october, now i want a baba there is possibilty that i will fall pregnant.help me i realy want a baby

  71. Hello,

    I was on the depo for about 4 years- When i came off it everything was fine, my periods came back and i neve rput any weight on. Then i wen ton the Pill for a few months but remembered why i never took that option in the first place.. soo went on the Depo last year. In this year i have put a stone on. So i decided to coem off it and let my body do what it was supposed to do and have a period. Well it has been 3 months.. No period, my face looks like a dot dot page with the amoun tof spots and im always extreamly tired and very moody.

    My first 4 years of depo was a great experience. Nothing bad happend and i cam eon my period a week after coming of the depo.. But now i dont feel like me, im moody and snappy and my break outs are awful.

    I guess its a downfall for the depo 🙁

  72. I wish I had known all the side effects I would experience coming off of it, it has been hell ever since (last shot was Aug 2013, on it since nov 2010, had it every three months) we were hoping to start trying to conceive at this point but with so many side effects still happening I’m worried I won’t be able to. You name it I’ve had it. Migraines, tender breasts, hot flashes, cold sweats, missed periods, heavy periods, 2wk long periods, spotting all month…. It has yet to end. If you haven’t started it, don’t!

    • Did you notice any weight gain after stopping the shots? if so, were you conscience about what you were eating and watching calories? also any exercise if you did gain weight?
      im so afraid of gaining weight after i stop depo, but i live a pretty active lifestyle.

  73. its been 6 months since last took the depo shot and still no period at all I was on it 1 year is this normal?

  74. Hello, I am ow starting to worry, and thinking about going top see my doctor. I am a 23 year old female. And where do I start, I went on the injection when I was 15 I then came off it when I was 16 1/2, I them met my current partner and decided to go on the implant I was was not ready to become a mum, I had the implant in for the whole 3 years, then returned back to the injection, I came off the injection July last year as I was aware it may stay in my system for a while thinking me and my partner was ready for a family as a couple months passed we decided I should go on the pill you take everyday (you don’t stop for periods you carry on taking it) as I’m not able to have any other contraception. We then decided we really was ready and I stopped all contraception around September October 2013. And I still have not become pregnant? I have had regular 28 to 30 day cycles for the past 4 months but I don’t think I am overlating everytime, how can I help my body return? It is starting to worry and I don’t want to sound silly going to the doctors but if I haven’t seen any change etc by the end of February I think I need to go just to put my mind at rest as I am not starting to believe o can’t have children and me and my partner are desperate to have our own little family.

  75. (15yo) When I took the shot, I thought it was safe and a good way to get rid of the torment of my period every month ( First day id barf every single time and couldnt move.. Heavy and lasted a week and a half). Little did I know.. On Aug. 19th 2014 I skated down a steep hill with confidence and ended up practically roadkill. Except the car was parked….. I took the shot Sep. 13th 2014 thinking that all would go well. But the shot stopped my body from trying to heal itself. I has been almost 4 months (if im counting right) since I broke my collarbone and im still not fully healed. When i took the shot I thought I was period free, but when the week came for mother nature to give me the red light, I started. And ever since I havent stopped. Yes. A period for that long? That must be hell! Well believe it or not, you get used to it. The whole shabang. My parents took me to the doctor even though they were still hating on me for taking it. They ran a few tests and they confirmed im not anemic. The doctor told my parents I could take one of the forms of the pill to help regulate my periods, but my dad being the dad he is, refused. Almost 13 weeks now and im hoping its almost out of my system… Im 5’4′ and 106lbs… I know its different for everyone but how long will it take?!? I realise this isnt yahoo answers and that it’ll take a while for a response, but as you can see.. Im patient

  76. Hello woman I have been on depo/provera since may-Aug 2014 oct. Came on a 4 day period. But nov. I been on my period in still haven’t ended. Very bad back aches,headaches,anxiety,very moody,not sexually active don’t wanna be touched, craving still gained 20lbs so many different side effects I wouldn’t advise anybody to get this birth control

  77. I started taking depo at the age of 13 because my parents made me. My doc never told me or my parents about side effects. I just got off of it now that im 17, 4 years later. I have been off for 3 months now and have continous bleeding mood swings tender breast acne and bloating. I am sick of this no one informed me of any of this and I was to young to do research
    I do not want to take more pills or any sort to help the detox is there a natural way to over come this?

    • As far as I know, you just have to wait it out! Drink ALOT of water, that seems to help me… I only took it once and I haven’t stopped bleeding. When I went to the docs(not pp) they said that the pill helps to regualte it but thats up to you..

    • Did you notice any weight gain after stopping the shots? if so, were you conscience about what you were eating and watching calories? also any exercise if you did gain weight?
      im so afraid of gaining weight after i stop depo, but i live a pretty active lifestyle.

  78. I’ve been reading through just about every single comment and haven’t found one that matches my symptoms. I was on the shot for over a year and decided to stop back in October. During the time I had the shot, I had a non-stop period. For a year straight. It wasn’t even spotting, this was full on. Being anemic as it is, I decided to get off the shot because I started getting dizzy and extremely tired, which was common for me when I was low on iron. I took all my vitamins, even extra iron to help with the anemia but nothing helped. Ever since stopping the shot, the bleeding has stopped but worse symptoms came. I’ve had extreme stomach pains, especially during or right after eating. I’ve had chronic nausea, I’ve lost a lot of weight just because I simply can’t eat. I’m lucky if I can eat a piece of Odin toast without feeling like I want to puke. My depression has severely kicked in to the point I had to take a leave of absence from college to try and recollect myself. My period hasn’t returned either. I haven’t had any sex since July/August and I’ve never missed a shot, so there’s no way I’m pregnant. I’m beginning to think that constant period wasn’t so bad.. I’m starting to get really scared that something is really wrong and lacking in health insurance doesn’t help at all. I just want to be able to eat again. I haven’t been able to return to my normal life in months. If anyone has any advice, please, email me at vcmdesso@gmail.com

  79. Ok, I am 19 and I have been put on the depo shot maybe 3 or 4 times, and I haven’t had a period in over a year. The last depo shot I got was probably back in 2013, its really scarring me because idk what’s going on. And I really hope this doesn’t effect me from having kids in the future, so if there is anyway possible please comment back and tell me what you think. Thank you for your time and effort

  80. I am 44yrs old. I started the Depo shot July 16,2014. I started bleeding on 07/21/2014 and still have not stopped 12/16/2014 today. What can i do to stop the bleeding? Doctor said that this is normal. What part of this is normal. Certain test that was normal Albumin and kidney are abnormal. Urine keytones are abnormal. The depression is worse and i haven’t made love to my husband in almost five months. HELP ME.

  81. Hi, I am currently on the depo, and recently did some research and learned about the bone density issues to do with the depo. I also read that I shouldn’t be on the depo for more than two years. I have been on the depo for four years, and my drs have only mentioned stopping it when advising me to think about children. I have never been informed about the side effects and since I found out I have noticed other issues. I was on the contraceptive implant at 18, which is almost exactly when I began suffering from anxiety, which has continued and is getting worse. I have noticed breathing problems, especially when I am sleeping; and when I was training earlier in the year I had pains in my bones, and had no idea it was related to my birth control. I feel as though I cannot trust my doctors to give me accurate advice, but I want to stop all chemical contraception, and I just don’t know if I can simply stop the injection. Then there are the symptoms that follow. I am scared, and trying to find some educated advice.

  82. Hello, so I have been off depo for over 18 weeks and still no sign of my actual cycle. Just some spotting here and there. Without a cycle, Is there any chance that I can get pregnant?

  83. Im 19 now and was 18 when I got the shot. I was kinda pressured into getting it. Never did my doctor explain to me the side effects of the after. I’m afraid that my cycle will last forever. I never was sexually active and this will make my first year in college….me personally I never thought I needed the contraceptive …but my mom told me that I did and yes at 18 you make your own decisions. This I can say was the biggest mistake of my life and im afraid my body will never go back to my normal 3day cycle without cramps, headaches, and drowsiness. I swear thats all I feel since having taking the shot in February. I have bad mood swings and emotions poor out like water. I’ve always been sensitive. But now im more depressed than ever …all I do is cry…ABOUT EVERYTHING LITERALLY.

    • That’s normal between the first few months of stopping your hormones are going crazy making your menstral cycle worse and your mood change very easily these are temporary side effects

  84. I been on depo for 5 years recently stop taking it this june an ive been having a period every month but I did not have one in September. I want to get pregnant an im curious to how long ill have to wait since I been on for so long.

  85. I recently stopped depo provera about 4 12 months ago. I’m 16 years old and was on it for two years. While I was on depo I had no menstral cycle I just got my first menstral cycle in two years how long until my menstral cycle is over?

  86. I am 28 and decided to stop using the depo shot this year after using it continuously since I was 19. I loved the depo shot! As someone who forgets things, I thought it was a reliable, effective use of birth control.

    With that being said, I was horrified to read about the bone density issues, as well as the possibility for difficulties in becoming pregnant. I decided this year I would stop because my husband and I have been disgussing having a family. My last shot was in May, it is now December…not a single period.

    I think the most frustrating part about this process, is I feel so deceived. I feel frustrated that doctors never mentioned the possible horrors this drug could cause. As a 28 year old, I now know to be weary of birth control but how sad I had to research and discover for myself. I may not have listened at 19, 20, 21, but I feel disgusted a doctor never mentioned the potential problems of starting a family in the near decade I was on the depo shot. Thank you for educating women, I wish one of my many doctors had. I feel scared and nervous for future fertility.

    Also interestingly, I was diagnosed with bipolar2 within the first year starting the depo.

  87. I’ve been on the depo for about 2 – 2 and a half years. I feel like for most for the first year I was on it I was always spotting, don’t know why I stayed on it for so long..I decided to switch to the pills to get my period regular again. It worked but I gained weight so I thought id give the depo another try. Since I’ve been on it I get my period once sometimes twice in between shots. It comes unexpected and really heavy it just gushes out and stays for a week or 2. I hate it. I’m supposed to go back for my shot in a few days but don’t want to continue it. I’m planning to go to the pill just to regulate my period again. I wish I never started the depo…just not worth it 🙁

  88. I also hate the depo shot. I had baby number six in June of this year and intended on getting my tubes tied right away. However, I had to wait 90 days before that could be done. For safety measures the hospital recommended that I get the depo shot. I thought it wasn’t a bad idea since I didn’t have to worry about pregnancy for three months. I didn’t know about the side effects either. While on the shot I experienced achy bones, hot flashes, irregular bleeding for the first month, and weight gain. After the shot I started to bleed so much and heavily that I was prescribed some pills just to get it to slow down. Since I have yet to find out when will my next cycle will come.

  89. I got a depo shot in August n was supposed to get the other on November 14 but I didn’t go back 4 it but the side effects r horrible I keep waking up in the night night sweats I feel sick joint aches n I ‘ve been bleeding since November 10 wat can I do

  90. I got a depo shot in august n I was supposed to get another on Nov 14 but I didn’t go but I haven’t stopped bleeding lightly since Nov 10 n I feel sick joint pain I keep waking up at night n I am worried all the time…wat can I do

  91. I was on Depo for 6 years. The only downsides I found were weight gain and headaches towards the end of the three months. I had no period at all and had minor spotting every 6 months or so. I stopped due to my headaches getting worse and now it is awful. I’ve had my period over a month now, major mood swings, bad cramps, and tender breasts. Most people I’ve heard on it had these when they were starting it, but I’m having it now that I’m off it.

  92. oh my gosh. I thought maybe I was crazy until I did research about depo. I am 20 years old I first had the copper iud which worked perfectly. until it kept falling out. so of course planned parent hood suggested DEPO!! me knowing nothing about it just that its carefree an worry free I got it. I gained weight even when I worked hard to get my baby weight off from my daughter I gained that back. I started to feel disconnected as if I was high or something. I got hot flashes my period stopped and I became very moody. but that isn’t the end I decided I am done with this trash. depo would not let me go I took one dose just one an when I decided to stop I couldn’t sleep found my self up all night. then when I would get up i would be so tired with my one year old an so moody. next I started having maybe panic attacks I don’t know what u would call them. I would wake up through the night with my mind spinning an heart racing scared for my life didn’t know what was going on it was like I was high but was having a bad trip. my fiance would hold my hand an help me through it. at obgyn he found that since depo stopped my period I have a cyst in my ovariansbso he put me on a low dose of the pill to start my period an help the cyst go away. things have gotten worse i stopped the pill an I plan on detoxing this crap out of my system I rather have another baby then go through this seriously I’m scared if I don’t detox I’ll be put in a nut house because the panic attacks are getting worse through the nights. please if you are using this drug stop it now. women talk about they have periods lasting for long months stop whining after women on depo are going through much worse I am 20 years old and engaged and I have no sex drive I can’t get wet and sex is painful and I am moody I feel disconnected an I have weird panic attacks through the night

    • Hello, I am 20 years old and got my first shot of depo almost a month ago I have been spotting every single day since. The spotting has not been heavy and has not been red blood I am scared to have sex because of this shot I’m afraid since I’ve been bleeding for about a month straight that it’s not very reliable. And I am not using it for periods just as a birth control .. Any helper suggestions?

  93. after my last injection in a two weeks i felt the pain in my upper legs seems like i can’t stand on my own feet.i think my bones are broken

  94. Hi I have read all your posts about periods that last 4 months but I was wondering if any of you ladies have experienced no bleeding even after stopping my last injection?? Last shot was Feb 14 and still waiting on any sort of bleeding as this was the main reason I stopped the shots!! I have also very sore pain in my knees bones etc.. Xx

  95. ‘- I Decided To Take Depo Provera & It Made My Hair Start Falling Out Within Days Of The Injection . My Shot Has Worn Off But My Hair Still Falls Out . Why Is This Happening ?

  96. I was put on the depo shot when I was about 16 but only got the shot once and ever since my cycle has been irregular. There’s times where it wouldn’t come for months and I would go to the doctor and get these pills that I would have to take for a week so my cycle would come. So now that I’m 20 I haven’t had my cycle since September 17th of 2014 I would have stomach cramps every now and then and then on December 28th I got a heavy brown discharge out of no where is that normal?

  97. I had been on depo since I was 17 I bled on and off for the first three months. Then I completely stopped having periods. I recently stopped taking my shot in September and I started having a semi period today as of December 30th. Usually if I’m late on my shot I get it and the bleeding stops so I’ll find out today but so far it has worked for me I drink milk and work out so my bones are good

  98. Hi, I had just one shot. It was after a had an abortion. I didn’t take the second one, because I didn’t feel good. The symptoms was overwhelming. Now that I am off of it I still don’t feel well. I haven’t had my period yet. How long does it take after being off of the depo do we get our period back on track?

    • It can take up to 6 months after your next expected date of your next shot. So if your next shot is in February, then it can be 6 months after that date. My suggestion is to not take another shot because the side effects are too bad. Find another contraceptive.

  99. I can relate to a lot of the information here. I was on depo for about one year or less. It has been almost two years and my cycle is still erratic. I’ll have spotting for days which then goes away. Then a week later I start with a full blown period that ends quickly. Then a week or two later it happens all over again. The tenderness and pain in my breasts is often unbearable. Sometimes they feel swollen and hot, like abnormally hot, to the touch. I never had these problems when I was on the pill. Depo was awful and I cannot believe it is still affecting my life today.

  100. Hi im a lupus sufferer and would like to know if taking the depo injection stops you from having your period or not ?

  101. Got my shot on September 16th 2014 while on my period. Stopped it right away until October 5th 2014. It has not stopped bleeding since. It’s been 3 month straight with no signs of stopping. This was after only one shot and I’ve tried multiple ways to cease the breakthrough bleeding with no luck. I became anemic as well. Ladies, do NOT get this shot. (Hair thinning, bone density thinning, brittle teeth-and I’m only 22 at 5’1″ and 100lbs.) Still desperately trying to find a way to stop the bleeding but I’m keeping my chin up. That’s all I can do. Any suggestion to get rid of this bleeding would be greatly appreciated.

    • Don’t take anything just wait it out, cause I only try the depo for the 3 month cycle and I didn’t take it again and I’ve been bleeding heavy 1 month next month spotting and I went to the doctors but they want to put me on something else but refuse

  102. Back on November 6th I had unprotected sex. At first we were playing around and we had started dry humping and then He didn’t go in all the way, he had just put it in me once and after that I had told him to get off because I was scared and he did. I had asked him constantly if he pre cumed or cumed In me he said he didn’t he didn’t feel wet at all. I didn’t believe him so I had went to my healthcare provider on the 19th of Nov and we did a urine and blood test both came out negative. But when i took the urine test I had a pinkish brownish discharge? She said it could be from all my stress and that I was going to get my period. But I had never had that before. But my period only lasted for 3 days was kinda medium not to heavy. A week later I went back and got on the depo shot. And I’ve been having nausea, feeling really tired, my upper stomachs hurting and Lowe stomach. It just gives lots of discomfort, it’s getting bigger and my pelvic areas getting bigger too is this normal?? And I’ve taken 5 pregnancy tests in Dec all came out negative. And I started to spot on New Years eve it started really light brown and then now it’s going to a reddish brownish spotting. took another pregnancy test today and it came out negative. Im freaking out because I heard you can get a false negative an im afraid im one of those people. Could I be pregnant???:( or could the depo provera shot be making me feel this way??

  103. Hi does anyone have any info for me I have had the depo for the last 9 months no periods at all. I’m due to have it again in February but all of a sudden I have started my period again after. 9 months of not having one just had a smear which came back clear does anyone know why this has happened or if something is wrong thanks

  104. Same here I’ve been off from the depo since august I stil haven’t had a period since then.. Have no idea and I always have arm aches and legs since then… The first time I tuk the injection I had severe cramps and headaches I changed to the 3 months and I decided to quite. Now I’m waiting for my period to return to normal again…… They should hve told us about the side effects…

  105. I have been on the depo shot for a little over 4 years. And every time a month before im due to get it again i start bleeding. Usually it stops with the shot. But the last couple of months ive been having brown discharge after the shot. It wont go away! What can i do? Its very uncomfortable and annoying

    • So say your last injection was in January and your suppose to get your next injection in April. It can take up to 6 months from your next expected injection date (April). So your period might not come back til October.

  106. I am only 18 and came of depo the 14th December 2014 ,since then I haven’t stopped bleeding and it’s been really heavy, when do you think my period will go back to normal?

  107. This has been a nightmare. I got 2 cycles of the shot, the last was February of 2014, it’s been nearly a YEAR and my body is unresponsive to sex. I want to do it, im terribly attracted to my partner, but I have to use lube every time. I’m in my late 20s. The tingly urge is not there even though I’m emotionally into it. I’ve tried diet, exercise, quitting smoking, drinking tons of water. Nothing changed. This shot flipped a switch in my body and has taken a lot away from me.

    • Bri,
      I feel the same way but I haven’t took the shot for 5 years now. Sometimes it takes everything I have to have sex with my husband and I don’t understand what’s going on. I’m very attracted to my husband and during sex is amazing but getting started is the issue. I have had this issue for like 2 years now. I recently quit smoking, this Friday will make 5 weeks and I try to stay away from all the soda and drink more water. I am hoping to see a change soon.

  108. Alot people have to read on it first when it comes to depo shots its only suppose to be used for temporary until u find a more long term birth control. Depo is not suppose to be used for so many years thats why u will have bone loss and all those other symptoms and yes the longer u are on it will prevent u from being able to get pregnant or even have a period. My doctor informed of all this and if u look it up it does tell u this stuff, so if u trying to do a lawsuit its not going to go through not trying to be harsh but there is pamplets and information about it and your doctors should have informed u, if not u all need a new doctor!!

  109. I toom my depo shot in may it made me feel funny so i decided not to take the next shot which would’ve been due in August now mind i i bleed from june all the qay to October then it stopped now its january and i had no period since October i dont know what the problem is i took pregnancy tests they are negative i gained weight also

  110. This is my first time taking depo and i have been on my period for a month and i want to know how long will it take before i come off my period

  111. If you are 17 or 18 and have been on the depo shot for about two years and miss a shot for about two months and have been having unprotected sex regularly is their a chance of being pregnant if it’s been over one/two months since the last shot was due?

  112. I’ve been on depo for about 8 months now which means I’m about to get my second shot. I have been haveing / brow/ red discharge everyday for thoes 8 months. It’s not as heavy as a period. I want to know how much longer it will take for it to stop.

  113. Had one depo shot in september. Its january and still no period. It stopped my period right away. Side effects for me was extreme sleepiness, crying for no reason and like I said still no period… wondering if it will ever return. General history high estrogen, ovarian cysts.

  114. I got off of the depo shot December 17th. I have been on my period for eleven days now. I got on the shot because my cramps were so bad. Now, I am having bad cramps, &&’ my blood has been brown the whole time.

  115. I took only one shot n I didn’t go back for another n now it’s been 2 months my breasts r sore n am gaining weight…..could I be pregnant

  116. I WILL NEVER USE THE DEPO SHOT AGAIN!!

    I was on the Depo-Provera shot for 2 years. While I was using it, I loved it. I had bad menstrual cramps before taking it and hated having a period. When my doctor put me on Depo-Provera, I immediately stopped having periods and with that, didn’t have any more cramps. I didn’t have a period for 2 years but I gained over 60 pounds!! September of 2009 I quit taking the Depo-Provera shot and was waiting for that lovely period to come back. I didn’t have a period for 1 year after I stopped taking it and still to this day I do not have a regular period. I can go months with out having a period but sometimes only be a week or so late. September of 2015 will make 6 years I have been off the Depo-Provera shot. Me and my husband have been together for 4 years and have never used protection during sex. We are now wanting to start a family but me not having a regular period makes it very difficult to know when I’m ovulating. After stopping the Depo-Provera I have noticed that before every period I get symptoms of pregnancy like tender beast, frequent urination, nausea and bloating. This can last for weeks sometimes. My doctor tells me to get birth control pills to ovulate my period but honestly I don’t want to take birth control ever again! I am starting to think that I will never have a regular period again and maybe this has lessen my chance to get pregnant. I am so over whelmed over the whole situation and DON’T recommend anyone to take it!!

    • I thought I was the only one that was dealing with this issue I thought it was all in my head because I didn’t hear of anymore stories from women but my own. Why don’t we all come together and do something that shot RUINED my life at the age of 19. I have never been the same and my medical records can prove that. Also all the side effects that they talk about now was nothing I read and signed to in 1997. If anybody wants to join me I’m going to do alot of research take notes and find SOMEONE who will listen. My email is michellefields77@yahoo.com. please feel free to reach me.

  117. i had my last depo in july in August i was diagnosed with high blood pressure im 37 and have 3 kids im trying for another but how long will it take to fall pregnant and will the high blood have an impact on getting pregnant

  118. I got my first shot on September 25 &’ I’m still spotting what can I do to make it stop I hate this fuckin shot its the worst NEVER EVER IN MY LIFE will this be an option bullshit I can’t do anything ..smh

  119. i got my shot in aug. 2014 and bleed until dec. 22… i missed my appointment to take the next shot because i bleed for too long but i did have unprotected sex during that time frame of bleeding but it was more of spotting not heavy bleeding……since i chose not to get back on it i havent had a period and my back hurts along with abdominal pain that comes and goes…also my breast are tender ….i feel things at time moving but it could be gas as well as baby but you never know unless you test…

    • I have exact problem. My 1st shot in October, and my 2nd shot should be 01/15/15. I don’t think I will ever get it again. I still bleeding after almost 3 moths, and I don’t know how long it gonna last. I am sooooo tired and frustrated.

  120. I see a lot of people complaining about the depo shot. In my experience it was the best birth control ever. I used to have periods that lasted 7-9 days. The worst cramps that would bring me to tears. I was miserable. Then I got pregnant and had my son in may 2013. I had a c section but still had a period or bleeding for about a week. Afterwards I got my first depo shot. And that was it. No more periods, not even spotting. No cramps, mood swings, no weight gain. I loved it. I had absolutely no problem with it. I just stopped taking it a couple months ago and I started my period a few weeks after. Only since we’re trying for another baby. But I will definitely be getting back on it afterwards! I don’t know why people are wanting to get rid of this form of birth control. Birth control works different for everyone! We’re not all the same. If you don’t like it then try something else. But for me and a friend of mine and I’m sure a lot of other women actually like it.

  121. I haven’t ever felt as horrible in my life as I did on the depo shot. I had terrible weight gain in the two years that I took the shot, equaling almost 70 pounds, my hair fell out in chunks, my teeth were brittle and sensitive (still are almost a year later), my feet swelled up three times the size they are, my hands and fingers would swell up also. I had horrible mood swings and I almost think that the depo shot gave me hallucinations and odd thoughts that made me think that everyone was out to get me. My relationship suffered very badly too. He didn’t want to be around me because of the way that I acted, I constantly accused him of cheating and doing things he didn’t and wasn’t doing. I believe that this birth control ruined my life for two and a half years and I am SO glad I’m off of it. I lost 16 pounds in the first week I wasn’t on the depo shot, the water weight alone was insane! I hope that all of you will rethink taking this horrible birth control and stick to the methods that you know work, and are safer!

    If anyone wants to contact me my e-mail is clondon665@gmail.com 🙂

  122. If I have been on the depo for over 15 years how long will it be before I have a period and will they be painful and heavy!? I am not looking to get pregnant but want to know what to expect after such a long time!

  123. I took one depo shot October 2013. I started to get a very light period October 2014, but was not ovulating. I started to ovulate in December 2014, however, my period is still very light and not back to “normal”. I have been trying to conceive and am worried that I will not be able to until my period is back to “normal”. I have started to track my ovulation and have been unsuccessful in conceiving. My question is, is there anything I can do to speed up the process. I’ve tried “waiting”, but 16 months after one injection, I am becoming concerned.

  124. How do I lose this weight I’ve gained since taking the depo.. I’ve gained about 10 lbs and I’ve never eaten so healthy and excersied so much and I can not seem to get rid of this… Would switching to a different birth control change or do I just have to weight it out? Help!!!

  125. I think Depo is making me ill. I have been on the shot for around three years. I’ve had nothing but panic attacks, Anxiety, headaches everyday, sleep patterns have changed. Recently over the past six months I’ve got heartburn like when I was pregnant at 17. My stomach hurts like heck. It cramps and then spasms after I take Pepcid. I’ve been to the hospital 4x and they say sever acid reflux. My gastroenterologist says functional dyspepsia with nerve problems. My back kills me everyday. I have cramps and spasm head to toe. Don’t forget mood swings. My last shot was dec 5th 2014. How long until it all wears off if I stop the shot?

  126. I haven’t Seen my period in like 7 months after taken shot, I bleed something an that just started doing that 2 weeks ago. Help me I’m t trying to.have a family here

  127. I’m on depo right now my next shot is 2/5/15 to 2/19/15 but I don’t want to take the shot anymore I want to take the pills but can I start te pills now or when can I start them I’ve been bleeding for almost two weeks now

  128. Hi i had the depo jab over 8 months ago last n only had 3 shots. I was bleeding non stop on it n itching. I have had no cotroseption yet.. I had two periods last month having unptected sex with my babyfather/partner all the time. Have no period this month yet.. Taking hpt n all negative.. I just want to know if i can have more kids n want to soon as.

  129. I had my first Depo shot on 10/16/14,and I missed my period of October . Nightmare start in November when I start to bleed.now it is jan 10,2015 and I am still bleeding. I have mood swing, my body have cramp, lower abdomen feel aching like when you have period. I am frustrated, so is my husband . One shot, and the bad effect take too long. I want my normal period back 🙁

  130. I am turning 43 in a couple of months and decided to stop getting depo shots last month. I have been on depo more on then off the last 15 years abouts and have chosen to stop to be able to see what my body is doing in regards to menopause.

    I would really love to see more information regarding the impact long term use and if it has any influence with menopause. Does it help it come faster as it does in some ways mimic menopause? Because of being on it so long was my body already put into it like if I had a hysterectomy? With my age and length of use is there still a risk of pregnancy?

    I have a lot of questions and there just arent answers, that I have found anyway. I must say though that I used depo for all these years because it worked without the horrible side effects I got from other methods.

    • Shannon – I am looking for the same thing! I have been on the shot for 18 years now; never had a period but am 51, almost 52, and want to get off of it to see if I am in/through menopause. I can’t find any information out there either. Every one has given their symptoms but I don’t know the things I experience are/were caused by the shot. Hope I find something because everything I have read, it could be H*** when I stop.

  131. I HAVENT HAD A PERIOD SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2013 IN I BEEN OFF THE SHOT IN HAVENT TAKEN ANY PILLS I ONLY GOT THE SHOT THREE TIMES THEN I STOPPED IN I STILL HAVEN’T HAD A PERIOD IN ITS JANUARY OF 2015 SO CAN SOMONE TELL ME WHAT THEY THINK IS GOING ON IN CAN SOMETHING BE RNG?

  132. My last injection was July 2012. I’m still not having a regular period or able to conceive. What to do to get periods regular again

  133. I totally regret taking the Depo shot. I was on it for about a year and a half. My treatment ended in March 2014 because I felt I was gaining too much weight and I began to break out on my cheeks. ( Which I have never broke out on my cheek area even in my teenage years). Since getting off the shot my acne on my cheeks have got significantly worse and worse. I have used every preventive otc product to help fight acne but nothing is working. My hormones are so unbalanced and the acne problems are bring down my self esteem. I wish I never went on this Depo shot.

  134. I got on depo in July of 2011 & decided to get off of it & not go in on May of 2013 to get it anymore. I have had bad headaches, nausea, still gaining weight no matter what i do, dizziness, white discharge that smells really bad and no matter what I do doesn’t go away, hot flashes, & pretty much all of the symptoms of pregnancy. I’ve had to pay much money to pay off doctor bills because of the effects. Before depo i had tells regular periods that lasted about 3 days and barely any cramping at all. Now I have had a period lasting the past 5 weeks and i have severe cramps leading to me missing college and work. I can’t afford to do this unfortunately. Would like to know if anyone else has this discharge & how to help the horrible smell? Also recently i have met a woman who makes essential oil blends and candles, etc. From home. She made me a blend that relieves me of all my cramps! Here is her Facebook page where she sells the blend!
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefrangrancehousecandleco/

  135. It’s weird because ween I was on the shot I would have spotting but I was on it for 3 months now since I’ve been off it I have not had no period no spotting no nothing

  136. I was on the Depo shot when i was 16 and i stopped it after my second dose i am 20 now and i only have spotting periods when ever they chose to come. I want to start a family now but no matter what still cant get pregnant and the last period I can recall was in November 8th of 2014 and havent had one since i have had 2 pregnancy test in November and December that came up negative. I dont know what to do but i feel like the depo shot might have something to do with this but not sure. If any one can tell me whats wrong with my body it would greatly be appreciated, Thank you.

  137. There wasn’t anything wrong with getting the shot every three months. Until I start to see changes and my body like I start to spot a month after my first shot. I thought something was wrong with me. My doctor did tell me the side effects at all . I was not to happy with the spotting every day for two months . So I decided to stop getting the shot . It been two months now and I am not spot or have a period and I am happy about it.I was cramping light cramps I thought I was pregnant until it took a taste and it come back negative.

  138. There wasn’t anything wrong with getting the shot every three months. Until I start to see changes and my body like I start to spot a month after my first shot. I thought something was wrong with me. My doctor did tell me the side effects at all . I was not to happy with the spotting every day for two months . So I decided to stop getting the shot . It been two months now and I am not spot or have a period and I am happy about it.I was cramping light cramps I thought I was pregnant until it took a taste and it come back negative.
    I was very upset that it was negative but then I was happy and I can wait until the time is right .

  139. I came off my depo 5 weeks and 1 day and I have not seen my period s yet and I have had sex y could it be y I have not had a period

  140. I haven’t took depo in 5 months now and my period still haven’t came on. Im very concerned. Im also not pregnant. Whatshould I do?

    • It’s normal to not get periods on the depo. Just take calcium supplements because it’s linked to decreases in bone mass. However, I loved it for years and now going through the worst time after stopping it. Sore breasts, headaches, dizziness, mood swings, horrible cramps, spotting, now a yeast infection because of the hormone changes. Hope this goes back to normal soon!

  141. Ive been on depo for almost 2 years now. I was on and off my period for 9 months, everyday but just spotting. After that it just stopped. Ive noticed everytime i have sex the spotting comes back for like 3 days. Not only that (this is very weird since i am 21but would really like to know if anyone else is experiencing this) my vagina is so dry and itchy, i cant even have sex cause it is dry and it hurts. Gotten tested for stds and everything so its not and ive noticed this happened when i got on the depo cause i couldnt have sex for the longest time due to all the spotting!!! Im so tired of it and my sex drive is just like gone! So annoying. On top of that i have the crazy fatigue to where its so hard for me to get out of bed! Back hurts, cant run without my knees and ankles feel like theyre rubbing against each bone. The inly thing this shot helped out with was helping me gain weight and stopping my crazy heavy periods!!! But now its like i just want my periods back id go through that than going through this horrible mess! My boyfriend even claims ive changed a lot mood wise with this period, i completely rage out and lose control over the smallest things. This thing is horrible and now that ive these comments ive came to realize all this ive been going through is all because of the shot!! I hate it! Someone please tell me their experiencing the itchyness and dryness? Am i the only one here?

  142. I have a question I got off the depo shot 3 months ago last month which is December 1 I had got my period and got off it the 4th which I believe o had to get it this month January 1 but I still haven’t gotten it till this day is it risky for me to be pregnant?

  143. I been off the depo for two years and I feel that I still have side effect problems from being on it! Does birth control pills help regulate it out your system at least? I been taking thyroid care and it seems to helping out!

  144. Hi i had my last shot march 2014 and i just started getting a regular flow the past two months but this month (January 2015) I’ve already got my period twice the first time was completely normal. Second time it has been really heavy changing a tampon every 20 mins to a hour for the past 6 days

  145. i got the injection in October and was due for my next injection on the 5th but not sure if its a good idea because ive had my period since i got the injection and when having sex it makes the bleeding worse. Does anyone know how i can stop the bleeding? I thought maybe going on the pill might work ,any suggestions?

  146. I started the depo in march of 2014 April and May I had no period then June I had it for 10 days I went for my second injection n my period started July 25th ended August 22nd almost a month so in September was my next one I decided not to do it September I had spotting for like an hr same thing happen in October now it’s January 2015 still no period I hope it comes down soon

  147. I was on the depo from 13-14, never had a period. Well when I got off it, my period never came back.i gained over 60 pounds even eating right and exercising. At 21 I got put on the pill and it came back one month. Now depo again shot is due the 26th, im really worried that my period won’t come back and that irs made it garder for me to get pregnant. Almost 26 and im ready to start a family

  148. Hi I’ve been on the depo injection for a year now I had spotting of blood for months until all of a sudden 3months it had stopped I had the injection again in December due my next one in March and I’ve started bleeding again is this normal … I’m not sure this is my first ever contriseptive I’ve been on could you help please

  149. Hi I had an appont the 5 of januarybbut I forgot n they told me to wait until I get my period but me and my husband had unprotected sex and he came is their a chance am pregnant.

  150. my life is now up side down.i have been on my periods for 5 months non-stop.i only took the depo injection 4 one month on june 2014 and i didn’t go back again.i have a terrible headache everyday,i always feel tired and i am always dizzy.please help me please tell me what to do

  151. I was on injection for 25 years with no break no periods I never had any problems and only just come of it due to the doctor saying I’m 44 need to stop

  152. I was on the depo shot for about a year. I don’t know why it took me so long to realize that this isn’t a good method of birth control. There was constant irregular bleeding, a lot of spotting for many weeks. This was annoying because I have a partner and we weren’t able to have a healthy sex life. When I wasn’t spotting or on my period, I couldn’t become aroused (vaginal dryness). I say it’s because of all the synthetic hormones injected in my blood stream. My doctor never informed me on all of these side effects and kept saying the bleeding was normal, and she wasn’t helpful. I decided to switch to the patch, and I like it way more than the depo. I highly recommend switching to the patch.

  153. Being on the depo was great for 7 yrs. I didn’t have my period and everything was okay. However, getting off it is the opposite. I was supposed to get my next shot in Nov but decided I want to have a baby so I skipped it. Now I’m in limbo sometimes I feel that I’m pregnant with all the symptoms and other times I feel like I’m starting menopause. My emotions are up and down! Is there anything I can do, eat or take that can help me feel a little bit better?

  154. I have been on depo 3 times. I have reacted differently each time and won’t be using it again. The last time has been horrendous. Was due last shot 3 weeks ago but decided against due to bleeding which i never experienced with depo before. Never had adverse reaction when withdrawing before but this time i’m a mess. Other half even nade me do a pregnancy test as he was convinced i was pregnant. Sore, leaky boobs, cravings, weight gain, extreme exhaustion and the good old pregnancy scatter brain. I’m definitely not pregnant!

    • Same thing for me. I got my last shot in August 2014 after years of being on it fine…no period, no mood swings, I loved it. Now since I’ve gotten off, didn’t go in Nov to get it, Jan has been bad. Sore breasts, cramps, mood swings, cravings, weight gain, yeast infections because of the changing hormones. This is horrible.

  155. I am thinking about stopping my Depo shot. My next injection is suppose to be January 28th, so if you could get back to me before then that would be great!! I’m just wanting to know some of the side effects of stopping the birth control. I have endometriosis so that is part of the reason I started the depo in the first place, so I was kind of wondering how it would effect that as well. I am hoping to try and have a baby too, so I was wondering if there are any vitamins I should be taking or what kind of things I could do to help speed the process along or just help the process at all.

  156. I also hav de same bleeding problem, I had my 1st shot in June 2014 n hav bled full 6months until December, I was never told about de side effects otherwise I wouldn’t hav taken it, on my 3rd shot in November I asked my nurse about it/bleeding n wen it shld stop n she said after this 3rd injection bt it did not. so I took yasmin(pill) for a week to stop de bleeding n it stopped right after I got my normal 2day period. bt nw I’m confused as to whether it stopped bcos it ws tym/ yasmin worked or if it stopped bcos I may b pregnant n yasmin messed up. could de active yasmin pills I took hav deactivated de depo? 🙁

  157. I first started depo shot 2014 in October n bleed for two months straight n I was suppose take the other one which I think is a very bad idea.n I wanna know how long before should I wait to get pregnant…

  158. I have been on the depo for about a year and a half now. I started it because my periods were irregular and my cramps were extremely painful. I havn’t had a period the whole time except for this last month. 3 weeks ago I got one it lasted about a week and stoped it’s around 5 days later now and I got it again… should I be conserned?

  159. I stared using depo for the first time on December 5, 2014. During the first few weeks I started noticing a big change in my appetite. I was craving more and snacking a lot throughout the day. After a few weeks I began to gain weight. My period was supposed to being around dec 28 but it turned out to be a week late and when it did start all it was, was sporting and it has been like that ever since. I’ve been spotting ever day and it’s annoying. It’s a thick spotting too. Besides that I’ve also been very moody and others have noticed as well. I’ve decided I won’t be going back for the second shot. It’s been such a bad experience for me. I do not recommend this kind of birth control.

  160. Hi,
    I’m 19 years old & recently started to be sexually active & decided that I should start some birth control.. My doctor suggested the depo shot because she said it was every 3 months.. She never told me that there would be a possiblity that I would be on my period for so long… I got my shot on December the 5th & Ive been bleeding ever since… I just really need some help… I’m so frustrated with this.. I want it to stop & I don’t know what to do… I’m so tired of being on my period… I really just want someone to tell me if after the 3 months will it go away? I’m definetly not planning on continuing with this.. Pleas help?

    • Everyone is different. I spotted for the first three months after my first depo shot. Wasnt sure if I wanted to get it again myself but after the 2nd time around I never got my period again for years! I took a break after two years but after a few different birth controls I went back to the depo shot and again, no period. Unfortunately like I said everyone is different. I had a awesome experience with the depo shot. Hated the mirena! Had awful time with it and I can’t take the pill because of migraines. Hope this helps. Take one more cycle if your period doesn’t stop then switch.

  161. I have possibly had my last depo this morning. I am 53 and have been on depo for 15 years. During this time I have experienced weight gain, mood swings, terrible headaches, sore breasts, dry skin, zero libido, to name but a few, but I persevered. My nurse suggested I came off as the possibility at my age I have already gone through the menopause. I cannot give any family history as my Mother had a hysterectomy when I was about 8.
    So, how do I know if I have been through the menopause while on depo?
    What withdrawal side effects can I experience, if any?
    Is it possible to decrease the dose, and come off slowly?
    :/
    Thanks.

    • Kay – I am wondering the same thing. I have had zero symptoms for the 28 years I was on it. No periods and some weight gain (but how can you tell if it is from the shot or just age?). I did figure out over the years that if they gave me the shot in the arm, I spotted; but if I got it in the hip, I did not. Just afraid of what may happen when I go off it. Due for the shot in late April but am seriously considering not to get it. Any information out there about an older woman who has been on it for 18 years and the effects when she stops??? I was wondering about decreasing the dose too or maybe the pill but not stopping for the cycle pills for a few months? There has to be something out there!

  162. I need help! I have been on depo shot since 10/28/14 approx.. and now today is 2/2/15. My family is not rich.. but can’t get on medicaid again 🙁 we can’t afford to bring me to the doc .. they charge too much. I have been having my period since Dec 19th.. constant brown.. now it is a heavy flow and many blood clots.. I have been experiencing headaches, the feeling of puking, and nausea quite often.. along with severe panic attacks that put me in pain after they end… i can’t plan when one happens or not but it is effecting my school! I am in highschool, senior year and am 18.. turning 19 this year.. i was told that apparently this should average symptoms for about 2 weeks.. I need help. I am missing my classes because i have severe anxiety randomly. I am never like this-ever .. but now that the shot is ”wearing off” i’m having so many problems!!!!!!! :'( I CAN’T GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!! I HAVE NO MONEY!! I NEED HELP! it won’t stop and it terrifies me!! I’ve had 4 panic attacks today and it is only 1:26pm! The panic attacks started about a week ago.. 🙁 Depo is an awful awful birth control shot! They should never have invented it. My hormones are so out of wack that i was balling instantly when my mom wanted to stick my finger to make sure that it wasn’t my blood sugar. It wasn’t that of course.. 🙁 I am sorely tempted to go to my doc and beg her to tell patients of the hidden side effects. This is not something to help women. This is a bad shot! I want it to stop and it won’t :'( People, never use Depo shots! NEVER!!!!!

  163. Ive had my depo for a year so i stopped i didn’t get my period at all i would always get mood swing i would get mad out of any little thing i was depress so i stopped and decided to go for the ortho evra patch and i still continued with same effects i completely got off the birth controls and its been like almost 6 months and i still have the moodswing! i regret getting on birth control!! it completely changed me! 🙁

  164. I have been on the depo for years off and on. My first time getting the shot a spotted for 3 mths till the next shot. After that I stayed on for two years never getting my period again till I stopped the shot to take a break. I then tried the mirena iud, had so many issues! After about 5 mths of pain I had the iud taken out., instant relief! I started the pill, now that I was older and more responsible. Unfortunately I get migraines and had to stop the pill and went back to the depo shot. After receiving the shot , I again have not had a period in over a year. I love the depo shot. Have I gained weight over the yrs? Yes but im also 32 now and I am not very active, nor do I exercise. So can I place all the blame on the depo? No! So for me I love the depo shot! Very reliable which is most important!!! I have also had many years of savings on girly products! Every birth control affects different women differently! Can’t just sue because its not right for you! Don’t like it keep shopping around for what works for you!

  165. I got one depot shot one time and the day I got it my heart felt weird my body felt weird after a couple days that got better and,it was great instill about a month heart started feeling weird chest pains the worse anxiety I got anxiety so bad I had to quit driving for a while now I still feel weird sometimes and it’s been a little over a year

  166. How long will the irregular bleeding last will I ever have a normal period again ? I only got on it because I have a heavy period and I wanted it lighter everysince I got on it my period wouldn’t go off .. Thats 5 months long .. Now they put me on the Nuva ring .. It’s still not regular and last long .. Idk what to do anymore

  167. Last depo July normal period up to Dec 18 no more period lower side back pain on right side MRI Came back Neg. Neg pregnancy test prior to MRI. I now have some slight cramping in abd area with the side low back pain. Sexual active up to 4 x mth whhich is goof for our age passionate sex lol my other half says he fix. Should I worry

  168. One day I just lost interested in sex at all, after 15 years of happy sex life with my belowed housband! It lasted for about 6 months, I tried so hard, he even harder, we were so frustrated! I had no idea why, there was no explanation for it, until I found somewhere … – this could be a side effect of depo! So I stoped talking it immediately, it all came back to normal, as it was before, WOW! My marriage survived ha ha!!!
    I also was loosing hair, lots and lots, aldough I have a very good diet, once stoped depo – no loosing hair, that’s it! Would not recommended to anybody, sorry…

    • I’m having the same issues with my sex life. It’s actually really frustrating. And I know it’s a side effect of depo, and so I’m stopping it. Hopefully it comes back soon enough.

    • Hi Kelly, this is exactly what I have, I was due for depo at the beginning of October last year, didn’t do, got 2 periods since, with 2 weeks break between them! Now expecting the next one, but my breast look and feel like I am breast feeding – very painful, much bigger. I did some research, looks like it’s normal. Some women have symptoms like they would be pregnant, hope it helps x

  169. I got my first depo when I was 16, after I had my daughter. I was never advised to not be on this for more than two years. I continued to get the shot till I was 29. I only got off the shot once n switched to pills for a short time so I could have a period and than I got back on. I never had any noticable problems and mostly never had a period. Ive had many teeth pulled and lots of fillings not sure if this was a result from shot or not. Ive been off the depo for 6 months now and haven’t had a regular period, it sucks waiting to get the suprise of it. I do believe this is a very effective form of birthcontrol but feel like people arent advised to only use short term.

  170. Hi. I was due for depo Dec12,2014, did not got it. Late Jan,2015 my breasts became really sore, and nipples super enlarged and sensitive.. Frequent urination as well as increased appitite.
    I’ve taken several HPT’s with negetive results… Is it too early to test… Could I be preg.?

    • My name is Emily, I started the shot because my periods were not regular, I would skip a month usually. I have been on the shot for about 2 years I believe. I didn’t really feel any symptoms other than weight gain and I was tired a lot. I quit getting the shot, my last one was about 9-10 months ago. My periods stopped completely once I recieved my first shot and since I have been off I still haven’t had a period. Its crazy to say I want my period back! I have read many comments but haven’t seen one really like mine just a lot of bleeding and Ive had none. I have read many reviews about the Depo shot making women infertile and not able to concieve, which is making me go crazy thinking about that. (Bad case of baby fever) Please help! Email me if you can give me some answers tayloremily47@gmail.com

  171. In January 2010 after i had my daughter i decided i would try and go onto the depro because i didnt want to risk the chance of having another baby i got it 2 days after i gave birth to my daughter and went faithfully every 3 months to get a shot but i always found that i was always in so much pain and when i finally had a period it was heavy and went through pads in October 2010 i couldnt take the pain anymore and decided that enough was enough with the constant kneeling to the floor in pain when i would get my period. My doctor gave me birth control pills but where they kept making me sick he told me stop them. Now 5 years later and my periods are so messed up i am lucky enough to get one every 90 days and has been very hard to conceive. i asked my doctor if it was because of stopping the depro the way that we did that caused this but he said no it shouldn’t be a problem to just track my ovulation which i cant because of them being so irregular. i was just wondering if anyone has been going through similar things and if it has caused problems conceiving like i have or if anyone has any suggestions on what to do.

  172. I missed my depo shot and I was bleeding for two weeks and I was still bleeding yesterday when I got the shot and then the bleeding stopped. My question is am I protected right away or do I have to wait?

  173. I am interested to know, how some of you ladies were able to receive the depo provera shot for more than 2 years. When I first went to my doctor in 2009 and inquired about birth control, while letting him know that I generally forget to take pills, he suggested depo provera. He also warned me about the side affects, recommended calcium (high potency), and told me not to stay on it for no longer then 2 years. I listened to him and I had no problems. My only complaint about depo provera was that it took me about 2 years to conceive.

  174. My period has not stopped since I started depo. I only got one shot and quit because my period stayed on. It’s been 5 almost 6 moths since I got the shot and my period still hasn’t stopped!

  175. I have only had 1 shot of the Deposit Shot. I’m coming off of it and all I’m doing is bleeding. I’m still covered and its like when I have sex with my man I bleed more than when I don’t have sex. I would like to know how long this bleeding is gonna last cause I havent had a period since November 21, 2014 cause I was pregnant but I lost it on December 31, 2014. Now I’m coming off the shot and all I’m doing is bleeding.. How long will this be happening? I can’t tell if its my period or not cause my period only lasts 7 days that’s how it was when I wasn’t pregnant or on the shot. Help me please?? I need answers?

  176. I got on the depo shot about a year ago. I stopped after 6 months because I bled the whole time, developed horrible acne (I’ve never struggled with acne before), body odor, and I gained over 20 pounds. I’ve been off of it for a while and I haven’t had a period at all. I’m also having a terrible time trying to lose the weight and clear my skin. I wish I would have never started this crap in the first place. My doctor never told me of any side effects and I felt very mislead.

  177. I started the Depo Shot in October 2014. I actually really like it! I was always terrible at remembering to take the pill everyday, and nothing else seemed right for me, so I decided on the Depo Shot. While I have noticed some changes, they don’t seem to be as severe as everyone else’s. I haven’t really gained any weight, nor have I had constant bleeding- I haven’t had my period in 5 months. While I can’t say much, because I’ve only had two shots, but I did get spotting for about 10 days leading up to getting the second shot, and a couple days after getting the shot. The only other problem I’ve had was an increase in acne, and sometimes I just get random spotting that lasts for an afternoon and then is gone.

  178. I was on depo from 2011-2012 I have just had my first period my blood is bright red and have had really bad stomach pains is this normal

  179. I had Depo for a year and a half and decided to stop due to the reason I had that I began gaining weight, for the longest time I didn’t gain a pound while on depo but towards the end of that year and a half i began rapidly and it scared me that it was due to the shot so I switched to lo loestrin fe and im gaining more weight !!!!! Also my breasts are very hard and sore and seem to be getting bigger and bigger every day. I do not know what to do im scared to go back on depo because I can’t just stop the shot whenever and im barely on my second pack of the pill so idk if my body still has to get used to it ? I’m completely lost ! It’s a very low dose pill to. Any advice ladies ?

    • For the love of God, don’t take this drug. I spent many years on depo with only minimal side effects and got off the depo to have my second child. I got back on the depo shot because of horrible periods and I had a tubal removal and not too long after starting out healthy and happy I awoke at 4 in the morning coughing with nausea and vomiting. I went to the hospital thirteen times in one month for vomiting and pain in my chest and abdomen. I even had a doctor accuse me of withdrawing from a narcotic because they could not figure it out. I then had to have my Gallbladder removed and have formed ulcers. I told my doctor and he thought I had Crohns and irritable bowel, then I started to form a panic and anxiety disorder from the constant pain and confusion and worry. I thought I was dying every day and my doctor couldn’t do anything. My periods were so bad anyway so I stayed on the depo, not even guessing that it could be the problem. Recently I have had back pain and also had three jaw teeth removed, one tooth repaired, both top wisdom teeth removed. I take klonopin for anti-anxiety to help, paxil for depression, zantac to reduce my stomach acid so I don’t wake up sick, norco for pain, multivitamin to help my calcium for my teeth. I didn’t take any of these medications until I started I taking the shot 3 years ago. I’m only 29 and have finally figured out what the one constant throughout all of this hell; The Depo Shot. Anyone out there reading this please DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOT, IT HAS RUINED BY BODY AND I AM TERRIFIED FOR MY FUTURE HEALTH. If anyone is starting a lawsuit over this then count me in. Every women who has taken this shot should be worried. God Bless.

      • Lawsuit…
        So you also put something in your body without doing enough research…twice! Only when things go wrong, we find someone to blame…
        Ironic! Im also a depo user ( 18 years).
        Take care

  180. I only got one dose and only got my menstrual cycle once since. I was supposed to get it this month but decided to go with a different birth control. Im not sure when im going to get my cycle back. How long should it take?

  181. I have a question. Once I stop taking the depp and switch to the birth control pill, will the depo still remain in my body?

  182. In January 2013 I started Depo and I stopped in March 2014 and now its March 2015 and yet I am still gaining weight and still haven’t came on my menstrual, When I started Depo, it had stopped my menstrual, and since I stopped it, and still gaining weight, I tried so many diets and exercise techniques and it still did not work , I am 18 years old, and I should not be 255 lbs, when I started I was 15 turning 16 and I was 160 lbs and now I feel like a big round ball, how can I stop gaining this weight and start coming back on my period ?

  183. had one depo shot in September last year was supposed to get my next shot in December but never went. I had three months of non stop bleeding. Ever since I have had bleeding that lasts for weeks with a few days break here and there. It’s either heavy or spotting or brown or even huge chunks( gross I know) you never ever know what you are going to get or when! My period was right on time every month up until having this depo injection!
    So frustrating! No one can give me answers on how to fix this.
    I also suffer from rare migraines and take a daily medication for that and was told the injection was a safe option with little side effects!
    Ummmm what a load of crap!
    If anyone gets answers or takes action please let’s me know.
    Thanx
    Jess
    angel55842002@hotmail.com

  184. Hi, I am 17years old. My mom put me on deppo shot after she found out my boyfriend of 5years was leaving me anytime soon. I thought it was a great idea. I just got off of deppo around January , still no signs of a period . But my side effect are just horrific . I am have “exclusionary pain in my breast.’ It haa gotten to the point it’s hurts if I lay on my side for so long and I turn I feel like someone is stepping on my chest. &my armpits are hurting as well. I gotten nervous a couple of times when I woken up , it hurt so bad and felt stiff in my armpits I would do a check to see if I got nots. I never do . I told my doctor, and she said there was no other side effect after you stop the shot. But I am getting worse every time I get up . I can’t even play fight with my boyfriend cause I feel very uncomfortable.

    Please if anybody else has the same promblem I hope you can email and respond to this.

    Much love
    Sarah

    Email. sarah.albang@Gmail.com

  185. I have been on depo for three years on and off. Eight months ago I stopped because of the nausea and bloating. At the end of January, I had my first period and I was happy but now its march and I have not had my period. I took five home pregnancy test out of fear and they were all negative which is great, but I am still confused! I don’t like the depo.

  186. Hello I Got My First Depo shot Nov 2014 while being on my cycle & my period went off within 2 weeks ! Eversince then I Never bleed Or Spotted But When i was due for my 2nd shot Jan 2015 i did not Get it , But as of Feb 23 2015 i Notice discharge &Spoting also Cramps Im Kinda depress because i havent Got my period Yet & its been over 1
    Month and a Half Since i Been off of Depo and i personally Would not Get on Depo Ever Again doctor did not warn me about the crazy Side affects

  187. I took the depo shot about a month ago…i have been spotting for 3 weeks straight now and having lower abdominal pain is that normal? Should i take a pregnancy test?

  188. I took the shot last year nov 2014 on the 22nd. After a month I had my menses. Then in January I started spotting non stop. I had to take the pill to stop it. But as soon as I stop taking the pill because it made me sick, it back to spotting. Soo I’ve been spotting from February 8 this year and I was to go back for the shot on the 21 but I decided not to because it’s not agreeing with me. I started my menses fully on the 22 and I’m still seeing it… How long before it stops because my doctor said it’s normal..

  189. I had started the depo shot March 2014 I had stop taking it August and now its March 2015 and I haven’t got my period ever since the month I had stop taking it. My breast been very sore and actually grew a little. I just want my period back !!!!

  190. I was on depo for 2yrs got my last injection in December 2014 because I was considering getting pregnant so in dec switched to the pill, quit taking the pill on jan22 2015, and since have yet to start my period again and have a numerous negitive pregnancy test and I’m becoming frustrated because before I started depo was high fertal does this mean I’ll never be able to get pregnant seems I haven’t yet and still haven’t started my period ( note: the whole two years and the one month I was on the pill I didn’t have a period either)

  191. I have been on the shot for about 2 years . I was suppose to get my shot Feb. 27, 2015. I didn’t tale it because it really made me pack the pounds but now i always have headaches and my bones ache. I’m spotting.Do you think it’s due to the hormones wearing off?

  192. i honestly went on the depo shot because i thought it could help with my ANCE (i have horrible ance on my back n stuff) n i didn’t have enough money for a dermatologist…

    i research n it said birth control helps so i went on it even tho some ppl said it caused ance lol.

    FROM THE DAY I GOT THE SHOT NOT ONE PIMPLE I FELL DEEP IN LOVE

    but ill atmit these side effects are realllll omgggg
    i have severe antiexy, i keep worrying im going blind cus my eyes are always blurry or watery, my arms ache and right leg n neck..

    sometimes i legit feel bat nuts cus i feel this rush of scaredness for no reason n i just walk up n down

    lmao n nobody tells you the truth about this my friends never explained to me why they would come off it then go back on after a year or too -.- cus they cnt handle the side effects!!

  193. I got on the deep shot when i was 17 and stopping receiving the shot when i was 18, i was told to give it a few months to get my regular period. Till today it’s been more than 6 months and i have yet to see any signs of my period returning. Do i have menopause already? Any information about it and how to get my period back would be helpful. Please help!

    • I am 19 and i was on depo for about 4 years and only bled for the first couple weeks after that i had no period no spotting .nothing. I got of the shot.. I was supposed to go may 28 2014 and didnt. It took about 2 months before i started seeing my periods again. And my nurse told me give it another month and they would be regular again. But its been almost a year and my periods are all over the place if im not having one every two weeks to every week .. It doesnt stop at all. I started my period on the 3rd of this month and its lightened up but started all over again the next day. I dont know what to do but i hate it. Does anyone know what to do or how to regulate them

  194. My patrice I stop take it two year a good and I still do not get my period back pls tell me what to do

  195. I am getting to my 12 weeks of having the depo but I’m feeling really tired, some nausea and my legs hurt. Is this normal is it because it’s getting out of my system?? Should I take a pregnancy test…

  196. I can’t believe all the comments on here.I have been on the depo for 14 years.I have taken myself off about a year ago.After reading up and reading all the comments on here,I can relate to a lot,the bone loss,anxiety,depressed,my teeth being very brittle,and the acne.My daughter has also been on the depo for the last 7 years,since she was 15 years old,and she also has stopped the depo and started taking the pill,but she has also had bad mood swings,depressed,and has bad bleeding and cramps so bad she has to go to er ever other month because of the pain.I don’t know if depo is the cause of all this,but after reading all these comments it all fits,women and young girls needs to really be more aware of all these side effects.

  197. I only had depo shot 3 times and my period is regular but no conceiving im starting to lose hope what should i do ??

  198. I liked the depo when I was on it because I felt I was extremely protected against an unwanted pregnancy, however it did make me gain weight. What I liked most about the depo was I didnt have a single period for the 2 years I was on it. I was scheduled for another shot 5 months ago, however did not get it because I heard about how it may make you infertile. In the last 5 month’s ive had a constant period, i can’t afford this many tampons!! Ive been talking to a doctor about what i could do!

  199. I have not been able to get pregnant since stopping these injections about 10 years ago. Its been horrible! It makes me very sad too.

  200. Hi. I have never wrote on one of these things in my entire life because I always thought they would result in no accurate answers. But I’ve been concerned lately because of what everyone is saying about multiple birth control methods and I’m concerned about my future. This post may be a little long but I feel as if it might help some people and perhaps help me so I hope some of you will take time to read or reply. So if anyone can help me that would be great. I’m 17 years old. I started my period when I was 11. By the time I was 12 years old I went to the doctor and they diagnosed me with polycistic ovarian syndrome. And to control that they put me on the depo shot. I was on that for about 4 years. While on it I did not have even one period and gained a total of almost 50 pounds along with other side effects. I became concerned about continuing taking it because of other women who said they had fertility problems after taking it. So I went to my gynecologist for options. My last depo shot was about 9 months ago and I got the implant (implanon) about 6 months ago. The first few month of the implant were good, because It didn’t give me weight gain or barely any other side effect, I actually lost about 30 pounds these last 6 months. Then about 2 months into having it in I started having horrible anxiety to the point i would throw up, I was irritable, and I had horrible pains behind my eyes along with insomnia. Then about a month and a half ago I started to experience bleeding after sex then brown blood (which is usually blood that has been in the cervix longer and is considered “old”) and now for the past month I have bled every single day. And today i experienced black blood. I’ve grown quite concerned. Also I have been doing research on PCOS and turns out that I might not even have it because I never got proper testing and never had any signs of symptoms (such as acne, extra hair growth In strange spots, obesity/being overweight and my periods were never that irregular or long and I had only started my period a year before). Now I’m concerned that I might have got put on the depo for a reason that doesn’t even exist. I am not ready for children yet of corse. But in the future I definitely want a beautiful piece of life that is both a part of me and my husband. So now I’m very worried that the depo might have made me not be able to conceive or worse have a miscarriage. I’m going to my doctor tomorrow to have my impalnon taken out and talk to her about all this. It’s really frustrating and I need help.

  201. I had my daughter a little over a year ago and got the depo shortly after having her. I only got three shots and decided to quite because it made me gain wight like crazy and have extremely bad mood swing, In all honesty I felt I was going a little crazy. I only had two period after and then nothing for six months, and when i finally did get it, it was terrible. I would not recommend this, yes its convenient but there are way to many side effects.

  202. I’ve been on the shot for over a year. I love it love it love it. No periods no cramps no symptoms. I wear panty liners just in case because once in a while I will spot for a day or two. Anyways. Now I have been off it for 4 months. Last month my period came back- lighter, no cramps no symptoms. Then it stopped. A couple of days later the bleeding started again. Light and the past week it got heavy. No cramps no symptoms. But I have to now change my pad not pantyliner- pad every couple of hours. Is this normal? I have a doctors appointment coming up. I’m not sexually active which is why I’m off the birth control.

  203. I’ve been on the depo for about 7 years now. I’m 24, and I have no side effects what so ever. I couldn’t even tell you the last time I had my period. I may spot once in a blue moon. But rarely. I haven’t gained any weight. My bone density is fine. My teeth are fine. I am twice as likely then any other to get blood clots because I have a mutated gene in my blood. At the time, this is the only thing I could be on that wouldn’t get my pregnant and that I wouldnt have to worry about getting a blood clot. I love being on it. My doctor did tell me – as I had concerns about my bone density – that usually women who already have a predisposition for osteo, this will speed up the process as well as they only worry about older women who are taking it. But, as of this April I’ve decided to quit. I would like to start a family, my only concern would be the effects of my body going back to normal. But my doctor tells me not to worry. I think because of how good I’ve reacted to the depo and being on it for so long. that my body will go back to normal in about 9 or so months then I’d be able to start trying. But, I am nervous I’m going to be out of whack for a bit in my lady parts. Seeing I haven’t had my period in a very, very long time. Me and a few others might be the only select few with a good experience with the depo. I do know friends who’ve tried it, who have gotten osteo, who felt they weren’t themselves. So I guess it all depends on your body’s reaction to it.

  204. I was on the Depo for 3 years, and never had any issues or side effects. I have been off of it for about 6 months now, and I will admit that I bled for 3 months straight afterwards, but other than that, I’m as healthy as I was before going on the shot. Everyone will react differently to medication, and it’s up to you to know the risks beforehand. Like Donny Miller said, ‘In the age of information, ignorance is a choice.’

  205. I so hate depo. I first received it December 23, 2014. My next period was due Jan 5, 2015. I usually be on my period for 6 to 7 days. When jan 5th came, all i did was spot till Jan 9. I really didn’t need to use tampons. It was that light. When Jan 12 came i started to spot again. Around the 22nd of jan the spotting started to get a little heavier where i needed to use a tampon. It stayed that way till i found out about apple cider vinegar water. And that was a around the 25th of jan. Then so i drank that once a day for three days and it kind of slowed the flow and around feb 6 i stop bleeding. I must say around the 24 to 29 of January i did shed a few clots. February 13 i started to spot again. It was light didnt need no tampons till about the 19th of February. It started to get heavier than before. And im having more clots than i ever shed. Especially today every time i use the restroom between 2 to 3 clots come out. And I’ve been having pain due to the clots. Nothing work Tylenol or ibuprofen are not helping with the pain like they use too. This junk is getting on my nerves. My friend get married next month and im a bridesmaid and i dont know what to do.

  206. I have stopped Depo about 6 months ago however I am yet to have a period or even spotting for that matter. I am starting to worry and unsure if I am worrying for no reason

  207. Wondering if someone can help me I want another baby with my partner I had the depo injection last 2014 my 1st one was in August and should of gone back to have my second in November 2014 which me and my partner agreed for me not to have but I haven’t had my period since when will I get my periods back to normal so I can conceive as this is really frustrating me..

  208. I was on Depo for about 9 months and every since i stopped taking it my period as not come and its been about 9 months. Should I worry? Can I still get pregnant? will it mess with my ability to become pregnant ? I want to have kids some day.

  209. I started using depo in 2010 because my periods were irregular, I am a very small girl, when I started depo I was 15 and my weight was 110. I got my last shot in October of 2014. Although they say long term depo is not good, I was on it for basically 5 years, with NO period or spotting, my weight has actually decreased, I fluctuate between 95-100. My experience with depo was very good, BESIDES the fact that I did become depressed and my bones did ache and hurt a lot. I am now going on my 4th month since I was suppose to get my injection, I have spotted A LITTLE, but no full cycle yet. I do believe that I have had one of the most oddest experiences with depo considering the things I’ve researched

    • This kind of sounds similar to my experience as well. I was 14, about 110lbs and I gained and then lost weight (might’ve just been puberty) but I also discontinued for bone reasons and depression. However, I still continued to have a regular period. But I think the depression thing is interesting.

  210. Hi I was on Depo-Provera for about 6 months and then I decided to get off of it and not get my next shot. Since then I had one period that lasted for 15 days, on period that was normal, and now my period is late. I have had sex recently but it was protected and he pulled out. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they were all negative, so I don’t know what is going on with my period and I am starting to get worried. I have no pregnancy symptoms.

  211. I am disgusted by the depo and also by the lack of information given to women by healthcare providers.i went on depo in December 2011, I felt forced into using it by my gp I had my last depo injection in march 13 as we wanted to try for a second baby. My daughter only took 3 months to conceive after I had my implant removed. After my last shot in march, my periods returned in December 13 very irregular and coming every two weeks. Anyway fast forward it’s now been 22 months and although my periods are now coming every 4 weeks then 2 weeks then 4 weeks etc we can still not conceive a baby. I have been to my gp had blood tests and hubby has had sperm tests (mine showed low progesterone) and despite positive opks. I was referred to a fertility special by my doctor which was refused by the clinic and I now have to wait till October to be referred again which will make it 28 months ttc. I am so gutted that I ever took this injection and please if you anyone reading this knows someone who is taking it then please please try to convince them to try another form of contraception. I am only 21 years old this should not be happening to me.

  212. I was on the depo shot for 6 years. Jan08-May13 I never miss one shot on may 13 I got off the shot and in this same day was given birth control pills that I took off and on until July13 when I had 2 cycles in one mouth. After july13 I saw a cycle every month sometimes 2 cycles in one month.May15 will make 2 years for me being off the depo shot my b.f and I have been TTC but nothing has happen yet . Trying to see have this happen to someone before

  213. Hi i was due to have the depo injection on the 28th of jan this year i was week late so a nurse advised me to wait until i get my next period and get the depo on first 5 days of having a period
    Im still waiting on 3 1/2 months later for how much longer or is everyone different?i have continusly been on the depo for 2years thanks

  214. Im so tired of the abnormal bleeding. Its confusing & preventing me from doing what I got this birth control for. How can I stop the bleeding or get the depo out my system sooner

  215. I began depo in October of 2014 and bled constantly. I got my second shot December 18th because I was told after the second shot the bleeding might stop. That didn’t happen. I didn’t get a third shot. I stopped bleeding sometime after the 18th of March, not sure on exact date. I was wondering if my period can return back to normal this soon after this? For example will I get my period sometime by the end of the month? Does anyone have any info on when periods return to normal after depo if they stopped because of bleeding? I’m 16 years old. I’m taking spironolacte (it’s a diaretic) for acne and my mom told me it regulates hormones however I’m not sure that’s true. Any info will help me! Thanks!!!

  216. i stopped my contraceptive shot that i got every two months ,its been a month after i stopped that i didnt receive my period. i did have protected sex though. im worried what may be wrong with me. i don’t know the name of the shot though.

  217. I have been on depo since i was 16 after an unfortunate abortion, 2 years later i was so busy with school & working i was late getting my shot by 2 months, When i finally went they automatically had to give me a pregnancy test well i was 5 weeks & 6 days so i had my son & continued depo immediately after birth well my son is now going on 14 & ive been on depo these whole 14 years with maybe 2 1/2 yrs in between all those years of not being on it & not consistently. I never gained weight, i never bled, the most when my shot was wearing off was maybe a day the most of bleeding & it wasnt even heavy, i love depo never had any problems, I’ve recently decided to come off of it for awhile & its been 2 months since i decided to get off it was due feb. 12, 2015 but i still haven’t had a period yet & that part im not use to cuz by now i would of bled a day to day 1/2 . So my question is does anyone know whats going on? Can i get pregnant again? This might sound dumb but i have to have a period in order to get pregnant right?

  218. I started taking the depo shot when I was 14 I believe and I continued to take it religiously for 6 years after until November 2014 when I was due for my next shot. I was always a person who had “regular” periods on the shot, every 3 months when I was due for my next my period would come for the entirety of my time on the shot. I got my period right on time like I always have, and continued to then get it once every month thereafter. This month however, or March, I have been experiencing heavy heavy bleeding and thick clots for what has been now 23 days and I have felt cramps, moodiness etc. However, since stopping depo provera, I will say that my sex life has increasing significantly. I am able to get wet, I feel more turned on when I am going to have sex, I have not felt as depressed or anxious as I was on the shot; I just overall feel like myself again. I am somewhat worried about the shot affecting my fertility as I have been engaging in unprotected sex at least 5-6 times a week and haven’t gotten pregnant, and I know that women have reported infertility. Not that I’m trying to get pregnant by any means, I just find it odd that I haven’t had any scares yet. I don’t think I will go back on this shot ever again; I truly believe that there is something inherently wrong about stopping the release of eggs and what that can do to your body long term.

  219. I had my last shot on Dec 22, 2014 and my last period came on Feb 25, 2015…. I don’t know why it haven’t came on in the last 2 months

  220. Let me start off by saying this stuff is the worst! I’ve only had 2 doses and I actually miss the almost certain regularly of my period. During my 6 months on the shot I didn’t have periods but nobody tells you that you’re gonna bleed during your 2 week window to get the next shot (that’s after the first and getting the second). Once I stopped in November I bled for 3 weeks and didn’t get a period in January. I got (well what I assume was) a period in February. I had sex March 10th (protected) and another “period” starting March 22nd and it was around 7 days long (mine is usually 5 days). Then 2 weeks later (which now was 2 and a half weeks ago) I bled HEAVILY for 3 days. (And I’ve got light spotting all throughout this time). It is now April 21st. It’s frustrating and I’m even starting to be afraid that I’m pregnant but how would I tell besides a pregnancy test. I used to be able to rely on the regularity of my period for that. In short my advice is to stick with the pill and condoms.

  221. I took the depo shot 1 time nov of 2014. It is now april of 2015 and i have been bleeding for 3 weeks straight. Is this a bad sign?

  222. I Stopped taking shot after first injection. My period is lasting longer than two months is that normal. And what’s the possibility of me getting pregnant agaIn.

  223. I just recently stopped depo-provera to let my body refresh it’s self and my period blood is more brown than red. Why is that?

  224. I haven’t been on depo for about a year and I haven’t had a period more less spotting. I’ve been to my doctor and she just tells me to take other birth control, but I’m allergic to some of the hormons in them. Lately I’ve been having cramps and getting nauseous. I’ve also took a pill to make me start my period. It didn’t work. I’m getting scared that I’ll never have one again.

  225. I have been on the Depo for about a year now and I love it. I’ll spot once every 3 months, right before its time to get my shot again. However, I do want to get off of it because of the long term effects to my sterility and menstrual cycle. My doctor has never told me either of these things. I’ve just heard them from other people on it. She recommends it to everyone! Also, I gained 10 pounds maybe.

  226. i recently started Depo 3 months ago my first shot, ive experienced nothing but a non stop period for almost a month now and heavy spotting every other week. I want to stop taking it and not go back for my second shot in 2 weeks. will there be the same side effects ? im really tired of bleeding all the time.

  227. I’ve been in depo for 20 years and have had no problems. No irregular bleeding, bone loss or brittle teeth. This has been an amazing option considering the dreadful pain and bleeding I had prior to starting it, from endometriosis. This has been great for both and the fact that not cycling helps it to not spread and become worse. Best thing I’ve ever done.
    This drug just isn’t meant for everyone obviously but that’s the case with anything on the market today.

  228. I’ve used it for almost two years I like the shot cause you don’t have to worry about pills or condoms. I think you girls are exaggerating your period symptoms. Yes it’s on and off when you first start, let your body balance it out, your period is going to be long if your just starting out but its really light you need maybe one pad if that a day that’s why it last so long for the first months. don’t freak out your fine

  229. I was 7 months pregnant but lost the baby due to high blood pressure from there I got depo 3 times then I stopped because my menstruation was not normal now since I stopped it’s now 4 months I still have clotted blood most of the time my menstruation cycle is not normal is it normal or maybe it’s caused by the c section which was done on me before I started depo. Am very worried

  230. I had one shot of depo. after the 3 months was up i got my period and it lasted 2 months. now that it has finally stopped can i get pregnant again?

  231. I was on depo for five years and loved it, but decided to stop for the bone density reasons. I have now been off the shot for over six months. My periods are back to normal and regular but I am having the worst nausea, boating, and discomfort ever! Will this ever stop? I am so miserable I almost can’t handle it anymore.

  232. am taking depo-provera for the first time, how long will it take for me to menstruate again. also, can cider apple vinegar be use to reduce fibroid growth?

  233. I’ve only gotten this shot once. And the one time was all it took for me. I didn’t have as bad bleeding as most girls have. Matter of a fact I didn’t bleed for the first two months but during the third I had a period for 2 weeks that came with worst cramps that I ever had. I went to the ER because I had thought it was something serious. Now that I’m still coming off of it I just never have anymore energy. My anxiety has gotten unbearable and I had went on Zoloft to only become depressed after the second week of use. I just miss my old happy self. I highly advise no one pick this method of birth control. I never feel like myself anymore and I cannot wait for this shit to get out of my system. Has anyone else had the issue of bad anxiety and just not feeling like yourself?

  234. I only did the depo shot for the 3 months cycle but I didn’t take my next shot. And I been bleeding for 1 month

  235. I’ve been on the depo since 2010 and stopped in 2014. my last shot would have worn off in April of 2014. I had no period. but one day in February 2015 I was clotting ALOT! and it wasn’t painful. nothing hurt. just a lot of blood in a clot form. lasted about 10 days. I was assuming it was my body’s way of getting off of the shot. about a month later I spotted very lightly for 5 days. and nothing since then. I’m so frustrated. I loved it when I was on it. no periods. no weight gain. I was totally normal, till I wanted to try and have a baby. now it’s just a impatient waiting game…

  236. I have been off of the shot for only three months. my mom says it should take 6 months to get my period back, but i’m already having the moodiness really bad and cramps. i would like to know why i’m already having cramps and moodiness when my mom says it should take 6 months? could it be because my body is different than hers and it may be sooner or what could it be? i’m worried about this. i would just like some answers.

  237. Ritchie!!!
    Why are you so mean in calling someone a “dumbass” by their views and opinions?
    Being on the depo myself for the last 18 years, I also put on 8 kg 2 years ago,but not because of the injection, but because I have high stress levels (cortisol). I am 36 now and the only side effects the depo gives me is migraines…if any other problems come later in life,I will take responsibility for it! Because it was my choice to have it!
    Women can’t blame the doctors, its your choice and your responsibility to research, before you put anything in your body!

    Take care. X

  238. I’m was on depo for 3 years. Now I have been off for 3 months. I have gained weight about 7 lbs and it seems to be increasing with no change in diet. Does the hormone affect your thyroid?

  239. Hi, I’m Celeana (well duh, I know) my mom had me get the Depo shot when I was 13, around summer, because the people we live around. I stopped the Depo shot about 2-3 maybe four months ago. On the Depo shot, some months I wouldn’t have my period at all, others I’d I have it 2 or 3 times a month, but barely anything. (My periods before were heavy) and I still haven’t had my period, I’m very worried… How long should it take before my next one?

  240. My first shot was in October 2014, I got it about a week after my period. I didn’t bleed for about 3 weeks then I had my period and it lasted for about 3 weeks. It went off for about 5 days then came right back on. So that was my cycle after the first shot, kinda like the opposite of a regular cycle, instead of 3 weeks off I was 3 weeks on with only about 5 days off. I got my second shot in January 2015 it was around the same time I got the first one. Things were kinda looking up with the second shot, I was alternating 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

    • Sorry, I accidentally posted before I finished. After my second shot it seemed my cycle was going to be better than after my first, now I was alternating on/off 2 weeks but that lasted only about a month. My period started January 31st and it hasn’t stopped AT ALL. It has mostly just been spotting so I guess that’s a little relief but for 3 months I’ve been spotting with occasional bleeding. I hate this so much. I got my 3rd shot in April, this time I got it super early because I heard that helps with irregular bleeding, it hasn’t helped any so far. They gave me a prescription for ibuprofen to take 800mg 3 times a day, I did that for a week, it didn’t help. Once I stopped those pills I started bleeding heavy again but after a week it went back to spotting. I am not going back for my 4th shot in July. I didn’t gain any weight, I had little acne troubles after my 2nd shot and I went through some mild depression around that time as well. I’ve had a lot of bloating, one week it was so bad I was considering going to get it checked out but it went away for the most part. I’ve experienced a lot of random nausea, so much that I’ve had to work with my breathing so I could still do whatever I’m doing at the time (like work or just being in class). Overall this has been a terrible experience and as much as I wanted to wait it out in the beginning, I have no desire to continue getting the shot especially since apparently it takes forever for your body to get back to normal after stopping the shot. I thought I did a lot of research beforehand but it must not have been enough. I regret putting that poison in my body and now I just want my old self back. By the way, I’m always kinda trying to figure out ways to make the spotting stop so one day when I was searching on the internet ‘how to stop spotting on depo’ for the billionth time, and seeing that mostly people suggest ibuprofen, I actually stumbled across something that says ibuprofen can be a bad thing with spotting. And I take somewhat a lot of ibuprofen, I never take more than what you’re suppose to but if I’m ever in any pain I will usually not stand it but just take ibuprofen instead. Since realizing that I probably never go more than a week without taking it, I’ve decided to stop taking any ibuprofen and see if that changes anything. I will update you all on my results.

  241. It really does suck, I started first taking it last year in October, and ever since then I would bleed for like a week and than for like a month straight id get brown discharge, it’s ongoing and disgusting. after every shot wears off I get brown discharge and it goes on for months! the last shot I took was in march , and that WILL be my last one! I don’t know how long its gonna take for the brown discharge to go away I don’t even know what to do ! I don’t recommend this shot, side effects are crazy

  242. Hello, I am in need of some serious advice I am twenty three years old in very good health and have only been with one partner in the past year. Depo is the first birth control I have ever used, not sure if what I am experienceing is normal birth control side effects.

    I was on the depo for six months, have been off six weeks as of today!
    My serious concerns are, I have now been bleeding for seventeen days for the first five-seven days the bleeding was very heavy bright red fresh looking some blood looking spots/clots in it. (even on a normal period, my bleeding was never that heavy nor have they ever lasted longer then four days)
    On the eighth day it’s started to calm down, became lighter I felt much relief at this point.
    That didn’t last long I woke up on the tenth day only to find I was back to heavy abnormal bleeding.
    At this point I am starting to get head aches, cramps, body aches, but most of all MY ARMS HANDS AND FINGERS HAVE Excruciating pain in them, I feel weak, appetite gone
    The bleeding slows back down on day twelve.
    Since day twelve-seventeen Ive had all the symptoms above and now the blood looks old, dark, nasty, but defiantly still flowing.
    Is this normal, I hope someone can share their experiences with this birth control and or a little advice!
    I hate to admit we are very tight on money I’ve been trying to avoid ER/MD’s/OBGYN I keep thinking this will go away!

    THANKS EVERYONE ❤️

  243. I am so glad to have found this article! I was starting to be very concerned that I may become anemic or have a blood disease trying search after search of possible causes to my symptoms; Last month thinking I was pregnant with heightened sense of smell, moodiness, nausea, but also bad cramps (Pregnancy test determined I was not pregnant), and now I have been bleeding almost constantly for the past 8 days, completely filling and overflowing a tampon and pad in less than two hours as well as passing a quarter-size or larger blood clot. I finally decided to see if it could possibly be related to my no longer using the Depo shot- I did not go in for my renewal shot about 3 months ago. The comments from everyone are frightening and make me wonder about the lack of information I really had when was first provided this drug at 16 years old without needing any kind of parental consent. Awareness needs to be made about this, because it can’t just be a coincidence that so many of us have such similar symptoms post Depo.

  244. I was on depo for a year and only occasionally spotted other than that I was blood-free however I switched to the arm implant for 3 years of protection rather than 3 months. Six days after I switched I got fhe first period I had in an entire year. It was light and on and off finally after 2 weeks I started to clear up but a few days later I was bleeding again and now it has lasted for more than a month.

  245. I’ve been off the depo shot for about 9 months due to financial issues. I had unprotected sex once & i was wondering how likely it would be that i end up preg? I did have my period but it wasnt regular

  246. Hi I am 16, and my doctor has had me on the shot for 9 months… So like since last August I’ve been on it. I’ve had 3 shots so far.
    I will be going in this Friday for my 4th shot
    So here are my concerns… After my first depovera shot I had no period at all until the end of the three months n then I would have it for the last 2 weeks before my next shot.
    My next shot waa different… Again no period till the end of the three months but this time I had my period last me for about 4-5 weeks (a few days off give or take) – This had me worried.
    I told my doctor he said all is fine n gave me my 3rd shot..
    Lately my breast have been tender n feel tight, my bones ache and I’ve been having bad abdominal pains that keep me restless through the nights.
    I have been on this period for a little over a month (5 weeks) I didn’t get my shot last week so I am a week over due n my period had just stopped 2 nights ago…
    Is this how it is for everyone?
    Should I stop the shot?
    What other methods of birth control would be good for me to switch to?
    Is switching birth controls safe?
    ~ thank you

  247. So I’ve been on the shot for about 3 years and just recently got off it about 3 months ago and have been bleeding non stop. While I was on the shot tho I never got my period.. If anything I would experience a little bit of spotting. I feel like the only way the bleeding will stop is if I get back on the shot but I don’t wanna do that.. But I also don’t wanna be bleeding forever!

    • Don’t go back on , you will bleed for a while but it will get normal again at some point j promise. That shot is terrible and I would never recommend it unless you have all the kids you want lol. Best wishes to you

  248. Well I was on depo for 2 years. Never gained weight or had periods. I got off the shot last January 2014. My periods returned January 2015….skipped February and March, April and May have all been normal. My cycle is about 35 days so now I hope this means I am ovulating and can become pregnant. It has been a long road but I think it’s finally out of my system ..

  249. I am a college student so I thought it would be smart to get on birth control especially since I have irregular menstrual cycles and horrible cramps. I decided to take the depo shot to see how it goes the first shot I did not have periods til it was near the next shot cycle, but then after my second shot I continuously bleeding during the shot cycle. I decided to get off the shot missed my next shot date but I am still bleeding and it has been officially five months since my last shot I am beginning to be worried.

    • I’ve been on my period, after stopping depo, for 4 almost 5 months. Has yours stopped yet? I’m so freaked out.

  250. I’ve been on the depo shot for 10 years, I’m 25 years old now, last shot was 4 months ago, still no period, but I’ve got major mood swings, depression, super fatigue, headaches, backaches, stomach aches and my boobs are swollen and sore ! While i was on the depo shot, i was perfectly fine, it’s when i got off of it that ALL these symptoms have started. This sucks! I was never told about these side effects after getting off. But I’m definitely not going back on ever again! I did take calcium and vitamin d as it was recommended for the potential bone less, I’m just not myself anymore, i just want this to be over with!

  251. Well I use to be on the depo injection before my 2 year old was concieved . I believe I was in it for 2 years and as soon as I stopped one month later I got pregnant. After my daughter was born I went right back on it. Its been almost 3 years on the injection until I recently stopped because of the headaches and hot flashes. So far its been 4 months still no period and not pregnant either

    • I’m feeling really bad heavy bleeding and earlier today it was light so I thought ok it’s just my period starting then it got heavier and now I’m feeling really bad stabbing pain in my legs abdominal area and stomach help me figure out what’s going on please

  252. i was using depo for a year and i was bleedinģ and i stoped using it.i have not receive my period siñce i stoped usiñg depo and now i have brown descharge does it means that im preg plz help

  253. Depo Provera is by far the worst birth control ANYONE can take. I got my first shot March 2015. It’s June 2015, I am still bleeding. I just started having really bad cramps this week. There is definitely a bad EFFECT in good medication.

  254. My women has been on the depo shot since 2009. How long will it take for her to get back to her regular hormones state. Like emotionally crying or aggressively getting mad. She said it will take her about a year to get back to her normal self. Please help me settle this problem.

  255. I got my very first shot back in February, as supposed to get the 2nd one on May 19, my period started May 27th it id’s now June 12 th abd I’m still bleeding heavily abd passing clots, pls it’s there anything I can do to make it stop

  256. I was due to get my depo shot about a month ago after being on it for about 5 years. My husband and I wanted another baby so I stopped. Problem is I’ve been bleeding for about a month now. Just when I think I’ve stopped, it starts again and in the most embarrassing places. Its a little hard to try to get pregnant when your bleeding all the time. Is this normal and if it’s when can I expect to be normal? I understand my body didn’t bleed for 5 years and is maybe making up for that now. I did have some break through bleeding the last year I was on it and do babe Von willebrands disease. (a bleeding disorder) Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  257. I just know that before the depo my periods were regular now I’ve been off almost a year and my periods are so weird. I have had 2 periods this month which kinda worries me but hoping it’s just from the depo. I will go without having a period 1 month or sometimes 3 months with no period remind you this is after being off depo for almost a year or spot a month but this month I’ve had 2 periods! Please any advice why? I will schedule an appt with my gyno next week but I’d like to relax until then. Thanks

  258. Hi guys I got my first shot in sep then my second in December and I was supposed to go back on March to get my third but I didn’t like the side effects it had on my I was very moody and gaining a lot of weight! Well right know I’m worried because I haven’t gotten a period is it normal?

    • Take prenatal vitamins. I had the same shot record as you, and I’m on my period as we speak. I started prenatal vitamins a few weeks ago and it brought back my cycle

  259. I started on the depo shot in September of 2014. I have not had any bleeding other than maybe two or three times, and that was light spotting. I have been reading some of these comments and they are frightening. I’ve heard that some women have had problems with trying to conceive after they have stopped getting the shot, bleeding nonstop for months, and the list goes on. I want to have a baby someday, I do not want this shot to prevent that from happening. As of right now, I experience major mood swings, increase of appetite (but with exercise I maintain my weight), insomnia, my hips will ache just from walking, and it has taken a toll on my depression. I have been diagnosed with depression, but before the depo shot, I was doing a great job at keeping it under control. But lately, I have been very moody, almost like bipolar symptoms like someone else had mentioned. It’s hard for me to do simple things like get out of bed, I don’t seem to enjoy things I used to, I don’t like being around people, and the simplest things seem to make me want to cry. I am a sensitive girl, but sometimes it gets out of hand. My boyfriend has also noticed a change in my mood. I don’t notice it as I do it, but when I look back, I too notice how that is unlike myself (and that would be the moment I’d cry or get sad). I am due for my third shot this month, but do not want to continue. I have only been on it for less than a year and I’m experiencing very unpleasant side effects. I hope this doesn’t affect me long term and will not affect my fertility and/or overall health.

  260. I am having extremely bad heavy bleeding earlier today it was light so I thought ok it’s just my period starting then it got heavier and now I’m feeling a stabbing pain in my legs abdominal area and stomach it hurts to breath help me figure out what’s going on please

  261. I have been on depo for 2 years and have just come off it so hard to find info if you are coming off it.

    While taking it I guess I was a lucky one where it stopped my period which was heven after having cramps and ops.

    I’ve tryed many others but this so far the best in terms of painful periods and I had almost no side effects as well.
    If anyone has had similar could you post what it was like coming off thanks 🙂

  262. Hi i got off of depo about 6 1/2 months ago and was on it for a year and still havent started my peirod and i still have symptoms of being on depo this needs to stop

  263. This is going to sound strange.. my last shot was given December 10 2014. Next shot was due March 9 2015.. didn’t receive the last one. Started taking prenatal vitamins 4 weeks ago.. started period June 20th. Prenatal vitamins return your cycle back to normal, sooner! I’m proof of this.

  264. I have been on Depo since 1992 I love it…I do not have a period at all. But I can tell you that I have probably put on some extra weight, and had a loss of sex drive. I have been depressed for a few years not sure when it started, I have had some major losses in my life which may have caused the depression but not really sure if it is the Depo…..I remember how miserable I was before I started Depo with my period and the cramps and mood swings…but know I am turning 45 and wondering if I should stop the Depo…. and see if the depression goes away…but do i want my period again…not sure???

  265. I had the first shot on march 18 of this year and I had periods on april and may, it was just a small spotting to describe. Now that its june now there was no spotting at all. I had then 2 spotting periods on may, first was owdn the 18th and last was on the last week in which I forgot the date. June 18 was the schedule for my 2nd shot again but I shift to pills for I experienced one of those side effects and I cannot tolerate them. right now i’ve been using pills and my body is quite normal now without experiencing those unusual side effects of depo. My question is, Am I pregnant? I am bit worried because I didnt experience some spotting today and 2 more days to go its july. Does depo provera effect when it comes to bleeding intermittent? the 1st and 2nd month was good I had spotting but now on june had none. Thank you for the comment

  266. I just need some advice. I’ve been on the shot since October 2013. I tried the pills before, but they made me so emotional I absolutely had to get an alternative birth control. I’m only 16, so this stuff is extremely stressful. When I get my shots, I will usually won’t have a period until the very last month before I’m due for my next one. But I will be on my period for the ENTIRE last month. In November this past year, I started my period around thanksgiving. I missed my next shot and was on my period for over two months until January 20th when my Obgyn finally scheduled an appointment for me to get my shot. If I don’t get the shot, my period will not stop. But when I got my most recent shot, i didn’t start my period in the last month, and I should have started like last week. And I thought I did because I’m obviously having period cramps. I’ve had light cramps but no bleeding. I’m sexually active so this is really freaking me out! But because my shot makes it to where I’m so irregular I feel like I’m just paranoid. If anyone has anything to say that may help my situation please do. I’m tired of talking to my doctor because she tells me it’s normal.

  267. I recieved my first shot of depo in January of 2015 and was due for my second shot on March 8. Decided to discontinue depo because i gained 7 lbs and i regularly exercised, i was constantly sleepy, mood swings which eveyone in my family noticed.I did not have a period for the month of March and April which before depo it was about the 14 of every month. I had a period May 19 which was awful and lasted about 5 days. June was the same day bled for 6 days and now today July 1st im bleeding again. I dont know how long its going to take to get back to my regular cycle but never doing depo again.

  268. After I stopped the depo provera shot, I’ve had 2 HEAVY periods writhing 3 weeks. I don’t know if that’s because my body is trying to figure out its cycle again or what. But honestly….it sucks so much that I think I’m going to start the shots again.

  269. My doctor put me on the depo shot without telling me any of the side affects. After having my first injection I bled constantly the whole time, I then had my second injection and a week later I started spotting and bleeding on and off for 3 months. I had my third shot and I’m still spotting, I bleed when I have sex so I no longer can now. I have gained about 10-15kilos and continue to gain weight, I have really bad mood swing, I get dizzy and light headed a lot. I’m due for my 4th injection on the 17th of this month and have recently found out that if I stop taking the depo shot I can bleed for 6-12 months. I want to stop taking it but I’m unsure whether or not to go back on the pill to try and regulate my periods any advice?

  270. I would not recommend the depo for anyone I had terrible mood swings very low sex drive migraines I lost so much weight and had no period at all. I stopped my depo two months ago and still haven’t gotten my period back. Look up all the Side effects and do your research before choosing this form of birth control.

  271. I am 17 and i got the shot 1 time. I never went back to get the second shot, i have been bleeding for about 2 1/2 weeks. Is this normal?

  272. I was put on the depo shot in 2010 because of how my periods would make me sick and the doctor told my mom that it should help and for awhile I thought it was helping. I never once had a period during the time I was on it until I accidentally missed a shot in 2013 when I didn’t have a way to the doctor. I transferred to a closer doctor, but during the couple days I hadn’t went to the new doctor yet I had been spotting nothing heavy but it lasted 3 or 4 days and once I got the shot the spotting stopped; which was a little weird to me. I haven’t had a period or spotted since then nor have I missed a shot until I finally decided to look up the side effects other people were having. The side effects were just getting to where I didn’t even want to get out of bed. I was supposed to get my shot in March of this year, but after dealing with everything and reading how it effected other people the way it did I didn’t even go. I thought I was pregnant for the longest time because I had all the symptoms but the tests were negative. It just kinda scared me that when I missed the shot before I started spotting; then this time nothing. I had schedule an appointment for April with the doctor and she gave me a pregnancy test that came back negative which I could’ve told her that myself well after her being rude about it she recommended me to see the obgyn. He didn’t even come into the room he had his assistant come see what was wrong then later took me to the guys office to tell me that the reason I hadn’t started my period since I stopped taking the shot was that the medicine can still be in my system after three months to come back in August and I’ll see what I can do then. It was a waste of my time. Now its July and I woke up to go to the bathroom and I guess I have started my period. I’m seriously not even sure and I’m really worried…

  273. My names Nina, Im 15. I had the depo once, which was lastyear in December. I think a couple days later I was bleeding. I got told that was normal, but after me and my boyfriend had broken up I didnt want my second injection so two months had passed and I was still bleeding. Never had it stopped, I got prescribed pills and was told to take them each day Morning Lunch Dinner till i finished them it stopped the bleeding when I had taken the pill but would still bleed abit. When i went off the pills it started back up. So i went back to the doctors and got more pills but they were different. They didnt even stop my bleeding once. Im still bleeding everyday now. I dont want to have to take pills 3 times a day for the rest of my life! I want to know if there are any other solutions my doctor stilk says my bodys trying to recover but im sure now that since its been 8months it would’ve recovered. Its expensive buying tampons and pads everyday! I need to be able to live my life as a normal teenager!

  274. I would not ever take the depo shot ever.I begain taking it in August 2014 to April 2015 i started spotting a month latter none stop, I had mood swings, my hair stop growing,and the spotting has been a problem in my relationship.it is July now and I’m still spotting.It is a nasty brown color and when you think your done your not it may stop for a day or two then you bleed for weeks.I don’t know what to do.

  275. I’m a little worried after reading all the responses about depo, my story is different. I’ve been on depo since the age of 17 I’m now 37. I have one child that I got pregnant after missing an injection and when I was scheduled to get it found out I was pregnant. That was in 1995, and I’ve been on it since w no periods, no problems or side effects. I decided to stop it on my own last Sept and still have not came on. I feel I’ve gained some weight but no other effects. Although i suspect some questionable discharge that my gyn dr says its my body getting rid of the shot.I hope that my body doesn’t do a 360 and start tripping, I’m going to be a sad lady.

    • I am worried too. No one tells you anything. Been on depo since 95. I am 38. Just jab was April . i was due to go this week & decided to stop as I’ve so many unexplained health problems. Worried. Really worried. But live in hope that i will one day be back to normal & not broken forever. I seem to be allergic to everything, where as b4 never had any problems.

    • I have been on the depo for 15 years, i am now 41. i stopped the depo last year (because I turned 40 and smoke, my doc said I must) I went from never having a period, not even a spot if blood to having one everyother week and horrible cramps. My doc says its payback for not having one for 15 years. I hate it. I feel like a teenager again. will it ever stop??

  276. Nicole from your post in May. I’ve had all the same problems. Doctor never once associated it with being on depo. I’ve had so many tests done. & now i read its all to do with depo. I’ve had no periods at all. Thought i had a thyroid issue. Night sweats. Migraine. They said i have ibs. I was fine up until about 3/4 yrs ago. I am not sure if they changed what they put into depo? But I’m tired all the time. Gained weight. Terrible moods. Depression. Some times feel bi polar. Not felt like me for yrs. I’m stopping now. But worried about how i will feel coming off depo?

  277. I’m experiencing an increase in appetite, weight gain, headaches and nausea coming off of depo. I didn’t have any of the usual side effects while taking it. The effects need to researched more because this is hell. I feel pregnant and I’m not. It interferes with my everyday activities.

  278. I have been on the depo shot for 2 and a half years I had no problems with the shot I got my period very light every 3 months when it was time for the other shot it was go be cuz it reminded me to get it. I got it 2 weeks before shot and a week or two after. Now as of July 31st I am suppose to go for another shot but I’m not getting it . I would like to have another child by the time my daughter is 4. The only thing I’m getting fustrating with is I started my period on July 4th 4 weeks before my next shot and it is now July 14th and I still have it . I am hoping it goes away soon.

  279. I have been on depo provera for 3month but decided to stop cos of flushes and heavy weight gain.is it possible for me to see my period immediately and could I get pregnant within a month of quitting depo? Thanks a lot.

  280. After stopping deposit, I’ve had 2 regular cycles. This third, a foul discharge for 6 days, passed a large blood clot , now bleeding heavy. This has all been in less than 30 days. I’m not sexually active. Is this part of coming off deposit or is it something that depo has been masking? I have a lot of ovarian cancer symptoms. Very scared

  281. I have taken the depo shoot 2 times now and didn’t want to take it anymore. My last time was in February,and it’s now July and I’m just getting my period back and it’s very heavy I feel weak,bloated and pain in my lower back and I’ve been bleeding going on 2weeks. Help.

  282. So I started depot shot this year’s march, first it was all fine..but when my period started it just never stopped, when I took the second shot I still kept bleeding. And its been 6 months I’m bleeding, I was supposed to take my third shot this July but I quit it and yet I’m still bleeding. How do I stop it?

  283. Iv only had the shot twice and got off it. Iv had non stop bleeding about a month before I was suppose to get my shot and im still bleeding. Do I need to see someone to help with the bleeding?????

  284. Hi my name is alejandra and i would like to ask 1 question. i have been waiting for my period for like 3 months and it having come jet how long do i have to wait so i can get it back.

  285. I got the depo shot January of 2015 , it’s now the end of July 2015 and I haven’t had one day that I haven’t bled . It’s so miserable and I would never recommend this shot to anyone . My doctor said “take the depo shot it’s better and you won’t have a period” sounded good to me but that was a complete lie . It’s depressing and I’ve been bloated , hot flashes , and mood swings for 7 months . I just want it to stop .

    • I say stop while your ahead because I took the depo for 61/2 years and it stopped my periods completely after my second shot and normally that’s what its suppose to do but if your having symptoms like that and you don’t like it just switch because its only gonna get worse because it did for me

  286. I started the depo shot little over 5 months ago after the birth of my son. I have been on my period since. Not heavy but everyday I have to wear a pad. I’ve always had a regular period. I wanted to know if I quit the shot will my period go back to normal?

  287. I am currently on the depo shot and have been for about 4 or 5 years now. I no want to get off of it but I am afraid of what’s to come once I stop taking it. I got on it because of the fact that my menstrual cycle was so heavy and irregular and lasting months at a time. I can’t imagine what’s going to happen once I get off of it. I know my doctor was so eager to tell me it was perfectly safe and that it effects everyone in different ways. But it seems to me that a lot of women are experiencing the same problems as one another. I know for a fact that if I was having problems before I got on the shot, it’s definitely not going to be gone once I get off the shot. It did its job for the most part of stopping my period completely. But what about the effects of coming off the shot. They don’t tell you/warn you about what could possibly happen. They just tell you its “safe” and prevents you from getting pregnant. I had to bring up the black box warning on the shot to my doctor, she wasn’t even going to tell me about it but was so quick to say it’s safe. Now i’m worried. I have been doing my own research and even though there are no proven studies of the long lasting effects, it doesn’t take almost 100 women complaining of the same experiences for me to realize something is not right with the shot. I only saw about 2 or 3 people comment and say they have not had any problems after getting off the shot. I know everybody’s body is different, but if out of about 100 women only 3 have not experienced problems, something’s wrong. That’s just like saying 100 people have caught the flu after getting the flu shot but only 3 people had no problems afterwards. What kind of sense does that make? If something is to go wrong and I have problems after getting off this shot, I will be contacting someone about filing a lawsuit because some of this could have been prevented had they just taken it off the market. And unfortunately it may be too late for others.

  288. I got the the depo after my period in april on the 28th , the whole time i had it i bleed non stop, me an my fiance have decided we wanna try for a baby so i was due for another shot on the 23rd of july, its been 11 days since i was suppose to get it an i bleed for a week startin the 24th an now i spot like pink an have brown discharge an we have been trying. Im confused very confused i dont if i had my period an im already back on my cycle an im confused to why im still having discharge an spotting. Can someone help me out? Please. Could i be pregnant, i have been eating an extreme amount more an craving stuff an urinating more often then normally an not able to have a bowl movement much.

  289. I started the depo at age 16 and stopped taking it about 6 months ago and I am now 24. It took me 3 months to actually get a period and now I have been on my period for 3 months straight! I have an appointment with my doctor on Wednesday and Im hoping she can fix it!

  290. I hate hate hate the depo shot. I had my second shot on 12/18/2014 which i got my period around 12/15/2014 and I did not stop bleeding until 3/5/2015. I was suppose to go for my third shot arund 3/18/2015 but i never got it.Now its been 5 months since my last period and i still have not gotten my period. While i was on the shot my mood swings were terrible and most of the time i felt sad. To anyone considering the depo shot I advise not to get it. I didnt research on the shot before i got it and i suffered the consequences.

  291. I missed my last depo shot in feb of this year, i have been on it for 8 yrs and i have missed it before in the past my cycle always comes on soon as my body realize that its no longer in my system but now it comes on a day then its gone .i read that it takes months for you to get pregnant but me and my husband keep buying test that come up negative why is my cycle only staying on for one day

  292. Like any other medication depo vera is not a perfect fit for all who use. At the beginning my periods yes … They were a little funky but after a year I completely lost my period which was nothing but a gift and after 2 years of use I have not experienced any of the side effects that are being discussed so negatively. If it’s not for you then explore other birth options. It has been great for me and others as well.As far as making this birth control banned or suing … Don’t be ridiculous and…just stop.

  293. I got the depo shot on June 3rd , and about 2 weeks later I’ve been spotting , it gets really annoying after . I also get emotional, I feel depressed and sometimes I cry for the most littlest thing. I really want to be off the depo and just want my body to go back to normal !

  294. When a female stops taking the shots are there hormonal side affects that lead to anger or temper disorders?

  295. After taking the depo shot for 61/2 years I completely stopped and recently started a new birth control and four days into taking the new birth control I had sex with no condom even tho the clinic stressed to that I should use them I didn’t and as far as I know he pulled out before ejaculating in me and then a week later I bleed for four days I don’t know if that was a period or what but it didn’t take long for me to start bleeding after being instructed to stop taking my pills now granted the bleeding was not normal at all but I did start back bleeding so I’m excited about that…. Never really thought I would’ve been saying that I was happy to have my period or whatever back lol

  296. I had one shot of the depo injection and it has been the worst decision I have made regarding contraception, not onlydid I bleed the entire three months I had cconstant cramps, tiredness, headaches and nausea. Obviously I didn’t go back for another shot but now comes the effects of coming off it, its completely messed my cycles up has I had a perfect 28day cycle before hand and not only that I have had 3 miscarriages one after the other, it is one horrible drug and should be banned, the only side effect I was told of when I decided on the shot was weight gain, completely untrue and misleading never again

  297. Ever since I’ve been off my depo shot(about a month ago), I haven’t had my period, I get light blood here and there but it only last a day or two, and I’ve experienced some bloading it seems, I keep wondering if its from getting off the shot and my body is trying to get used to it, but my boyfriend keeps saying I’m pregnant!? What do I do?

  298. I am so frustrated with the depo shot I took my first shot March 11,2015 and since them I have been on my monthly non stop for 5 months now! I was suppose to go get my second shot but I didn’t go cause me and my husband are trying to have kids and because bone cancer runs in my family. I just want to know when will I stop bleeding!!!! The depo should be recalled since there is a lot of mad, upset women!!!

  299. I stopped taking the shot 2 months ago. While I was on it I was spotting all the time. Also, I had only one shot total before I decided not to take it again. So after I stopped the spotting continued for about a month straight. Now I have officially got my period back but its really intense. I’ve always had really heavy periods but not like this. I bled a large amount on my pants yesterday, & on my bed today. & both of those times I had a tampon in.

  300. A friend of mine said that because I’m not having a period while on the Depo shot that the blood can build up in my uterus and either clot, or turn to cancer. Is this true?

  301. Ive just had my second injection and now im worried my eye sight has been effected?? After the first jab i felt light headed, i didnt worry as thought it waa due to bleedin for 6 weeks after baby, but with this second one my eyes go blury. So scared im goin to lose vision

  302. Thank you for posting all the information. I have discontinued my depo-provera. Did not go back in May 2015 for my injection,its now august 2015, and I now have excessive period bleeding for two weeks already.. I dont know if its because I discontinued my contaceptive, and now my hormones are all over the place, because my hair is growing thicker now, as before it was very thin because of my hair that use to fall out all the time from the contraceptive.. I also get pimples before my periods, but not when i was on the injection.. So maybe hormonal changes taking place, thats why I have esxcessive bleeding for two weeks now,or is it just an irregular period after coming off Depo?

  303. My is a question,,i have been on depo injectiom for 2years and have bloated stomach,16days of menses and also twice a month,what should i do?

  304. I started depo in december of 2012. I have been on it for almost 3 years. I am now 19 and just this past year it really started affecting me. I have crazy mood swings,depression,hot flashes, vaginal odor, ive gained over 30 lbs and i cant lose anything, headaches, body pain. For the first 2 years i loved it now i hate it. My next shot is in september and i will not be getting it. Although i havent had a period the whole time ive been on depo, im nervous as to how my period will be when it comes. I got on depo because my period were very painful and from the stories ive read getting off of depo snt gonna be much better. This birth control has done nothing but messed up my body. My knees are bad i feel like a 90 year old woman stuck in a 19 year olds body. I hate this birth control. Im so self conscious now bc i cnt control my weight gain no matter what i eat. I drink nothing but water and ive had 5 utis since January. I now have a cyst on my vagina. I would never recommend this birth control to anybody.

  305. I had got my last depo shot on February 4, 2015 and I missed my last shot which was in may. I received my period on August 12 and it stayed on for 5 days. After my period went off me and my fiance had intercourse a couple days after. 3 days straight to be exact. I started spotting on and off throughout this week. Could it be implantation bleeding? Am I pregnant?

  306. That’s why you need to do research before getting any kind of birth control.Ive been on the depo shot for 4years now & yes ive notice my bones seem weaker & cant gain any weight whatsoever.I have though l,stopped all bleeding.I haven’t got a period since 2012.One thing I do not like is,I’m a21 yr old cannibis smoker & still no weight gain.Before I got the depo I weighed 120 now I cant get past 98 pounds.

  307. I got my first shot in March. I started bleeding in the beginning of April. I’ve been bleeding heavy since then, and it is now August 27. 5 months! I got my second shot in June thinking it would end my period but it just continued what was already happening. I will not be getting a third shot. I just want to know when I skip my next shot, how long after will my period stop ?

    • I’ve been on my period, after stopping depo, for 4 almost 5 months. Has yours stopped yet? I’m so freaked out.

  308. Oh where to begin. I started the shot back in 2003 when I was going to study abroad and didn’t want to worry about prescription fills in another country. During that time I was very active physically, no kids still young and eating very healthy. I didn’t seem to have many issues besides….. insane night sweats and emotional downpoors.

    I don’t really recall my body going thru much shock after I stopped the shot when I returned.

    I then decides to give the shot another try when I was 25. The doctors said it was effective immediately so we didn’t practice safe sex. 5 weeks later I began to have severe cramping. They gave me more dosage of the depo in a pill form. I was taking pain killers to ease the pain….. I finally called them again and said the pain is still here… I go in for an ultrasound and found out I was 6 weeks pregnant. While I was pregnant they told they wanted to monitor the baby’s heart and do a fetal echo exam because of the effects the shot may have ok the baby. Luckily, my little girl came out just fine.

    2 kids later I wanted to get my rubes tied. But I also didn’t really want to deal w my hormonal issues of pmdd so my drm convinced me to give depo another “shot ” so I did. Biggest mistake ever.

    I think after 2 kids my hormones are wack. I read up and apparently depo is frowned upon for use after having a child. My son was a good year and a half by this point so I would gather it was past the time frame of it being unsafe.

    At first I enjoyed the shot. No period. Hormones seemed to be not irritating me as much….but by the 3rd month when I was due for my next shot I was starting to feel illl, muscle aches, cramps, horrible night sweats and mild fevers.

    This continued on and now here I am 5 mts. After being off the shot and I’m dealing with the after math. The past 5 mts. Have been rough I have been spotting cramping and thinking I was getting my period only for it to stop abrubtly. My nails and hair will grow like it did when I was pregnant and then I will feel very hormonally off balance like I did in my first trimesters….just emotional crying over everything feeling weird and achy.

    It’s 4am. Yesterday I took a shower. I had sort of a period just 2 weeks ago I bled for 3 days but it was very spotty and light with blood clots randomly in between.

    Yesterday morning I felt illl again. I go to the bathroom take a shower and I think that I cut myself shaving…but I did not. I was apparently bleeding like a faucet. It was so weird. I never bled like this before.

    Then it abruptly stopped again.

    Mind u, I have had mild fevers and aches with body sweats off and on for 5 mts. And would just cramp or spot

    Now here I am awake with chills, aches, as if I’m getting the flu but I am not. It will stay mild and discomforting. I went to the bathroom and all of a sudden I look down and it looks like it did in the shower. Like I literally just cut myself open and need stitches. No blood on my pants or in bed. Just…bam. it’s do weird. I have cramps and I feel so ill. I would never suggest the shot to anyone. Ever. The bone density issue….w my body aching like it does….really freaks me out too.

  309. I got my first depo a year and a half ago and it really decreased my sex drive. I completely had no period until the fourth month after the shot that I got my period back. It was bleeding hard for a week then spotting for a week or two but then it went back to normal. I didn’t get any more depo shot until 7-8 months ago and I haven’t had my period since. I’m 27 and I’m kinda worried if my system is ruined or if I will ever get my period back. So far no cramp no mood swings no nothing that suggests period. It’d be great if depo is more expectable. I can never tell what my or anyone’s body will react with each shot. It’s scary!

  310. I’ve been on depo a good 6 years and my husband and I were wanting me to get off of it to make sure I will be able to have children one day. Will me being on it so long cause problems for me getting pregnant? If so what can o do to fix it

  311. I was on depoprovera for 23 yearsit has been 15 months since my last shot. I am niw 43 yrs old. I still have not had a period. What’s up with that?

    • You are the only person in this blog that I see that has been on depo long term. Has your cycle returned yet? Reading this makes me wonder if I should go off the shots?? after 18 years I am a little concerned to turn my system back on….

  312. I have been on Depo for 10 years and exhausted my last shot a few months ago. The day I got my first shot, my periods went away immediately. I had terrible periods (severe cramping, throwing up, fainting, back pain) and Depo really changed my life. I have not had a period since my first shot and still have not had one. I made sure to get my shot a week early each time and also took calcium per my Dr. A few side effects that I experienced was weight gain (appr 10 lbs), headaches, minor depression and mood swings. Within the last year, I have unexplained slipped/herniated discs and my foot shattered out of nowhere. My Dr told me both were linked to my shot. Now I don’t know how certain that is, but I do not recall any incident that caused either. Also, the shot caused me to have sugar problems. Ever since I stopped getting Depo, my sugar levels have gone back to normal. I have noticed weight loss since I have been off of Depo. I am a very healthy and active person and while I was on Depo, I had to constantly workout and eat healthy to not blow up like a blimp and to try and maintain the weight gain. Overall, it did help me with obv not getting pregnant and it stopped my periods, but now I am suffering from bone density loss.

  313. I been on the depo for 2 years but not to prevent pregnancy it was supposed to prevent from me getting more cyst since I get alot on my ovaries which hurt badly when they erupt inside of me. Well I just recently got off the depo 2 weeks ago and all I been feeling is so tired and weak can’t even function all I want to do is sleep all day and I never take naps cas I’m always on the go but now since I been off the depo I get dizzy and sleepy and very wore out. I just don’t know anymore.

  314. I’ve tried Depo in the past and I always gained weight. My periods would return to normal. I took the shot once this year and decided that it wasn’t for me altho it stopped my period. Since I was due for the 2nd shot, I HAVE NOT had a period. Where is it?!! P.S. Mirena years ago made my life miserable. I bled for a year. Signed, patiently waiting for Sally to visit.

  315. After stop taking the depo shot, my period came for almost 3 weeks which is so frustrating. My whole cycle is messed up.

  316. I missed two depo cycles been on shot since 2009.n prior ten yrs on it ftom my middle child. This month i bled heavy chunks n black masses out.i figured old blood sheding.ok..but im having breast disvomfort and sensitivity bad now..i am not a very sexualy active person in fact i havnt had intercorse in almost 2months to be close…and then again i wasnt ejaculated in. I made my husband pull out..im almost 40 in january. I was thinking cancer at first because in 2009 i leep done from ky cervical cancer n restarted the depo. Then i seen early menopause…im kinda worried now cuz it doesnt make sense i have not been sexualy active.but yes moody yes manic yes depressed n going threw a massive amt of greif over dads death n carring for loose ends n court. Then out of nowhere this month i bled 14days straight like this.the bledding has stoped but my breast feel so sore n tender like i was pregnant…tell me how i dont understand whats occurring to me…….can u eloborate please ty kira

  317. I have been on the Deposit shot for 14.5 years. Only had break-through bleed a couple times because of not getting the shot on time. I am heavy and that is the one thing stopping the bone loss. And had the bone density test done about 5 or so years ago. The only reason of having to go off the Deposit shot is to see if I’m in menopause or I would still be on it. It take 6 months after last shot to be tested. Before starting the shot I had horrible PMS and once starting it it calmed down by 85%. The weight wasn’t noticeable but lost 50 lbs this past year. Don’t know what I would have done without it!! The Deposit shot was the best thing I did for myself.

  318. I been off depo about a year n some days now. I have not saw my cycle yet it comes on once n a blue moon… Am ganging weight n never felt like this,am not perganat…. So when will I start seeninh my cycle

  319. I Took My Birth Control Shot Around May , I Was Supposed To Go Back In June To Take My Next Shot But I Didnt .. I Started Blowing Up . So Few Months Pass & Im Still Bleeding But Its Not Heavy , Its As If My Period Is Ending & It Comes In That Brownish Color .. Im Not Sure Whats Going On . Please Respond ASAP Need Answers . I Also Recommend To Not Use Depo !

  320. I started Depo Provera about 4 years ago. I’ve had little to no issues. I gained about 10 pounds, Had no period what so ever, and no mood swings. However, I have had hot flashes and bloating aside from that it’s been fine. My last injection was about 7 months ago. I am trying for another child. This has been an issue for me, I just got my period back the other day, and still…no baby. I am afraid that it has effected my fertility. While I was on Depo, It was great that I didn’t get periods or cramps, I felt great. Now that I am off it I am understanding what it has done overtime to my body.

  321. I found this website beyond helpful. Thank you very much.

    I’ve always had irregular and very painful menstrual cycles. I always asked the doctors and they would tell me well after you had the period for xy&z year it will get better. Not the case. Never the less I became a mother in my teen, yet after I had my first child I still had pretty irregular cycles. After my last child I decide to take the depo. shot. Because although all birth control posses a risk I felt this one was the “safest”. Though to myself take it a year or so then stop to give my “bones” time to recover. Well the case is I only took a total of 3 shots = 9 months. The 1st one well was pretty uncomfortable. I was spotting and what not for a few weeks on and off (2month). The Second Shot I had 0 complaints…. not spotting no period. Never the less I was pretty confident that the rest would be like the 2nd shot. Well I was wrong. I guess some have more hormones then others because I felt like I was in the 2/3 trimester of a pregnancy. Cravings mood swing you name it I had it. Even got scared and thought I was actually pregnant. HORRIBLE! I gained like 15 pounds in the blink of an eye. So I decided to stop taking the shots to see if my hormone levels would go down. And 2 months after not take the shot I was back to normal no mood swings not cravings. But I still had no menstrual period either. It’s been about 4 maybe 5 months since I was suppose to take my depo. And yet no period. Still curious to know ” Can you get pregnant without having a menstrual f. for over 10 months?” I know the answer is most likely yes just wish there were more studies –

  322. I’ve been off of depo for over 2 yrs and still haven’t been able to get pregnant. And still have yet to get a real period. I would get a period for a day and then it would be done. Then a few months later I would get another. I haven’t had one since April 25,2015 and it is now September 22,2015 and I have yet to get one.

  323. I just resently took depo for my first time and decided it wasnt for me my period can shortly after stopping lasted two weeks and stoped its been two months now that I have not gotten my period and all pregnancy text I have take come out negative. Could the shot have changed my cycle?

  324. I have been on depo for 5 years and have not had a period for 4 years straight I have no sex drive moo swings bad hot flashes when it’s cold ..it the worse thing I just got off it

  325. I started depo in November 2014 I recently stopped it in May because I found out I was never supposed too have it because I had a blood clot before and now I have had heavy bleeding it’s not period blood it is just blood and some times clots the Dr did blood test an ultrasound an said that they came back normal so I don’t know what it is but we want a baby any advise?

  326. Just had the deposit shot in September and gained weight , and tongue swollen keep having to take benadryl every day can’t wait ti November and I will not take another shot again either way your get bone loss and gain weight so I’m done with this birth control shot for good !!!

  327. I’m trying to find out some info for my niece, she stopped the depo, and she has been menstrating over a month now. She was on the shot for almost 3 years not having periods the whole time. Now it is continuous with big blood clots and it is worrying her a bit. Me being here aunt she ask me questions I’m unsure of. How long does the period last after depo, should she be concerned it being so long heavy with big clots?
    Just being my opinion I feel something that stops your body from normal menstration for long times can not be good for the reproductive system.
    Also the bone density loss, that is in our family medical history, she was never told about this when she first got the shot. I hear a lot of young girls having periods for many months after stopping the depo.
    All I would like to know which I can not find anywhere is how ,long is expected period after and/or should she go to a doctor because it won’t stop?
    Thank you for or time,
    Concerned auntie and neice

  328. My period has been on its own personal rampage since i took the depo shot. Last month i bled lightly the entire month. I did not go in for my next shot. A few days ago i was holding my daughter and felt a gush. It was bright red blood and really put me on edge. Followed by heavy back cramps. Then the next day it stopped. Then started again. Nothing heavy except for the gush, but the blood has been bright red everytime. Is this something anyone else has experienced? The fresh blood scares me.

  329. Once you stop taking the depot shot is it normal to not have gotten your period in several months ?

  330. After stopping I never know when to expect my period. I expected that but what I didn’t expect is how the hormone imbalance has affected me. Before the depo I was a crier but now I’ve noticed becoming more angry and lashing out. Is this just me or are others experiencing this too?

  331. I wish a study would be made for Women who use it Longer than 2 years. It does say only to do this If other methods are not right for you so what happens when a woman has to use it longer? Should she take breaks in between? If so how long should she wait? What about menopause how will she know when it begins? I have been a user for 12 years because no other method has worked for me. All have made me very sick except this one that is supposed to have such bad side affects. What will happen if I stay on the shot? What should I expect if I do come off it?

  332. Omg anyone who is reading this from my experience I would recommend that you DO NOT TRY DEPO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been off for months and I bleed constantly !!!

  333. I’m just curious because I was to get a new shot a few days ago and I didn’t because my doctor needs to do blood work for endometriosis and PCOS. How long can I wait fore getting the blood work done?

  334. I have always had problems with my period i lasted 3 years without seeing a pinch of blood and that was when i was 16 . I started taking some pills and i started getting my period and came out pregnant. After that i got on the depo shot and havent seen my period. Recently got off it and im concerned because i want to see my period. Not seeing my period has caused me to be over weight and always feeling bloated any advises on what i should do to

  335. I was on depo for 2 months only and its been a year and my period hasnt come im worried what should i do?

  336. I had absolutely no problem with the depo! I was on it for three years. I never gained weight and never had any bone loss. I actually didn’t really even have a period. Maybe a few drops here and there but I was perfectly fine! No cramps either! It was like a miracle. Loved it! But because I was on it so long my ministration cycle is taking a lot longer to go back to normal. Which I knew from the begininng it would. I thought no big deal. But it does kinda suck for bleeding for weeks. But I cannot complian because like I said I knew it was a risk I’d take when I got on it.

  337. I’v been on the Depo shot for almost 2o yrs and I am 51 years old and thinking of stopping the shot what could my side effects be?

  338. I was on deposit for 6 years I have recently gotten married and my husband and I want kids in a few years. I was due for my last shot in July 2015. I didn’t get it. Now I’m all at once expirencing horrible cramps my nipples are very sensitive and looks like they stick out more than usual… I took a pregnancy test and have for the last 3 or so months just to keep a check on it. I do not have a period yet either. Any one else with these problems should I be concerned?!?!

  339. I am 16, I was on the depo shot for only six MONTHS, I’ve been off of it for 2 months now and have noticed a bad vaginal odor that I never had before being on the shot, the cleanliness has not changed at all. I’m just wondering if this is a common side effect of coming off of it.

  340. I was on the depo for about 9 months the first time around. Then I was off of it for about 6 months with no complications… My period just came back like normal, and then picked it up again. I was on it for about two years the second time around. My “window” ended two weeks ago and I decided not to take this awful thing anymore. I have started to have major anxiety and depression over the past year or so. I have also gained 20 lbs since first starting the shot. I haven’t had a period, which has been awesome. However, it is not worth the toll it is taking on my marriage. Since stopping the depo, I have slept maybe 2 hours each night. My boobs hurt. I have thrown up super easily (like 8 times in the past two weeks). And the migraines are the worst. I had never experienced a migraine before this. My body is having major withdrawals. I was not warned of any of this before starting. I was told it didn’t have estrogen so I wouldn’t have mood swings…. I was told this by my doctor. I am trying to flush my body of this now and stay off of birth control for a little while until my body is back on track.

  341. Hi I just nearly took a depo shot but I’m afraid to get a another one I don’t wanna get a bone loss what should I do

  342. I was on depo for 18 years. It was an amazing 18 years! I didn’t have a period for 18 years, but I have now been diagnosed with osteopenia ie. at 36 years old, I am pre osteoporosis and I consume a significant amount of dairy. I have a heart condition and should not get pregnant, so I had my fallopian tubes removed 6 months ago. I have had mood swings, a short temper, severely sore breasts since stopping depo. I spotted twice prior to this week, but after 6 months, I am finally having something resembling a period. Discharge is dark, thick and smellier than I remember. I hope this becomes more normal in future months. Can anyone relate? I don’t even remember what to expect or what is normal.

  343. I am 37 and talked to my doctor about stopping the injections. She has ordered a bone density scan to determine if I should continue or not. I do not want anymore children and enjoy the benefit of no menstruation, but am worried about how this would affect my body. Estrogen levels, if I need to take hormone replacement, if I will be premenopausal? I know bones are effected as the medications lowers density. I’m not too worried about that as I take calcium w/D and am in pretty good shape. I would just rather stay on it until I am menopausal and then go from there. Any advise or help as far as if I have to stop what are effects others re having good, bad or indifferent. I’m kinda scared actually. Thanks for your time
    J. Schafer

  344. How long after stopping this shot should a period return? Mine has yet to do so after a little over a month of stopping a three year course of taking the shot.

  345. I stop the depo shot an 7 months later i had not gotten my period yet. I had to start birth control pill to more force my cycle to return. It worked. But the bleeding was heavy an a very dark black color the first few days.

  346. I got the depo in June – not particularly by choice but because I’m no longer allowed to take the normal birth control pill due to migraines. A month after getting depo I’ve had my period ever since (I did not go back for my next shot, since I was sure it would make me keep bleeding). So I’ve been bleeding July-October and it hasn’t stopped. I’m also really bloated every evening. I hate this, there’s no end in sight and I’m terrified it has affected me for forever. My health insurance is making it impossible to see any doctors and Planned Parenthood just tells me to wait it out and to take 800mg of ibuprofen 3 times a day for 5 days…which hasn’t worked at all. Has anyone had a similar situation? I’m so worn out and upset from this

    • Hey I’m going through something a lil similar to yu I was due for my shot in June I didn’t get it I was doing fine thought my cycle were normal then going on Oct now I had a cycle in sept. 24 -29 now im bleeding again since Oct 11 till now I do not know what’s wrong with me it’s heavy then med .. Big clots I’m not use to this because I have always had cycles last 3 to 4 days once in a while 7 rarely but I’ve tried talk to a doctor get a appointment but it seems I gotta wait till a month so mad I went emergency when and all they said was abnormal bleeding which I knew.. So upset because I have no engry and feel wore down I need answer my husband says my body cleaning its self out from the shot that it’s normal I don’t know.. Maybe it’s same for yu too

  347. Well I went on depo end of April 2014. I had super irregular periods during the first 3 months, but after that they stopped. Now it’s October 2015 and I suddenly started a light period (which kind of freaks me out) and it’s been going for a week and a half now. I did notice I bled a tiny bit after sex in September as well. Also, i noticed I got bacterial vaginosis right after getting the shot as well…I don’t know if it’s related, and if it is because of the change in the cervix. I’m going to talk to my doctor about switching or just going natural, but it sucks because then I’m worried about becoming pregnant because my boyfriend doesn’t like condoms (rolling my eyes right now haha). I also gained about 7 pounds since starting it, but I agree, I think it just increases my appetite.

  348. I came off my injection in October 2014. I was due to have my last injection January 2015. every month since January I’ve had my period. Still no sign of becoming pregnant. Why?? I’ve had blood taken and my results came back fine. Why can’t I get pregnant? my partner does have a child, so I know there is nothing wrong with him.

  349. Has anyone had issues with peeling of hands and feet at the end of the 3 months right before its time to get another shot?

  350. I went on depo after struggles to remember to take the pill. I had no side effects from the shot other than extremely annoying spotting for a full YEAR. I was told I would stop bleeding after that year but when I didn’t I stopped getting the shot. Since then, it took a month before I got my period which was very light. A month after that I again, got a light period however it hasn’t stopped for 6 weeks now. Some days are heavy some days just spitting. Bleeding is worse with sex and I have had some unexplainable weight gain as I eat healthy and workout 6 days a week as I am studying to be a personal trainer. These side effects need to be studied and made available for other women to see. I was uniformed of the many consequences of this shot when I was put on it, didn’t even get told about bone density loss. Worst experience of my life! Hope we all can get everything back to normal.

  351. I was on depo for about 7 years, and stopped using it just over two months ago because I wish to have children in the next few years.
    I have experienced very rapid weight gaine. Iv put on nearly 5kg in total, and my diet and exercise hasn’t changed.
    Is this normal?
    I was not informed about this being a possibility and have no idea what to do about it. Can anyone help?

    • I’ve been on the depo for 4 years and they told me this had to be my last year to take it. They told me you couldn’t stay on depo no more than 4 years because of the bone density that you lose. I stopped depo a month ago and have been experiencing mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, and horrible stomach pains. I was highly upset when they told me that if i wanted to have a baby it would be a couple of years before it could happen. I really want to have a baby. Also, I have yet to start my cycle im now worried after reading yalls comments.

  352. I went off BC is March because me and my boyfriend have been trying to conceive …every since about a month ago my periods have been 2 weeks apart , now just as of the October 13th my period is 9 days apart , is this normal . I came on 10/09/15 then went off 10/13/15 now here it is 10/24/15 and I’m on again !! Somebody help me

  353. I had my first depo last month around this time and everything was fine until i spotted on Tuesday but I took it as a normal sign because my friend who got the shot the same time as I did spotted a few days before me and is totally fine till now plus we were told we will spot very little. I went back home, took a shower and was perfectly fine. My boyfriend came over and we had sex and everything was ok! till later the next day when i felt blood coming out! ahhh was I furious!!
    Since then it has been 5 days since I have been on this light period. Before, I had heavy bleedings that would last a whole week. I still have cramps but the bleeding is not as bad. I do not want to wait for months till I see a doctor but I want to see if my periods will stop by next Tuesday then go see the doctor who prescribed it to me whether or not it stopped.
    My sisters, both doctors have both heard of the depo shot and were very disappointed that I got it. One of my sisters who knows more about contraceptives told me to go to the doctor and tell him everything that happened and ask him for Primolut N, which I read “is used to treat irregular menstrual periods with heavy and/or persistent bleeding that has no identified cause”. It will not stop me from falling pregnant but it will bring back my normal cycle hopefully.
    PLEASE PLEASE do not use depo. Find other methods that would help. I realized that not even actresses or famous people take the depo shot!!! JEEZ!!! for you guys who are fine…like my friend, I wish you all the best in the future and hope you do not h=get any problems.

  354. Ive been on the Depo for about 3 years, and decided to not get a nother shot a few months ago. I haven’t had a period in two years.my main concerns are my mood swings, pain in my breasts constantly and still havent gained my periods back.

  355. Hello doctor,

    I have been taking Depo shots every three months since Sept,14. The latest shot that i took was in Sept, 15. I have been experiencing regular non-stop periods (sometimes too heavy with lots of clots and sometimes spotting) for last three months. I not only want to stop taking these shots but also want to put an end to this bleeding. I read somewhere that this bleeding can be stopped by taking birth control pills with high estrogen. Please suggest. I feel completely lost.

    • I went to my doctor right after my a week has passed since my periods normally last that long. She suggested to me that I take ibuprofen or advil after every four hours (the recommended dosage, which is 1 tablet for my type of ibuprofen). If you have not allergies to it i’d say you try it because my periods are now gone!!! But do not exceed four a day!

  356. My name is Rachel I have been off depo for about a month now this is the second time I’ve been on dwpo when I first had it I didn’t have a period never gained weight but I did have breast tenderness and dizzyness.. I got off of depo when me and my husband of 3 years got married then went to Mariana … Then about 2 years after Mariana I went back to depo I just recently came off back in September and I started my period the other day and my pain is horrible I’m bleeding a lot I took pregnancy test before everything came out negative but this is a pain I have never had before …… A lot of blood lost and lower pain ….. I didn’t know if anyone else has had these issues ……

  357. My girl been on the depo shot for ten years never had a period as well but missed her shot and now feelin like crap all the time havin weird dreams and just wakin up soaked from her dreams so I’m askin you what is goin on with her

  358. I actually love being on the depo shot was on it for 2 years and some months..i only gain weight never had to worry about my peroid after my second shot since my first was only giving me spottin..I usually have problems with my bones but the shot didnt make it worse i took my calcium like recommended. Wasn’t happy with the weight gain..so didnt get my July renewed got my peroid three months later only lasted for three days…I have irregular peroids so was pleasantly surprise that it came so soon and that it lasted the same amount of days that it use to. Kept reading up about what can happen if you go off it so was expecting a the worse..soo glad my experience was so much better than what I’ve heard other had to go through..hopefully my journey stays this great.

  359. I have read a lot of your comments and I was wondering if what I’m going through is normal,I was on the depo shot for 8 years I stopped getting the shot in October 2014,I had no period the entire 8years some spotting but only once in a very blue moon,I finally had my first normal period August 2015,no period at all in September,October normal period,and now I’m on but with the worse abdominal cramps and very,very,very heavy bleeding is this normal?

  360. Hi so i was on it in 2012 and i only had 3 shots by the 3ed shot i stoped no monthly till 2014 for me after i stoped the depo-provera i have not wonted to take it agsinagain. i went from 135 in waight to 202 with in the 9 months of taken the shot and well i have never been that big till the shot im 21 now and still fighting the weight. Im not on birth control at all and i was finely getting my monthly reguler 1 to 2 times a month when before for the shot it was only once a month just very painfill. Now though its kinda ok my body is just not right but i wonna share that i know what all yall are going thow for the most part and hopefully ill find out if maybe one day ill be able to have kids

  361. I was on the depo for 4 years (16-20 yrs), I went off of it and had my daughter a few years later, I loved it when I was younger.. No period, I actually lost weight on the depo. I am now 27 I had 2 shots this year and gained 10 pounds, so I decided to stop getting it. I should have got my 3rd shot 2 weeks ago. For the past week I have been having horrible stomach cramps, terrible bleeding, i keep getting light headed, shortness of breath & nausea. I do not know if this is a side effect of coming off of the depo or what. I went to the hospital because of my dizziness and they had nothing to say. Just if it gets worse then come back…. Has anyone experienced these side?

  362. I stopped taking depo in 2011 and got pregnant with my daughter in 2013. After taking it for a year and stopping in Feb 2015 i found my bones hurt all the time while on the depo and we decided we were going to have another baby its now almost a year since I last took depo and we still haven’t conceived. I strongly urge woman not to take depo if they plan on having kids… I stopped bleeding after 6 months on the shot and now I bleed 24/7 my doctor says everything’s fine and no visible problems yet there is no answer for my bleeding. Haven’t met another woman with my same problem but hopefully no one has to deal with what I have to. It’s very frustrating.

  363. Hi. My name is Marybeth and I got the birth control shot in October and have not stopped bleading since. I have have awful neck shoulder and back pain alone with major headaches anybody else have this problem?

  364. I was on the shot for 10 years.
    It was the obvious method for me cause I didn’t have a period the whole time and didn’t experience weight gain.I was wanting to start a family so I decided to get off of the shot in February. It’s been almost 9 months and My life has been terrible since. Have just been spotting. No regular cycle. Zero sex drive. Sever depression so much so I called off my entire wedding. I just had a blood test and my hormone levels are all outta whack. My progesterone is dangerously low. My testosterone is also extremely
    Low. I am on a ant depressant cause I am so sad all the time. I completely think all
    This is side effects. I hope to get my levels right and pray that I get a sex drive back.
    I am terrified this has messed me up so bad I won’t be able
    To conceive. If anyone is reading this. Please reconsider taking this form of birth control. It is dangerous!
    Worst mistake of my life!

  365. Hi All,

    I don’t normally post comments but was very worried after stopping Depo and not getting a period. I got great comfort from the online forums so thought I would return with an update on my experience.

    I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2008 and had it lasered away. I started depo in 2009 and it was a miracle, as I had no periods, pain or other symptoms. I did however gain weight and my emotions remained pretty steady (I was almost devoid of emotions to be honest).

    I got engaged in 2014 and am getting married next year. I had read about the time it can take for your cycle to return after depo, so I stopped having the shot at Christmas 2014 (as we want to try to have children once we are married).

    It was a long and stressful wait but my periods returned 9 months later and have been fine and regular since. The good news is that I have not experienced any pain. The bad news is that I have been emotional around my periods (albeit I am pleased to feel normal again)!

    Just to continue with the good news, I have also lost 12lbs. I have done this by getting my diet right, going to the gym and have enlisted the help of a new personal trainer. I know this is an expensive option but it has helped me. You can also get your nutrition right using free apps like My Fitness Pal. They really work!

    I am 34 years old and have been monitoring my fertility with the Fertility Friend app. It seems (at last and after 11 months) that I am ovulating again already too.

    The best advice I can give you, if you are reading my comments and searching for answers, is to try and not stress about it.

    Stay calm, eat well, excercise and get enough sleep. If are pre-menopausal, it is likely that your periods will return in time. I am a strong believer that you need to wait after depo, until the drugs is completely out of your system and your cycles are completely back to normal. Realistically, I think this is 18 months (I think losing weight speeds up the time it takes for your periods to return and you are happier and less stressed when you start to lose the weight, which helps).

    Wishing you all the best – please post your experiences to help others in the future 😉

  366. I love the depo shot, it’s by far my all time favorite drug honestly. I got my first shot in February 2015, and I’m scheduled to get my third in about a week. I haven’t seen a bit of blood since spotting a bit in March. No weight gain, skin is clear and I don’t feel bloated like I need to have a period. It’s honestly spectacular. I’m very sad to see so many women having a negative experience with it because mine has been nothing but good. Just goes to show, you really have to test these things for yourself to see how your body with react. Everyone’s different!

  367. I’ve been on the shot for 6 years. My last shot was scheduled for 9/4/2015 I decided not to take it anymore because of concern of my health for my later years. ( This shot is poison) So for the past 2 months now I’ve been experiencing severe abdominal pain along with pressure as if I’m giving birth, but NO Bleeding yet. Has anyone else gone through this and if so how long did it last? It’s very painful.

  368. Hi, I am sorry to hear about all the bad side effects. I haven’t had a period since I started on depo 5 years ago. My worry now is that I am an expat and I can not find it in my current country of employment and they also will not give me any other contraception as I have not had a child yet. I am due for my next injection and am sooo worried about any adverse effects?? Can anyone shed some light??

  369. I took depo for almost two years and stopping it spiraled me into severe anxiety and depression. It triggered OCD (the same way it did post partum ten years ago when I gave birth to my son). The physical side effects are too many too mention. One year on my (now very LIGHT) periods have returned but the breast pain persists. I can cope with the physical issues but the emotional and psychological dysfunction has made me reclusive. Doctor and psychiatrist says it will take more time for my system to go back to normal, post depo. I am angry. As a woman and as a mother. Please think twice before choosing this type of birth control. The damage can be permanent. And not worth it.

  370. Hi. So I had a depo shot due in mid June (2015), which I decided not to go through with. I noticed I was very irritable and not quite myself. Today is almost December 2015 and I have been bleeding since the ending of May 2015. 6 MONTHS of BLEEDING and spotting and I don’t know when it will stop. I highly believe this stuff is really bad for women while doctors make it no big deal to inject this stuff into our bodies. I am sure that in a couple years or so it will be banned because it is so bad. Something is wrong with the amount of side effects that it comes with… it is not natural in no way good for our well being.

  371. I want to know how long will it take for the menstrual period to return after taking depo provera for 10 years?

  372. Im a 16 year old girl i got it last school year and i finelly got my period and it lasted 2weeks and when it did 3 are2 weeks later it started agen i worried someone halp me

  373. 17 Months off Depo. I am an African American and I am 19. I would like to know how long would it take? If I have to take some medication so I would be able to conceive.

  374. I have a question for you guys. Well i just had got off my depo shot about a month ago or two. I had started my period and got off like a week ago or a couple of days ago and then i started my period again out of no where. Can the depo be the causes of it or isit something else thats why it happened.
    Well write me back whenever you can i need to know cause i been freaking out lately thank you very much for taking your time out anf reading this.

  375. Hi, I got on the shot in 2011 and recently just got off it in July. I didn’t get a period until 4 months later and still on it! I loved being on the depo since I wouldn’t get any periods, and didn’t have any side effects or weight gain. Although I wasn’t informed about any of the long term problems it may cause..Since getting off of it, I’ve been having a lot of pain on my back and have brittle teeth. I just got my first period and I am not happy with how long it has lasted. (1 month and counting) I’m really hoping it doesn’t lasts so long… I’m worried as to how long it may last now after reading some of your stories.

  376. Ive read a lot of people having trouble with bleeding while on the shot. I didnt experience much trouble while on the shot aside from heavier periods. I was due for another shot at the end of october and it is now early december. In november i had my period for 3 weeks. I had sex with my husband on the 28th and i have been bleeding for another 2 weeks! I am so so tired of bleeding! But its not only that. I have gained 2.5 lbs and i am so bloated! I took a pregnancy test (negative) because i feel so big. These side effects are really bothering me. If i get back on birth control at any point i will definitely chose a different form!

  377. Okay, so I have been on the depo shot on and off since I was 16, but I stopped getting the shot just because. After I had my second son I stuck with it, so its been about 6 years now that I constantly been taking it. My period went away completely. Some nights I have night sweats, but the Dr. Told me it was not due to the depo shot. My only problem with it is my weight gain. I weight about 158 when I used to weigh about 135. I noticed that I never go over 160 so thats a little weird to me. I have a poor diet and don’t exercise like I should so its partially my fault. I’m so confused on if I should set an appt to get it again. Ive been of it for about 3 months and dont really notice anything yet besides really sensitive breasts and a sharp pain down there sometimes and the bloating feeling. I’m just so scared to get a really heavy and painful period. Idk what to do 🙁

    • i was on birth control shot for 2 years and been off since October . still no period and i sweat more then normal i don’t know whats going on with my body definitely not normal

  378. I got the depo shot early in October of this year thinking it would help clear up my acne. Not a fan of taking a daily pill so my dr suggested the depo. Well, i will not be going back for another dose this month. It’s been nothing but constant annoying periods/spotting, headaches, hair loss, moodiness/sadness, gas/heartburn and my appetite has dramatically increased as if I were pregnant all over again. I intend to try a more natural approach and get a femcap or diaphragm instead. Being that my body should already be weaning itself off the medication by now, I will gladly share any side effects while coming off it. Not all bodies respond positively to hormonal birth control. I know mine sure hasn’t. Best wishes to everyone.

  379. Hi I’m getting married in July and I was going to take my last shot in January, do you think I will have a period before or during my wedding? I’ve been on the depo for 6 yrs now

    • I highly doubt you will have one by then. Especially being on depo for that long. I heard it could take up to a year for your period to come back

  380. I just started taking depo 4 months ago. I decided my first shot would be my last because of my weight gain during the first 2 months of depo. I also became bloated and I just wasn’t feeling it at all. I had one period during that time and it lasted for 2 weeks straight. Although it wasn’t heavy (but my flow usually is extremely heavy) it was a bit longer than expected. I was supposed to get another shot on December 25th, but I got my period November 26th and I’ve been on it for about 3 weeks now. I don’t know if I should be worried but it’s more spotting than anything else. He blood sometimes comes out clumpy, black, or very dark brown. All in all, it may work for others…but never again for me. I wasn’t preventing a pregnancy, I just wanted something that would control my super heavy flows. I guess I’ll stick with my heavy flows. No more bc for me

  381. I stopped using the Depo-Provera shot 19 months ago. My husband and I have been trying to conceive sense and nothing has happened. The things I have noticed since I stopped using the Depto shot is that I have gained 25 pounds. I weigh more now than I ever have in my life. Also my periods are very irregular one month I will have it every 25 days in the next month I will go 30 days before I get it. I also have breakthrough spotting almost every month and intense cramping. Not sure if it is all related or not but I am very interested in seeing more research on this.

  382. I was on depo for around 12 years, with a gap of around a year in the middle where I went on the implant, and I think it’s the worst decision I ever made.
    I didnt realise at the time, but my sex drive was nonexistent, to the point where it jeopardised my (otherwise great) relationship several times. I put on a lot of weight and the deciding symptoms were hormonal changes like hot flushes and even more weight fain, which only developed in the past couple of years.
    I came off the injection at the end of May and it took 3 months for my period to come back and that seems very regular – so all good, you’d think.
    NO
    Since July I’ve been experiencing absolutely awful anxiety and panic attacks which are having a hugely detrimental effect on my life. I’m constantly fixation on my own heartbeat and health and now I’m worried about trying to conceive because I don’t think I could cope with having a baby while I’m feeling like this. My heart is fast and I often have a constant feeling of dread and nervousness that can last up to 2 or 3 weeks at a time.
    I just want to feel like myself again. I’m desperate to not be terrified all the time – and there’s nothing to panic about. I have a good life, nice job, wonderful husband… I know everything’s ok and yet I feel like this.
    If I could change one thing in my life I would never have gone on the injection.

    • I have the exact same thing. I absolutely hate it… I cry a lot for no reason my heart beat races too much. I believe it’s in my head cause when I calm down and take deep breaths. I don’t feel it as much. It’s still there though. The anxiety sucks the most.

  383. Ok so I have only and the needle once. Due to health reasons that was my last choice for some form of contraception. I had it on August of this year it has been over 3 months now and was due to have another one. I had a bad reaction and am not allowed to take any form of contraception whatsoever!! I bleed for the whole 3 months. With a day here or there without bleeding. Then stopped for about 2 weeks. Now have a period which has lasted longer then usual. Could this be because of the shot. Will my period stay for longer?, and because I’ve only had the one shot. How would that have effected my fertility? Am I likely to fall pregnant?

  384. I got the depo shot back in September. The only reason I got it was because I planned on losing my virginity with my them boyfriend but I decided not to. After that I didn’t do anything sexual. But ever since two days after I got the shot I’ve had my period and now I’m worried somethings wrong with me because it’s December and my period hasn’t stopped. I don’t plan on getting another shot because I’m not sexually active so there’s no reason. But I don’t know what’s wrong with me or what I can do to stop my period. I don’t want to be on birth control and I don’t know when it’ll stop and it’s starting to make me worry if it’s even normal?

    • Heather from what I’ve read there is no definitive answer, some women are lucky and wait only a few months and some have been waiting 3 years. I think you should see your doctor if you have stopped and your cycle doesn’t come back as it was before and especially if you have any of the other symptoms described in the comments

  385. Hi. I was on the Depo shot for almost two years – ending March 2013 and have still never had a period. I have on and off used birth control pills and had my periods come back (normal period with mild pain for around 4 days) each time. I took the pills for two months, then three then four and then didn’t take them in the hopes I had jogged my system and my body would continue as normal. No such luck. While on the shot I gained about 60 pounds, had terrible bone aches (like growing pains) I still experience heavy hair fall, mood swings and sweats and have recently had a lot of tooth trouble- one has chipped completely. Almost two years on and my cycle has not returned. I was never informed of any of these side effects or else I would never have taken it. My (then) boyfriend (now husband) has often said my mood has completely changed since and I’m just not the same. I think it’s criminal that it’s given to young women ( not sure about other countries, I am in South Africa and this is the one you’re given, no choice). I am very glad to have found this site and to know I am not alone but how awful that this has ruined our lives like this. I want to be able to have children in the next few years and fear I won’t be able to fall pregnant or indeed enjoy a “normal” life like before. I am going to see my doctor next week to try and take charge of this. Would be interested to hear/ chat to anyone going through the same thing.

  386. I stop using depo this November 2015 and my question is ..is this normal that i feel pain in my breast. And when is my regular menstruation will come back?
    Is it ok if my husband having sex with me, is it safety or not?
    Thank you and godbless..

  387. ive been on the depo shot from october 2013 till november 2014…was supposed to take my last shot in january 2015 but was advised to not do it anymore because of the side effects and my crampings. i only got my period back on the 18th of july 2015 which lasted for only 4days then stopped completely..since then i had pregnancy like symptoms and these were so unpleasant and often deppressed me because my husband had high hopes of me being pregnant. we have two other kids and want to have our third child. i was advised to use PRIMOLUT N,which i took during the mid month of november 2015 then the pills really helped me get my periods back and this was in november 21 2015 and have since been on and off my periods till this day the 4th of december 2015…i really do not know whether to start using fertility pills or ovulation pills just so we can get pregnant or if i should allow my body to rest off from the depo shot and my husband just cant wait for over 2years…please help with suggestions…..

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  388. Hi, my name Alicia. I started the depo shot February 2015. I bled for 3 months straight until my period stopped. I taken a total of 3 shots and stopped. It gave me major mood swings, headaches and I could never eat. I took calcuim pills for my bones and every time I didnt take one I started bleeding. After the third shot I never went back. October 2015 I was supposed to go back and chose not to. Since the middle of November I have been bleeding non stop. I’ve called my doctor and I was told to give it time. Has anyone had the same problem? I constantly feel so sick unless I take my calcuim pills.

  389. Im in first one after few week my period came and never stop,everyrhing is bad about the shot,something what is make you bone denstiy weak u can understand,personal has to be take of of market and not ruind peoples life like did mine.

  390. I took the depo shot only once on Aug. 2014. After that one shot, my cycle was on none stop for 6 months. The doctor put me on Estradiol to stop the bleeding Jan. 2015 but it didn’t work. So he put me on the birth control pill. It helped regulate my cycle but it caused me to have facial acne and feel sick constantly so I stopped taking it April 2015. I’ll have a cycle at least 2 to 3 times a month ever since then. Now it is Jan. 2016 and my cycles are horrible. I’ll be on my monthly cycle for up to 2 weeks and then a couple days off it (3 or 5 days) then BAM. My cycle is right back on. I don’t want to take birth control at all to regulate my cycles. I want to get pregnant but I can’t because I’m constantly bleeding down there. I have no STDs and I’ve an ultrasound that came back good. What has the depo done to me because all this bleeding is STRESSFUL!!!!!

  391. I’ve read a whole bunch of comments on how women are trying to get pregnant after stopping Depo. I am not trying to have another child. I am trying to not be a crazy chic. I’ve taken Depo for 6 years. It’s the only birth control that has prevented me getting pregnant. However, after not getting my last shot I feel like I have more control over my own brain. It’s only been a month but I have dropped 10 pounds and my emotional state is amazing! I love and hate Depo. It works. But at what cost?

  392. Hi,
    I’d like to know how long it would take being on the depo shot for it to start having bad effects on my body.
    Such as, will it ever stop me from being pregnant if I’m on it for too many years or will it cause complications?
    Will it ever stop me from ovulating when I eventually stop taking it?
    How long would you recommend being on the injection for without it causing negative effects? I’ve been on it for a year so far but I’m having second thoughts as to whether it will prevent Me having children in the future if I stay on it for too long.
    Thank you very much.

  393. I’ve heard that with Depo, you either love it or hate it. No in between. I loved it. I had really heavy periods that caused me to be anemic. I also had a hormone imbalance that would trigger migraines. So, pills didn’t help because of the one week off. The shots were miraculous for me. I took them for 20 years with no adverse side effects. When I was 40, they started checking for bone loss as they normally do at that age. It took them way too many tests to determine I had a vitamin D deficiency. Without Vit D, you don’t absorb calcium. With all the scare about skin cancer and skin damage, on top of women not drinking much milk bc of the fat content, many women don’t get enough Vit D. Once I started supplements, the issue corrected itself. They have now decided at 52 I should be through menopause and have taken me off Depo. I’d like to strangle someone. 8 months later I started spotting. Then just chunks of stuff and major abdominal pain. 3 weeks later, here we go again. I’ve gained weight, have hot flashes, I’m losing my hair and my libido is exactly zero. I’m not a happy lady. I’m on lots of natural supplements and I’m not seeing any improvement. I want my depo back.

  394. I have different expirience here in terms of menstruation I STOP this depo because I DONT HAVE MENSTRUATION for a long time Dec 15 2015 I will take the 5th injection but I didt take and I stop it. Because it cause me super fat from 65kgs to 85kgs the hell. Since dec 15 I dont have my menstruation what should i do 🙁

  395. Had one depo shot ends February 14th, I’m not getting the second shot as I want to try for a baby how long did it take for anyone who only had the one shot?

    • I had one shot and the month after my due date for the shot m cycle went back to normal. Might not be the same with others but eat healthy and be active!! It will help!

  396. I have been on the depo since beginning of August 2015, I have had 3 shots in the process. I went my doctor down the street which put me on more estrogen to stop the bleeding (made it worse) so i went to specialist, and she told me that there are women who have no effects with depo, that they stop the bleeding, their are some who have periods and then stops randomly, then their are the few who bleed uncontrollable and i was part of that few. She said the more shots I get the less bleeding I’ll have. But I’ve basically been bleeding since August with some weeks without bleeding. The only reason I got on the shot was because I didn’t want to have periods anymore, and I got the opposite. So I’m not getting the shot anymore. But my only question is, how long will it take for the last shot I got to wear off and begin my regular cycle?

    • 18 months speak with your doctor and see what they say. I learn to just let your body take its course. Try eating alot of fresh fruits, try walking daily. I also learned that taking really hot baths will help your abdominal area start the post-depo.

  397. I got one shot. The whole time I was on it I didn’t get my period which was great, but when I didn’t get my next shot I had a two week period at the end of September and I haven’t gotten another since even though I’m not on birth control anymore. It’s been almost four months! I know I’m not pregnant. I want my body to be normal again.

  398. i was on the depo provera shot and decided to quit taking the shot but im not wanting to get pregnant. i missed my last doctor appointment because i decided to quit the shot but im having real bad back pain and stomach cramps how long will it be til i start having my periods again?

  399. I have been on depo for 3 years and stop a year ago and I have been bleeding for 2 whole months that can’t be good right???

    • Have you been to a doctor. I’ve been off it for 4 months and the pains incredible. No bleeding yet but I’m scared it will last forever. I was on it for 7 years…

    • the constant bleeding is normal, your cycle will go back to normal, it can take a while but it will. With the pain, try healthy eating!

  400. I’m wanting some reassurance that I’m gonna feel like me again. Should I just keep taking ibuprofen every day to stop the pain? Warm compress works for a bit. Tramadol makes me even less like me and when coming off it makes the pain more intense. What should I do. I hate living like this. It’s been 4 months since I’ve been off depo. I was on it for 7 years and no period the pain only started severely about 4 days ago…please help.

    • Eat well! ditch the caffeine, drink more water, eat more fish, less sodium, less sugar, and less fat and fatty foods!

    • 2016 you mean? If so, and you do not want to get back on it, it is totally fine, your period will get back to normal (not sure after how long)

  401. I have mixed feelings about Depo. I was on the Depo shot for close to 3 years. I started getting the shot due to constant stomach pain and ridiculously painful and heavy periods. After starting the Depo shot, I bled almost constantly for 9 months. My Obgyn just kept telling me that this was normal and would stop. And it did. Finally. When my period finally stopped, so did the stomach pain. While on Depo, I packed on the pounds. I was always pretty thin with a flat chest and no butt so I was excited when I started gaining weight, (and in all the right places), to begin with. It didn’t take long until I was gaining 5+ pounds every month, for a total of 63 pounds. After 20 pounds, I drew the line. But no matter what I did, I could not stop the weight gain. The whole time I was getting the Deposit shot, starting about a week after the first shot, I had mood swings and hot flashes, I have absolutely ZERO energy, and I feel like a 70 year old.
    Fast forward to the point where I decided to stop getting the shot… My obgyn was going out of business and I am really shy and weird around new Dr’s. So, I just stopped getting the shot. 2.5 yrs later I am still having hot flashes, still have ZERO energy and I still feel like a 70 year old. The weight has been coming off slowly though. But, after about a year of being off of the Depo shot, my teeth started breaking like crazy, for no reason chunks of enamel started breaking off… I have been off of the shot for 2.5 years. I am 36, have always had excellent oral hygiene, I loved to laugh and smile and I had a GREAT smile. But now EVERY ONE of my teeth has broken and rotted! I am in need of having EVERY ONE of my teeth pulled and a FULL SET of dentures! At 36!! But who can afford that?! Not me unfortunately. I am SO ashamed, embarrassed and self conscious, that I don’t smile anymore. EVER. Oh, and, did I mention that my period STILL has NOT returned, but the constant stomach pain returned within a couple months of quitting the shot!!

  402. Starting 2 months ago everyday when I wake up my wrists hurts so much and doing some research I found online “it is normal” if you are taking the depo shot, which I am. Its called CTS , WOULD THIS SYNDROME EVER GO AWAY? IM PLANNING ON NOT TAKING THE DEPO SHOT ANYMORE.

  403. I was on the depo for about 6 months(Jan 2014). When coming off depo the experience was horrible i couldn’t do anything for about a month. I literally stayed in the bed 24/7. On July 2015 i start experience bad cramps and throwing up and periods every 2 weeks. Around September i start having one period a month. Now it is Jan 2016. It have been 18 months after my last depo shot. I am now still having a normal cycle. I just came off my period. While i was on my period i was start to see heavy flow in the first 2 days and then i seen about 2 blood clots. I would like to know if i am going to be able to get pregnant soon. It have been officially 18 months.

  404. I am really glad I’ve found this website, I have been on depo shots for about 2 Years and I stopped last July. 6 months on the shot I had my period regularly and then once every three months and then they stopped altogether. I didn’t mind but I started becoming really irritable and grumpy, so I stopped. I haven’t had my period at all since I stopped and my doctor took a urine sample and I’m not pregnant. They said it’s normal for my period to be irregular but this is odd. I’m having to do blood tests in a week to see exactly what’s going on.

  405. I’ve been on the depo for about 20 years and the doctor changed my medication to strattera for my adhd, I’ve been crampy the last 2 days. Does anyone know if strattera will cause my periods to start back up? I haven’t had one since 1996.
    Thank you for any help.

  406. I got my first depo shot in July 2015, I didn’t have my period for around one month, but then I started bleeding constantly for the next two months! When I was due my second injection, I told the doctor I have had my period for two months and the doctor said that it should stop when I get my second injection. I got my second injection and the bleeding did not stop. I decided not to get my third injection as I didn’t think it was worth it. Its been just over a month since I was due my third injection and I’m still bleeding everyday!! Does anyone know when this will stop? Other side effects I have experienced it weight gain to the extent that non of my clothes fit me anymore as they are too tight to wear, also my sex drive is very low which effects my relationship. Non of these side effects were explained to me and I honestly think getting the depo injection is one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made! Does anyone know how long it takes for the side effects to go? Do I need to see a doctor?

    • AGGHHHH!!!! Reading this got me sooooo mad!!!! My best friend and I got on the shot a few months after you and it was I who got the negative side effects, exactly similar to yours!! I remember asking the doctor if I would everrrrrr bleed till my next shot was due and she said, ooohhh just a liiiitlllee! I was so excited, not because I was sexually active but the whole “periods idea” would be out of my head! only to get it the next month, and the next, and the next!! I went back a week after my periods would normally end and she prescribed me some ibuprofen which seemed to reduce the flow but due to constantly take it, i started getting reactions i’d never get with ibuprofen which was the swelling of my lip (I kept records to make sure) then I went back and she advised me to TAKE ANOTHER SHOT WHEN ITS DUE AND IT WILL STOP!!! my sisters are doctors and the were completely against it! So I said no and then the month after my shot was due, my periods stopped completely! then they came the next month and lasted for as long as my normal periods would!! I’d recommend you to not take the shot again and for now just EAT HEALTHY!!!!!! and wait!

    • I understand how you feel. I’m freaking out right now. Ever since my 2nd dose which was in June I have been bleeding everyday then I started cramping before my 4th shot. I decided to stop and now I am bleeding heavily through my tampons.

  407. I had my first shot November 2015 because cerazette was not helping with my moods. I believe this has made my moods worse and my depression, I’m actually suicidal on a daily basis. I feel like I have pmt daily I will not be getting it again.

    • How long have you been using it for? the length of time depends on how long you have used it for, for most cases. It had a terrible effect on me after my first use and it took a month after my second shot was due for my cycle to go back to normal.

  408. I AM JUST CURIOUS AS TO HOW LONG I SHOULD WAIT BEFORE WORRYING ABOUT NOT HAVING MY CYCLE YET. I STOPPED TAKING THE DEPO SHOT MY LAST SHOT WAS IN EARLY OCT. I WAS SUPPOSED TO RENEW MY SHOT JAN 1ST BUT DIDN’T DUE TO HAVING BLOOD CLOTS THEY WON’T LET ME CONTINUE WITH ANY BIRTH CONTROL. BUT ITS BEEN ABOUT 6 WEEKS NOW AND STILL NOTHING. I HAVE BEEN HAVING WEIRD SYMPTOMS LIKE CRAMPING ON ONE SIDE, HUNGRY A LOT, BREASTS AND NIPPLES ITCHING, NAUSEATED FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS STRAIGHT . I ALMOST FEEL PREGNANT BUT I GOT A BLOOD TEST DONE TO CHECK EVEN THOUGH MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN FIXED FOR 10 YEARS. BUT I’VE HEARD WEIRD STORIES THAT IT COULD STILL HAPPEN. BUT TEST WAS NEGATIVE. SO I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT COULD BE GOING ON. IF THIS IS NORMAL COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME SO I WILL STOP WORRYING.

    • Hey Tamera!
      I had the same experience as you but my dosage was to be retaken in December (it would have been my second shot). But because of the constant bleeding since my first shot in September, I stopped taking it. When I stopped, I had the end of December and the whole of January with no periods. Although I started getting the symptoms (itchy and sore nipples, a small pimple, sudden cramping and so on) I was praying for it to be my period and it was, it came in Feb 1st and lasted till the 8th ( how long my normal periods would last for) so there is a high chance that would be your periods coming up! 🙂

  409. I took the depo for 2 cycles. I chose to switch birth controls, forgot to ask the doc when to start the other one as my 12wks was on feb 04. So 10 days. I asked the pharmacist she said start new birth control method once i get my period. I havent had my period yet. I barely got it when i was on depo. I’d spot for 2 weeks straight in one of the 3 months only. So had 2 bouts of spotting in 6 months time.
    I am worried i might miss my window and get knocked up.
    When should i start other birth control? Should i go to doctors?
    Its stressful to always be worried.

    • I didn’t have a period for six months after one shot did not get pregnant it can take a year for it to all leave your body

    • My doc had said you do not have to be on your period to start a new birth control. .he will simply have you take a pregnancy test..if negative then they can put you on another.

  410. I got one deprovera shot in August. The first time I tried deprovera shot was six years ago but I got pregnant. This time in August 27,2015 I got one shot. Three months later no period, took a pregnancy test,negative. Four months after i lost all my hair except maybe 40 strands of hair that fell out later in the month. Horrible pains in my back to the point i convinced myself i had kidney failure and was dying but no, it was the depo shot.Five months no period took pregnancy test two three and four,negative. Well finally seven months after only one deposit shot I get my period. In three days I have used 54 tampons and still leaked,horrible pain. Now that I started my period my hair isn’t falling out and I have little hairs growing back all over my head no more itching,back pain, or vomiting. My doctor never told me there we’re side affects just I might not get pregnant for a year after stopping. Do not get this, my friend had a heart attack then a stroke while taking depo. Get something else.

  411. I decided to stop taking the depo because every time I got the injection I would bleed no stop and then I stopped taking it and I haven’t bleed in about 6 months I’ve been spotting but only little amounts,I have taken home pregnancy tests and they were negative.. I’m so confused as to what’s happening please help!

    • Go into your doctors and talk with them about it they have medication to stop the bleeding while your body gets use to it im about to go in myself

  412. So I just started this last month on my doctor’s recommendation as I wanted to go on the method with least side effects – Her plan was to get on this to stop bleeds and then switch to a different method which can cause bleeds in that the goal was I wouldn’t bleed as much on the second method after having the depo. The problem is I started my period a few days after and it hasn’t stopped 14 days later. I have very heavy periods so this is worrying. I also work 10 hr shifts in a busy cafe & have nearly fainted twice from weakness which has never happened me before. Moods swings are making me feel crazy too! Can anyone recommend steps to minimize damage while I wait for the effects to wear off? (& never never use hormonal treatments again!)

  413. I have been on the depo for 17 yrs or more..I started after my middle son was born..he is now 21..I stopped it 3 yrs later to get pregnant with my youngest who is now 17 yrs old. My doctor has been wanting me to stop it because it’s been way too long..I decided to stop it before my next one is due on march 22. I decided to get my tubes tied which will be scheduled in april. I haven’t had a period in 17+ yrs and DO NOT want it to come back.what are the chances of my period returning after 17+ yrs of not having it??

  414. I came across this article when I tried googling symptoms when coming off of depo. Im 25 years old and have been in and off of it almost my whole like starting fought the age of 12-13 years of age. Only because my periods were never the same, always long, and go on for months, then other times it would be what is considered normal. It’s been only a couple weeks since coming off of depo after being on it for almost 3 years. I’m still waiting to get my period, no spotting accept when I whipe after going to the bathroom there will be a little bit of old blood, I say that because of the colour. Anyway my concern Is I really want to get pregnant sooner then later for a Second child. I already have one and would like to try again with in the next few month. But I’m worried it may take forever for it to happen. And if my period doesn’t come back for a while how will I know. I don’t know want to wait forever to try and get pregnant again.

  415. I’ve been on this for three months now and would like to stop. Supposed to get my next from February 15- March 1st inclusive. My breasts are tender and I’d like to know why. I’d also like to stop taking this

  416. I was on Depo-Provera for a lil under a year. I’ve been off for about 8months. For me it helped with stopping my period which was a good thing because I bled for 8months straight before I got on the shot. The pills made me sick so I couldn’t take them, also I had high blood pressure so I had to stop taking them because it would lead to a stroke.

    Anyways I’m just wondering when will I ever get my period again? Its been 8months and I haven’t even spotted or anything. I’ll get cramps and even clear discharge like I’m about to but then nothing happens.

    I want to be able to have children in the future. So this scares me. I haven’t talked to a Doctor yet but plan on it soon. Has anyone else have this problem?

  417. I was on the depo for 6 months. I quit because as soon as I got the first shot it has been non stop bleeding. I never went for my thrid shot in January, but I haven’t gotten my period at all this month. Idk if there’s a chance I’m pregnant or if it’s because of the depo. If anyone has any answers that’d be nice.

  418. I took the depo shot for one and half years. I suppose to take my next injection on 14th December 2015 but I decided not to take it because I wanted to stop taking the shot. One week later I was pregnant, I did pregnancy test it was positive. My pregnancy was growing, after one month I had miscarriage, I didn’t know what caused it. Few weeks later I got pregnant again, I did pregnancy test it was positive but after one month miscarriage happened again. So I think depo provera shot is still working in my system and is causing the miscarriages in my womb. Please everybody I need your words on this.

  419. I recently stop taking depo and now I won’t stop bleeding. I’m going through 10-15 tampons and I’m bleeding through them now. Please help me to understand what’s going on. #desperatlyneedinganswers

  420. Well I hope someone can relate to my story. It is not March,2016 I got on depo a year after having my daughter in 2003 I stayed on a whole year I didn’t get a period at all the entire time I was on depo. I got off depo nov 2005 over ten years ago and my period has not came back regular since. I receive a period maybe twice out of a whole year if that, and it only lasts a day or two. Now for the last two years I have not bleed at all. Until today March 1 2016 I woke up and seen I was spoting. I’ve been to the doctor several times for this issue and I get the run around, they even put my on the pill to regulate my cycle and I got my period every month while on the pill but soon I got off no period. Then one doctor blamed it on my health issue I have sickle cell disease, but I’ve had that my entire life and my period was regular all the way up until the time I got on and off depo. I was reading some of your stories and some similar but no the same as mine. Can anyone help or give me any feed back I’m 32 and would like to have another child but at this rate it doesn’t seem possible

  421. I got one depo shot Feb of 2015. I bled for two months after the shot then I didn’t bleed again until September for three days. Then not again till jaunty 1st. It has been a constant thing ever since. When will my period regulate or will it ever be the same again?! I need answers…

  422. Hi, after stopping depo I started my period a year later. Ever since my period started I have had bleeding every 2 weeks but don’t know if it’s mid cycle ovulation bleeding inbetween. It has made me feel miserable and I’d have known that my system would have been so disrupted I certainly wouldn’t have started having depo injections. I would tell anyone considering using this method to stay away! Cheers Nikki

  423. Well your period stop once you take the second dose of the deposit provera shot.I been on my period for one month and three week. I got my shot December 28 2015. And I started having long period since January 18-2016.

  424. I’ve been using depo for 4 years and I have stop using it for 3 months but I can’t go to my periods and I need a baby.How can I get pregnent without going to my periods?

  425. Hi, I’m a disability support worker, and have for the last four months been working with a lady with a disability who is on depo. I work very closely with her; do her washing, make her bed, help with her hair. Until I worked with her my menstrual cycle was fine. Normal for me; I’m mid 30’s, thin, often naturally miss a period, but usually regular. Since working closely with the lady on depo my period may stop for a few days, then start again for a week. Stop for a few days, then start again. I am not getting anywhere near three weeks without a bleed. I’m not getting a week without a bleed! Any one else noticed this in themselves or their friends/family/people they work with???

    • I have heard and seen women who are close, who end up cycling together. My best friend and I did in our teens, but neither if us were taking depo or other contraceptive..

  426. I was on the depo shot for two years my bf and I broke up and I stopped taking the shot. it has been 3 years since Ive been off of depo. I got my period 6 months after I stopped depo. Before depo I had my period for 5 days. Now I have my period for 3-4 days and on a 26 day cycle. My bf and I are wanting TTC has anyone else experienced a similar story to mine and conceived?

  427. I have been on depo for almost two years and I’m 17 now I was considering getting off it but I’m scared what are some of the things you have went through? Please share and if its bad what helped? I have had almost all the bad things that go along with depo; weight gain, mood swings, no period, you name it. And I want to know what happens when u get off it…

    • I started taking it at age 19 and took Depo every 11 weeks until age 32. My best advice is be careful what you eat. I never gained weight and always was careful about avoiding too many calories and/ or fatty foods. Plus I am always active.

  428. I’m different from everyone I’m reading. I went on depo and stayed on for 3 years not once have I had a period. Now I’m patiently waiting on a period to show up.!!!! I stopped it in November, and it’s March and still no period. OBGYN put me on the provera pill for 7 days to start it and this is my third day off the pill and still no period.! Anyone have any suggestions to ask my OBGYN, or what I should do.!!! Or any test I need to have done.

  429. I started the depo shot in July of 2015 and didn’t get my 3rd shot in January of 2016. I decided to stop taking depo because every time it was about 2 to 3 weeks before a new shot I would begin bleeding and would continue for about a week after recieving the new shot. The shot literally made me a crazy person!! My emotions were all over the place, I was constantly crying or angry. After stopping the depo shot, I bled for a month straight and stopped for 3 days and continued bleeding for about 2 and half more weeks. I would not recommend the depo shot to anyone. I would have honestly rather have gotten pregnant than dealing with the side effects of the depo shot.

  430. I took 2 shots of the Depo Provera shot, I was on it for 6 months, It was my first time on it.I have 2 kids. While on it I only had my period 1 time after the first shot and my third shot was supposed to be on February 22 and I still have not gotten my period.. I get cramps and get bloated but nothing seems to happen.
    Is this normal?

  431. Hello, Im Araceli, im 26 yrs old, I need answers please! Im literally a mess when it comes too my mood swing while on the shot and off. I took 2 shots of the Depo Provera shot, I was on it for 6 months, It was my first time on it.I have 2 kids. While on it I only had my period 1 time a week after the first shot and my third shot was supposed to be on February 22, but decided to get off of it because of the side effects, and I still have not gotten my period.. I get cramps and get bloated but nothing seems to happen.
    Is this normal?

  432. I’ve been on depo since 2008. I have to say as far as my periods go, it’s been a blessing. I haven’t had a period since 2011, but even before that from 2008- 2011, I may have had 4 periods total.
    My only complaint, and the reason I’ve decided to stop taking it, is the weight gain and miserable feeling I have constantly. I was originally told Depo was not meant to be stayed on for more than 5 years. I understand why now. After being on it for so long, my depression has worsened. I have no sex drive at all. My uterus has gotten so heavy that it has dropped and is now causing bladder issues.
    I just wonder after so many years with no period , how long before I have one and how severe it will be.

    • I’m wondering the same thing. I’ve been on it for 17 years, yes, I said SEVENTEEN. I had crazy heavy, lasting 8-9 day periods before I went on it. Only occasional spotting once I started taking it. I was originally taking every 12 weeks, but down to every 10 now because I’d spot toward the end of it being due. I am horrified of what will happen b/c no one posts the “I had no issues” posts! LOL. It is definitely going to be a challenge going back to having periods if that is the case. I’m just tired of the mood swings, inability to lose weight, ZERO sex drive – all of which have gotten worse over time, but its been a LONG time, no way I could pinpoint it all to DP 🙁

  433. I am 16 years old, and I have been on my period for about 7 to 8 months. I started taking the depo shot about 8 months ago.I want to stop. But I’m not sure how much longer I will be on my period or if there any other options.

  434. Okay so this is kinda a long story. I took the depo last year in October n I started bleeding immediately. In 2010 I got the shot n it did the same n i bled for about 7 months maybe longer but I figured i’ll try it again. HUGE MISTAKE! !!! Now im bleeding like crazy I don’t know what else I can do. I been bleeding since october 2015 litterily EVERY SINGLE DAY My doctor claims he tried everything I even had a DnC done n he found polyps okay I stopped bleeding for half a day n started back right after. Sooo someone suggested Vitex n I started taking it last week it seem like it was working but Lord!!! IT GOT WORSER!! SO NOW IM BLEEDING plus clotting. Idk if I should stop taking them n just wait til my body stop on its own or what cuz nothing seem to be working I will never n my life take another depo shot again!! I don’t see how someone can bleed this long anyway its absolutely crazy especially when a doctor says nothing else can be done. I heard about a shot that I can get but I don’t even want to try it. Its insane.

  435. Ive been on the depo shot for almost a year and everythings been fine.. Until i missed an appointment. Ive had my period for over two weeks and though its not very heavy and fairly light its still frustrating and annoying that its been like this. I just want my body to go back to normal already. It was great not having a period but now that ive stopped depo and have a period again when usually my cycle(before depo) lasted 2-4 days a month and now ive had it for over two weeks.

  436. I was on and off the depo for about 15 years, the last time I got the injection was in Dec 2014. I began having periods again in Feb 2015 but I have been having heavy bleeding, blood clots and bad cramping for the first 3 days of my cycle every since. Is this normal?

  437. Hi I got the shot on December 3 2015, I had bleeding from late December to mid February, I chose not to get the shot again because of the horrible side effects, I was due over 6 weeks ago to get the shot but I was wondering when my period will go back to normal?

  438. I was on depo for 6 months and i stopped taking it a month again, never had a period while on depo. Just had my period like 2 weeks ago for 4 days but now every time i have intercourse i start to after sex for a day. What could it be, pelvic inflammatory. Help plz.

  439. I had a depo shot about a year ago and im still not on my period. Although, I am 38, could it bw possible that I am going through menopause??

  440. I was in the depo for 2 years. I didnt had a period for this amount of time as I did it a month after my c-section. Which was the only good thing considering I have PCOS and my periods were horrible. But what happened in the 2 years? I gained 60 pounds, in top of the 80 I gained with my pregnancy which I wasn’t able to loose after. Depression, mood swings, acne, hair loss, panic attacks lik. Currently my last shot was due 3 weeks ago, and decided not to get it. Its been the worst 3 weeks. I get all the symptoms I was getting, but in HIGH!!! I cant sleep, my cramps are horrible! I am bloated, headaches day and night, my face looks like a 14 years old with breakouts, nervousness and NO PERIOD! I dont know if it was worst in it or getting out of it. But I cant wait for my body to be normal again.

  441. I had gotten the depo April of 2014, then got my last shot September of 2015. My periods were regulated and light before taking the depo. No period after the first two months. After taking the depo, I got my first period back in December, light bleeding, then again in late January and I have not stopped bleeding since, I now have very severe cramps and there’s a few days where it will be very light and sometimes just spotting, then very heavy. No weight gain while on the shot, but I’m starting to gain heavy weight now. Depo was great while on it.. Just having horrible side effects now.

  442. I Was On Depo for about two years it Was Plesant I didn’t gain weight or didn’t have a period it’s afterwards thats frightening I now want to become pregnant and its not happening. Going to see my doctor soon

  443. I have been on Depo for 18 years! I have not had a cycle in that time. For me this was great. little side affects but at the time I started little information was given to me. I have recently starting thinking it is time to stop. Reading side effects now I realize many of my “issues” may be related to this birth control. Mood swings, depression, no sex drive…Sadly I was never told that this was something you should not be of for more that a couple of years. This was a great thing for me at the time and I really did enjoy not having a cycle.

  444. I was on the depo shot for 8 years. I went off of it 8 months ago. Have been getting my period for 6 months and it’s been hell! Just yesterday I ended up in the er with cramps so bad I doubled over and broke into a sweat. I’m making an appointment tomorrow and most likely going back on it.

  445. So I got off the Depo Provera in October 2015 and I finally got a period March 6th and now I’m 3 weeks late.. Should I be worried???

  446. I stop putting my deposhot on january bt i been haveing like cramping bt i get brown disharge what does that means

  447. Its been 18 months since my last shot and I still have yet to get a positive pregnancy test. Im young and very fertile when i started recieving the depo shot. Now i suffer from food addiction due to cravings and weight gain throughout my experience. What i cant understand is since i stopped depo i been spotting/bleeding EVERYDAY. I go in for check ups and they say its just your period trying to regulate.

  448. i hate the depo shot its the worst thing you can possibly get im always in a bad mood and I have cramps and nonstop bleedeing everyday. DO NOT GET THE DEPO!! you will regret it just like me and ive only gotten one shot which was more than enough for me to dislike it. I prefer getting more chances of getting pregnant than getting the depo provera.

  449. Im so glad I found this, I’ve been off the depo shot almost 3 yrs and I’m still experiencing abnormal periods. They’ve been extremely heavy, coming out of nowhere to the point ive bleed my pants 3 times at work and has to tell my boss so I could clean up and change. Now for the past year I’ve been having heavy periods with huge clots to the point I feel like I might pass out. My iron is low and I’m taking a ridiculous amount of iron pills to no avail. My cycle last for 2-3 weeks. If im lucky I get a week off and then back to bleeding all over everything. Thank God I don’t have a boyfriend, this is a mess! I wish I had never started getting the depo shot!

  450. This may a completely out of date since it looks like the talk of a class action suit was in 2014 and I’ve never received any information concerning it. Did anything ever come about for the lawsuit concerning depo? My sister (now deceased) and I had/have been wondering for several years about the long-term effects of depo. It’s extremely challenging to find any good information about it.

    I started on depo when I was 16 years old in 1994, when it first became available on the market, and was on it for about six years. I don’t remember having any uncomfortable side effects (a friend of mine did though) and thankfully didn’t have the awful side effects that are described post after post here. I actually became pregnant with my daughter on it when I was 22 years old. I do remember one of the nurses telling me that you shouldn’t be on depo for longer than two years. I assumed that info was never shared with me because it wasn’t known yet. I did go on it for a small period of time after I had my daughter again after I tried birth control pills that I didn’t like. I then started to become educated on depo, birth control in general, how bad they are for your body as a whole, and never took any form of birth control again. This was in my mid twenties. Fast forward several years and I’m now 38 years old. There are times when I still feel weirdness in the spots where I received the shots. I also have had problems with my teeth, which I had actually attributed to poor family genes and pregnancy, but I think it has a lot to do with the depo. I have some pain in my hips and other joints, which could be from just working them hard over the years; I like to do intense workouts, but I wonder if it’s because of the depo. At the end of 2014 I had a period from August to November where I bled or spotted every day. I then had an extremely heavy day, freaked out a little, and went to the doctor. I was given progesterone to take for 10 days. This kicked my cycle back into normal rhythm until January of this year, I have had the same issue bleeding or spotting every day. I know I’m an aging woman at this point, but I don’t have a family history of early perimenopause or menopause. I’m pretty healthy, I eat well, I exercise, and I’m not over weight. I do, however, have a lot of stress, which I always thought I dealt with pretty well, sometimes our bodies tell us different though. I do come from a very estrogen dominant family on my mom’s side, breast cancer runs in our family, even without taking some awful injection that completely jacks up the normal progesterone cycle. I do really wonder if my body has long-term effects from taking depo and that is contributing to my cycle irregularities and hormonal imbalances. That being said cortisol and progesterone are bio-identical hormones and progesterone is important and affects the production of other essential hormones in our bodies.

    Here’s an excerpt from http://www.heart-health-guide.com/increase-progesterone.html (which goes more into heart health and progesterone)

    “Progesterone is made from pregnenolone, the mother of all hormones, while pregnenolone is made from cholesterol. Cortisol is indirectly made from progesterone or more precisely from its metabolite, known as 17-OH progesterone.
    This makes progesterone an essential precursor to mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone and glucocorticoids such as cortisol.
    When you are exposed to stress, the body increases secretion of cortisol and adrenaline. When this happens, progesterone decreases since it is used to produce cortisol. This makes it important to control stress response, in order to increase progesterone levels.” (think about it and let it sink in a little)

    My sister died from breast cancer in Sept of 2014, just after her 41st birthday. We will never know for sure whether depo had an affect on that, especially considering we are an estrogen dominant family to begin with. From my knowledge and education I can only imagine the havoc that messing with the natural progesterone cycle had on this though. Looking back there were signs and symptoms that were overlooked of progesterone deficiency. She always firmly believed that she had long-term side effects from using depo for a prolonged period of time.

    No one knows for sure what the prolonged side effects are from using depo and we will probably only begin to learn as people, like me, are aging that started using it when it first came out at a young age. It sounds like people are having worsening side effects from using it so maybe they’ve changed their formula and it’s even worse now. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE find another means of birth control! Do a little bit of research on your body, how it functions, and how important the natural hormone processes are. 🙂

  451. hi im 17 an i got off the depo after one treatment an that was in November an it is april now an still no period. i used to get like little red spots but only when i wiped an nothing after that an that stoped about a mouth ago i REALLY NEED HELP i dont know whats going on an im scared !!!!!!!!!!

  452. I would NEVER recommend for anyone to try the depo provera shot. I was on it for 3 and a half years, and my side effects included not only weight gain or irregular periods, but depression and mood swings. I wanted to kill myself because of this drug. There is a warning that depo can cause these things, so why take the risk? I stopped getting my shots after I realized all this time that it was the birth control cause all of this. It was like a blanket of depression over me, and the only escape was stopping the depo shot. I would honestly rather be pregnant at 15, the age I started taking it, then ever get another shot again. Depo provera should be banned.

    • For got to say this: my side effect since stopping the shot aren’t as bad. My last one was in March or April 2015. I’ve lost some weight that I put on from it, around 15 pounds. My period came back rather quick. Although it still isn’t quite back to normal. I never had it at all for the last 6 months to a year of using depo. Before that, it was only really the last week before my next shot. But I’ve noticed that I hardly have an appetite for the last 1 and a half to 2 months. It is the complete opposite from when I was on it, it caused me to over eat while off of it, and now I under eat that I’m off of it. I don’t mean to but I can’t get food down easily. I can’t eat as much. It makes me sick and I don’t know why. But if anyone has any answers for me to why I can’t really eat, I’d really appreciate it!

    • I was on Depo for more than 10 years – had no problems while on it, even stopped all my periods for good. After I stopped it in October 2014, my ‘bearable’ tinnitus suddenly became “uncontrollable” to the point that I suffered insomnia to this day and need to take some form of sleeping aid and go for acupuncture treatment.

  453. I was always told that if you are bleeding on the depo then its not working right for you. I was on it for 7yrs starting at 18. I had never wanted kids so it was perfect for me. It worked awesome. I actually lost weight instead of gaining.i had been on the pill for 4yrs prior. I never had any bleeding at all the whole time i was on it. The only reason i got off of it cause i had to change insurances and the place i was going didnt accept it. I ended up getting pregnant 2 1/2yrs. At that point i didnt think my body was back to normal cause i never had a real period. I had only spotted for a day or so and i mustve got prego soon after. I actually didn’t kno i was prego until i was almost 6m. So i had my bundle of joy n decided to go back on the depo while i was still in the hospital. I wish i read some stuff first cause afterwards i seen it plastered everywhere how getting the depo after labor increases the chance of prolonged bleeding. I bled for at least 4 months after having my daughter. Then a lil spotting the week or so before the next shot was due, just for a few shots. But the weight gain this time was horrible. Ive gained 60lbs in 2years. I finally decided to skip the shot that was due in September. I just got my period back a month ago and i havent stopped bleeding since. So strange how it worked awesome the first time and this time was so different. Im guessing its due to the fact i got it right after i had a baby so my hormones were probably a mess. Id try it again once i can lose this weight n go on it again like the first time i was on it. As in getting it within a week after your period or however that goes

  454. I was on depo for 6 years then came off to get pregnant. My first period was two weeks. it came two weeks after I was suppose to get the shot. I got pregnant 3 weeks later. When baby was 6 weeks I went back on. I recently went off and my period has been non stop for 6 weeks. I’m wondering how much longer.

  455. I’m wondering what WILL happen when I go off the shot soon. I’ve been on it for 17 years, yes, I said SEVENTEEN. I had crazy heavy, lasting 8-9 day periods before I went on it. It was a godsend, I Only occasional spotted once I started taking it. I was originally taking every 12 weeks, but down to every 10 now because I’d spot toward the end of it being due. I am horrified of what will happen b/c no one posts the “I had no issues” posts! LOL. It is definitely going to be a challenge going back to having periods if that is the case. I’m just tired of the increased mood swings, inability to lose weight, ZERO sex drive – all of which have gotten worse over time, but its been a LONG time, so no way I could pinpoint it all to DP 🙂 Maybe that’s part of why they say only 5 years.

  456. I’ve been on Depo for 4 YEARS and have never had any problems. Ever. This injection is like a miracle! I love it.

  457. I need some advice please.i had my first dose of depo on 19 jan and ends on 19 april,i didn’t go for the next injection.my period came only oneday on 4 may and stopped then i had sex on the 9 of may,can i get preginant?

  458. This is ridiculous i have been bleeding and on for 3 months now it wont seem to stop i was on dep for 4 years never had a period well i was on it now that im off it i wont stop bleeding why wont it go away whats going on with my body helppppp????????

  459. hi is it possible to stop getting your shot and then have two periods and then skip the next period

  460. I have been on the depo for 13 years and has been the greatest option for me. No periods and very little symptoms. Without it, I was so miserable every month and unable to attend important event in my life. The only inconvenience in my life now, is remembering to get my shot every 90 days. I believe it works great for most.

  461. i got the depo shot bc i have fibroids and caused me to have really heavy and painful periods but now i wont stop spotting after getting this stupid shot, i have terrible mood swings, feel weak and tired all the time, it is ruining my relationship and my life. i regret getting the depo shot. NEVER AGAIN!!!! i do not recommend it at all

  462. It’s been over a year since I’ve had an injection and my periods are STILL irregular! I get my normal cycle, start and finish, and then two or three days later it’s stop and start spotting for about a week. I’m going bonkers! I got get checked and everything comes out fine

  463. I stop Depo-Provera in 2010 till then my period did not return i have sometimes symptoms of my period like for 3 or 4 days then nothing. i did consult my gynecologist and He ensure me that my period will be normal again. what can you tell me? Please help

    • I have been on depo for 8 years and mine did the same thing but never came back on. I haven’t had one since 2010. You might see some brown discharge but my doctor told me it’s just dried blood. Eithere way every one is different and the shot may have different effects on someone. Depo has a lot of hormones in it.

  464. Didn’t know about this thing or else I wouldn’t take it, just get the shot and am not taking another

  465. Need to find out how long after coming off of the depo birth control shot does the first period last and for how many days? If someone could answer that for me or at least try and help me out that would be great

    • I got off the shot and a month later I had a 10 day period plus random spotting. I think it’s different for everybody but that’s what happened to me

  466. Hello, i am 16 ive only had 1 shot of depo and that was on the 1st of march 2016 my next shop is tommorow 24th of may, 4 dayd after being on depo i suffered from anxiety, sickness, dizzy and light headed every day, i was wondering how long will it take to go back to normal i hate this anxiety i want to be normal and go back to my healthy motivated life.

  467. can quiting the shot make your period come super late and also give you tenderness in the brest and pee a little more then usual

  468. Well I think I have them everyone beat lol. I have been on depo since about 2008….and I just stop taking it May of 2016. So I’m very curious as to how it effected my body and how long it would take for my period to come back. I have had one since about 2010 or 2011. I’m not too worried as I have always been a milk drinker and meat eater as far as my bone density. But I did notice this year before I stopped the shot that I was beginning to bruise easily and randomly. In weird places like under my arms and Inner thighs. I wanna have a baby within the next year or two. So my fingers are crossed that the effects wear off quick even tho I have been on depo for about 8 years now.

  469. Hi, I went off the shot last year. It’s been 8 months since my last injection and since then my husband and I have just been using condoms and spermicide for birth control. We’re very careful and never have sex without a condom. And have never had one slip off or break. About 5 months ago I started spotting again. It would last a few days. Then the last 2 months it got a little heavier. But this month I spotted very little just for one day and then it stopped. Is it possible My body is still trying to regulate itself? Or can I be pregnant?

  470. This is my first time trying the Depo shot & I STRONGLY do NOT recommend it. I’ve constantly bled & haven’t been able to have sex for months. I am never going to get this shot again. Not happy at all. I was aware of the bleeding side effect but wasn’t aware of how long the bleeding would occur.. Definitely going back to the pill. I wish it would stop!

  471. I was on the depo shot for less than a year because I did not like the way my body changed. I am just now getting my menstrual back and my cramps and flow are worse than ever . Will the length of my cycle change

  472. I have stage 4 endometriosis. I always had extremely heavy periods that would last 10+ days from the time I was 10 years old. I had severe cramping and tons of ovarian cysts I missed at least 3 days of school a month when I was younger. Finally at 24 they finally agreed to do an exploratory laparoscopic surgery and found I literally had endometrial tissue one every organ basically adhering all my organs to one another and to my abdominal wall. They removed a bunch of adhesion but doing that is a catch 22, everytime they remove adhesion more will grow. I had already had 2 kids by the time I was 21 and was lucky I did because after the first laparoscopy I had 6 more over 4 years and had my left ovary removed. I found out estrogen was fueling the endometriosis And estrogen made me constantly nauseas and despite being on low estrogen pills since I was 11 it kept getti g worse so I was given the Mirena IUD, it was better than the pills but I still had bad periods and cysts. After the last larproscopy my dr gave me depo to stop my periods therefore putting my endometriosis on hold. I was 28 and didn’t plan on having more kids but was too young for a hysterectomy. Well it worked basically I went through drug induced menopause including hot flashes , a stopped period, hair loss, decreased sex drive , not needing to shave nearly as much and no more cysts or endometriosis. Thing is during alll this’s I became very sick otherwise being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and lupus and all sort something of autoimmune and central nervous system problem major digestive disorder and pancreatitis, many many other issues. I am now 34 and had to stop working as an RN and have been fighting disability for 2.5 years, but I have not had a period in 6 years and with lupus I have had more hair loss and issues regulating my temperature and with my meds even less of a sex drive and I have finally met the love of my life and despite all my issues my kids are now 12 and almost 15 and my fiancé has no kids and I am starting to wonder if maybe I can possibly have a baby at some point. I never thought I would even say those words but I guess that she by they make you waits until you are 40 for a hysterectomy. I decided to stop the depo as of now, I am due for a shot but am going to start on Lo-Estrin instead and see if I am capable of bleeding or ovulating after so many years of not having anything going on down there. I also have only one ovary so I’m really not sure what my chances will be to ever get pregnant again and I’m so scared of the estrogen even at a low dose bringing back my basically dead endometriosis. I guess it’s just a wait and see game andif I am able to get regular periods start taking tests to see if I’m ovulating but if my endometriosis comes back strong and my periods too hard to handle I guess i will go back on the depo since for me it was a lifesaver. I see all these posts about non stop periods I guess i just got lucky it completely stopped mine. I’ll come back here in a few months and give an update and I will hope for the best.

  473. I started depo when I was about 16, & I’m 20 now. When I started my shot, after about the 3rd one I stopped having a period, I only spot for about 3 days the 1st week of the month I’m due to get my next shot. I’ve gained about 15 pounds since being on it. I want to stop & regulate my cycle but I’m not sure with all the symptoms of its a good idea. I’m a chef so i can’t run to the bathroom or call off work a lot, but I also want to rid my body of birth control toxins before figuring out if I need any contraceptions or not.

  474. I was on the shot for almost a year… After my second shot my period completely stopped, and ive been off of it now for about 5 months and got my period back, but now this month i didnt get it at all, im kinda worried. Not sure what this could mean…

  475. I Would Like To Say That I Dont Like Depo I Been On Depo For Almost A Year It Will Be A Year In August And I Havent Stop Bleeding Since October Of 2015 ! I wish I Would Have Never Got On This

  476. My last injection was in October 2015 and I have been bleeding since the last week of April and I am still going. I am afraid that there could be something really wrong with me. Does anyone have any idea on why I have been bleeding this long?

  477. Ive been on depo provera for 3 years and recently decided to get of of birth control to regain my cycle again. Its been 10 months since I’ve been off of birth control, and i still have no gotten my cycle back.

  478. I had my first Depp shot and it was fine had no bleeding at all the second shot I bleed for 3 months straight it’s now been 8 months and I just want it back I’ve gained so much weight and always have terrible headaches

  479. I started the depo shot Sept 2015 I’ve had 3 shots, and was supposed to go for my fourth at the beginning of this month (June) but I want to stop using it. It made my periods longer, they lasted about 2 weeks sometimes more but I also wouldn’t get my period for almost 2 months. It gave me bad stomach pains, mood swings and made me gain weight really bad.. I was 115 before I started taking it and I am now currently 160, I was 170 a month ago. It made me really bloated and I NEVER felt good, I always felt sick. I also feel like it gave me anxiety or if I had low key anxiety that it made it 100x worse. Now that I’ve stopped taking my period will not go away and it’s very annoying, I’m also having really bad pains around my fallopian tubes. Never taking it again that’s for sure

  480. I have took the depo shot twice and haven’t had a period while I was on it whic was in march it’s been 3 months and I still haven’t got my period my doctor gave me or tho tri-cyclen but I’m afraid to take it bc Ireally want my period to come down me and my boyfriend have been trying to have a baby …what should I do ? Do I take the pills ? Will it help my period come down ? Please help me

  481. I had depo injection 14th november so much weight gain feel tried …but my period doesn’t come nearly year now feel stress doctor said my hormones ok but I am still worried . I got 3 kids don’t want anymore please give me any advice …thanks

  482. For me, I started depo two years ago & recently decided to stop so that I can get pregnant in the future, maybe a year or two from now. I started depo, because I had very severe cramps to where I couldn’t stand up straight. Since starting it I haven’t had a period at all, unless I waited a while before taking the next shot. It was pretty awesome for me, no period, acne was struggling, but gradually went away. The only thing I didn’t like was the bloating feeling. The story about weight gain, I gained a total of 4lbs over 2 years, & that could easily be my eating habits. Now that I’m trying to stop it, it’s been about 3 months now since my last shot & I’ve had a hard time with all the hormones. The first month was normal, the second month I started having mood swings & bloating to the max. This third month has kinda calmed down, but I can still feel my body freaking out. I got a bunch of acne all at once, which if you do too, I recommend using that sandpaper treatment thing once a week or two & applying your acne cream afterwards. Worked in 2 days for me, almost all my acne went away. For these past months that I’ve stopped, I’ve had like a 5 hour period. Kinda awesome, but I never know when it’s going to start. I guess my question is, how long will these random symptoms last, does anyone know?

  483. I was on depo over 10 years I stopped 2 years ago..I’ve had 3 periods n that was it..I’ve haven’t had one since is this normal..I’ve e taken pregnancy tests n they were negative..y am I not getting my mental cycle..I’m oy 44 years old..

  484. I got the depo shot and it was my first time with birth control so my body spotted the whole 3 months. So I got off of it…spent a month of it…then got it for 10 days. Stopped for a day and came back. Its like it screwed up what is “normal” for my body. I strongly suggest that you don’t use it or if u do u stick with it long enough for the bleeding to stop so it’s beneficial. For me it sucked and I dont plan on using it again!!

  485. I’m 16 I was on depo for 6 months . I’ve been off of it for a month. My soon to be husband and me want a baby. Please don’t say I’m too young and blah blah lol. I get I’m too young but I know what I’m doing. Thank you.

  486. I went on depo in September of 2011 just 4 months after giving birth. I was told I would put on weight which I did. Over a matter of 2 years I put on about 20kg so I went on a diet where I lost 10 of that at least. My periods stopped completely. I decided to go off of it in July of 2015 and only 8 months later did I start getting my periods again. The first month I had my period for about 8 days and im in my second month now and I’ve had it now for an entire month. It’s not pleasant because it’s very uncomfortable and restricts u from doing things including having sex. I enjoyed being on it for the meer fact that my periods stopped and I couldn’t fall pregnant. I did notice that I was very moody though I knew being on it long term was not good for my body so that’s why I’ve given it a break now.

  487. I’m on depo and its caused me to lose a lot of my weight in my lower part of my body & I eat regularly the same way I was eating before I got on it & this is my 3rd shot and I don’t get a new
    One till August is there any way I can stop the weight loss or the effect of the shot before then?

  488. I have been off of the shot for 15 months & been having irregular periods since November of 2015. Why I’m not pregnant yet & we have been trying since my period came back in November

  489. I would like studies done on bleeding after Depo. I had no bleeding for a year and then non stop bleeding. I would also like studies done on headaches and getting off Depo. I would also like more research on women having panic attacks while on depo.

    During my struggle to figure out what was causing all my symptoms I was told that women my age tend to get migraines and was not given further advice. It made me wonder how many other women my age have “migraines” when they are really having reactions to hormonal birth control or getting off of hormonal birth control. Thank you for your articles and opportunity for conversation.

  490. I was on the depo for 3 months I decided to not get another dose. 3 months later I finally get my period. First time I got it it was very light & now I’m bleeding very heavily & a lot of big blood clots is this normal?

  491. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!! Many ladies get it to not have a period (As I did because my periods were VERY BAD. Cramps Heat flashes vomiting) it was good the FIRST shot (July 2015) didnt bleed for 2 months then I bled for 2 weeks & never a gain. I got my 2nd shot (october) didnt bleed a bit. Same as the first one bled for 2 weeks. My THIRD SHOT was hell! i only got it because i believe the bleeding would stop. NOPE! It is now June 2016 & i am STILL bleeding… Ive been bleeding since. december 2015 it is now June(GOING ON JULY) & I am still bleeding… Ive been bleeding for 7 to 8 months now & I’m really becoming depressed about the situation… My first shot I was very emotional. Also my last shot i gain 20 POUNDS IN 3 WEEKS. They lie & say 5 IBS no its not true LOL I’ve read online about some pills named “DonQui” (i believe) that are supposed to put your period back on track. I haven’t tried them yet but they will be ordered AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. but everyones body is different my friends got the shot once & havent had her period since. & the other got the shot & only bleeds 2 weeks. Does anyone know of anyways to STOP this. IF I get on the pill would it stop the bleeding? PLEASE HELP.

  492. I have been on depo shot for 2 years exactly. I am going to miss my next shot and hopefully i wont have this many problems. Ots sad to hear. I uave had almost everyday headaches and never thought depo was the problem. Also very low energy all the time.

  493. I believe that my daughter getting off the depo may have caused her to have two massive brain bleeds and a stroke 9 days after giving birth to my healthy grandaughter. unfortunatly my daughter didn’t survive she was only 20 and healthy no drugs or alcohol. The doctor failed to give her an autopsy and she was cremated. Why no autopsy? are the hiding something? She was my only child and i have no answers as to what happened,

  494. I got the first shot in March of this year and went one week without any symptoms. After the week was over I began heavily bleeding and I still continue to do so. I never took a second shot and It’s been one month past the date that I was supposed to get a second shot, but I’m still bleeding and I’m absolutely miserable. I will never put this in my body again, and I’m hoping to stop bleeding soon.

  495. i have not took the shot in about 1 yr and a half if this helps good. Not even a month after i stop taking the shot i was throwing up for 72 hours straight, having shaking spells almost like a seizure, light headedness, nausea, almost thought i was pregnant again but nope, major headaches, and blurred vision. still have them every once in awhile. Please let me know if this helps.

    • Wondering the same, mine has been doing that for two straight months and it’s starting to piss me off. It ,Alex me want to sue these doctors FrFr.

  496. I just took a shot of depo provera inj on the 19th of February,2016 and this wasu first time of using this drug. I noticed an increment in weight from 58kg to 63.5kg but most shockingly, I am still yet to see my mensural period till date 17/7/2016 after witnessing the longest period I have ever had (10days) one week after the shot.

  497. i got on depo when i was 16 and im now 26 . my body has never went back to being the same .my periods are so irregular some months i dont even get on ..cramps are bad ,i can feel myself ovulate . also i got my last shot in 2012 its now 2016 and i never been pregnant ..depo ruin my body smh . just like the other girl said , if my period goes off and i have sex it comes right back on ..i would never ever recommend this for anyone. This should not be legal

  498. I have been on the depo on and off for 10 years. I’ve been on it for about 4 years straight now because I had my period for 6 weeks and I couldn’t handle it anymore so I went back on depo. It completely stops my period, I don’t get spotting or cramping either.
    Im supposed to get my injection today but I’ve decided not to. I haven’t had sex in over a year so I don’t need it for birth control lol.
    I’m worried that I’m going to have my period for 6 weeks or longer again… and I get extremely painful cramps when I get my period. I want to stay on it but I need to let my body clean itself out… Plus I get a yeast infection around the first of every month and I believe that’s because I don’t get my period.
    Has anyone had any weight gain after stopping it? Or any other bad symptoms ? The last time I stopped it I bled ALOT and the cramps felt much worse than they used to be.

  499. So I had a question I was on the depo for 1 time use I just got off this month been having some on and off bleeding but had made love with my boyfriend and he didn’t (pull) out and now I have no more period no more light bleeding nothing for a couple of days now

  500. I was on Google trying to figure out effects of a 2 week period. I came across this website. I was on the depo shot from age 14-18. The only side effects I had were emotional and weight gain. My period stopped the whole three/four years I was on it. I got pregnant one year after I stopped taking the shot. I was not on any birth control since. Since 2011 my period has been a disaster. Extremely thin, extremely heavy, and every other month I have clots. I don’t know if this had to do with the shot, regrettable (abortion(2008)) or something more serious. I can’t live life normally at all without staining myself or, wearing long pads w light days and always checking my clothes. the extreme amount of pain I endure every other month is unmanageable. I literally cry bc of the pain.

    • I am 24 and experiencing somewhat of the same problem. No kids or anything like that but I was on depo since I was 14. I have been off of it for almost two years and my period is currently horrible! The pain is awful the mood swings and my emotions are awful. I even get to the point where I am throwing up. I am have severe anxiety. My symptoms have got worse progressively since my period came back after stopping the depo.

  501. Hello,
    I have never done this, but I do seek help. I have been on the implant one, that goes on in your arm and I bled for two years, with one or two days off. Now I have the depo and randomly and I get a lot of infections. I also have been diagnosed with depression and it has amplified my depression. Does anyone have a suggestion onto what I should try next? I have tried pills, but lets be honest I can barley remember to take my vitamins everyday. Please help

  502. I’ve been on dmpa for almost 12years and I developed tinnitus! Will it go away after I stop? It is really annoying and getting out of balance.

  503. I was on depo for 4 years. I got my last shot 2015 of October. Didn’t even spot the whole time. I got VERY sever migraines due to the hormone in balance in my brain. Heavy depression. My weight stayed the same the whole time, no matter what.

    I didn’t start bleeding again till March. Spotting just at first and then June comes. It’s been non stop bleeding since. Maybe 2-4 days where I’m not. It makes me very upset. We’re trying very hard to have a baby, but every other time we have sex, it Kickstart my bleeding again..

  504. PLEASE someone tell me they went through something similar ?!
    I was on the depo shot for 2 years on & off always felt tired and like I couldn’t do anything when I was on it. When I would stop my period would come regularly. Now I didn’t go in for my shot the end of May (because I want to have a baby) and I got discharge finally turning into my period that lasted for about 2wks. Fast forward its August and I haven’t had another period ! And no I’m not pregnant I’ve taken so many tests! BUT I’ve gained weight, my stomach is like a balloon,I literally feel pregnant & look it. I’ve thrown up & felt nauseous between May-July I’ve been peeing a lot also. I don’t know what’s going on and it’s really emotional for me. Anyone have something similar?

  505. I hve now bin off it thirteen months. I does c my menstration three times a month an I hvent gotten a break ta get pregnant wa can I do plz

  506. I started the shot in July of 2013. I had no period until October 2013 and it lasted for 3 weeks. Since then I have had no menstruation what so ever. The last shot I received was January this year (2016). There was spotting for three days in early July 2016… and nothing since then.
    how long could it take for a regular menstruation cycle?

  507. I been off the shot for five months now can I still have the side affects like mood swing Maude headach

  508. I just want to warn everyone that has not had any had effects from the depo sho. I was the same I started the shot when I was about 19 then over the course of 15 years I was on the shot except for 2 different pregnancies. I never had a bad affect I never had my period but that was fine by me. Then I started getting a headache once in a while nothing to actually say it was from the shot. Then for 2 years every time I stood up from a sitting position I would almost pass out. I mentioned it to the doctor about it at 3 different appointments to get my shot each time they told me that was not a typical side effect of Depo and it was probably low blood pressure. So, because I did typically have low blood pressure, ( it was only a normal reading when I was in my third trimester of pregnancy), I really thought that maybe it was just low blood pressure.
    About February of 2015 I my husband and I realized we did not want anymore kids, considering we already had 3. So, I asked my doctor if there was another option of birth control for me. They just told me there was the implant or tying my tubes. That sounded kind of scary so I just read about different options. That is when I came across an article discussing breast cancer and how Depo had been linked to several cases. So in July I received my last shot.
    At the end of August, about a month I before I was due for my next shot, I noticed a small lump in my right breast when I was doing a self exam in the shower. It was not big; it was barely noticeable to me. I decided I was not going to get the shot.
    In September I started getting back pain like I had slept wrong but it kept moving around from the top of my back to my lower back then to the middle. Every time it moved the pain was worse. Until one evening we had to call 911 because I had the worse pain I had ever experienced, ( and, I have giving birth to 2 children naturally). They took me in and told me it was a back sprain /strain.
    I want to the E.R. and my primary doctor 3 more time before finally the other gynecologist in my primary doctors office finally did some x-rays, an MRI and blood work. By the time this happened I hadn’t been able to walk on my own for about 6 weeks, I also had not started my period yet either, this was the end of January of this year.
    The only competent doctor was the gynecologist. She found I had 3 compression fractures in my thoratic and lumbar spine. I had lost over 1 1/2 inches in height and had a mass that was threatening to crush more thoratic discs, ( upper spine). Then she referred me to CBCC ( Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center. 2 months later I was diagnosed with stage 4 (uncurable) breast cancer. I have went through 5 out of 6 of the chemotherapy treatments. As of this date. I have a 2 year life expectancy.
    I am just letting you all know I never had an adverse effect to repo the whole time I was on it except for the last 2 years. It took about 6 month to go from nothing to stage 4 cancer. I am thoroughly convinced that repo was the reason I got the cancer and the reason it had spread to my bones so quickly. I have mestastatic breast cancer. Meaning it has spread to my spine, femur, sternum, ribcage and clavicle. Luckily so far it has not spread to any organs in my brain or lungs. However, because Depo causes bome,loss they were already weakened so it,was easy for the cancer to destroy it instantly.
    I have a 19 year old daughter, an 11 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. I just turned 37 years old this August, and I am only expected to live for 2 more years.
    So far the chemo or poison and the radiation treatment has kept the cancer at bay but I wish I had read my story about Depo several years ago. I wouldn’t be doing through all of this now. Just so you know!

  509. I stopped the depo shot about a year and a half ago. I didn’t have a period for approximately the first year off of it. But then my periods came back and have progressively became worse as time goes along. I have tons of awful symptoms. I’m not sure if this is caused by that. But maybe there is someone out there experiencing the same thing? I was on depo for almost 9 years.

    • I only took one shot, and about 1 and 1/2 months after the injection started bleeding and haven’t stopped for 3 months now. I am exhausted with waiting for this to end…

  510. I have been in depo provera for 20 years. I have been off now for 2 months, I am 40 years old. I have definitely been noticing some feelings of withdrawal. My breasts are extremely tender and have grown a cup size since going off. I have had menstrual like cramping since it was due without menses. I want to know what happened to my eggs over the past 20 years. I have no desire to become pregnant, however, I don’t want to subject my body to unnecessary medication. I have gave in and gotten the shot before when I have felt the withdrawal breast pain and fatigue. I am wondering how long this should last to get through, and if any effects it can have on my upcoming years of pre menopause and menopause. Has this been studied?

  511. I have stopped using depo injection my last injunction was February 2016, is there a chance I might get pregnant I am over 40 years old.

  512. I had a horrible experience with the depo and I agree it needs to be taken off the market. If they know it causes bone loss in most ppl and other symptoms then why give that drug to women? I been off for 4 months and just started to bleed a bit for 3 days not heavy and no cramps so maybe I’m starting to get back to normal. Did not have a period the whole 9 months being on it but had sweats nausea u name it and very moody. What the depo does is fill your body up with progesterone and lowers your estrogen all the way down which women need estrogen and by not having estrogen it makes all these systems happen. Now I think I’m getting estrogen back in my body more since I bled for 3 days finally. The doctor explained this all to be after stop using it. They never tell you all the bad stuff before you start on this mess. I really dislike it. I’m 30 and recently married and trying to conceive but don’t know when I will ovulate or get regular periods. Get my body back to normal period! Does anyone know when you can conceive after stopping this drug like ovulate? Like I said I’m already showing some signs of bleeding which doc said was a good thing and every where I read it says 10 months or 12 months so on. I know ppl that got pregnant 4 months after stopping depo but with my luck and be being 30 it would take me a year! Hope not. I see these are older posts so maybe someone will respond because this topic still needs to be talked about. Also another side effect is after stopping depo 4 months back my boobs slowly became smaller and I’m a A bra as it is.. Moody, no energy, nausea, sweats etc. Gives off withdrawals I believe.

  513. I DO not suggest this or any other hormonal contraceptive to women. And when they make them for me definitely watch out. This illegal drug has ruined me. I was a track runner and jumper. I never experienced an unhealthy life prior to depo other than MILD asthma. Now I have issues with the following: sexual desire, headaches/migraines (changes eye appearance!), odd spots on my legs that look like bruises, increased bacterial infections, aching bones, and worse of all my mood swings are nearly psychotic or suicidal, etc! No research is needed. There was a black label placed by the FDA before- what has changed? Nothing, except a trend of poisoning women and adding medicines for depression, etc. to hide what is really going on. DEPO NEEDS TO BE BANNED. Ladies, it seems ok at first, but you will live in fear after.

  514. I’ve been on birth pills for a year after I was having bad cramps & heavy flow I got on the shot to take my period away after I got on the shot I started spotting for three months when I went to get my second shot it went away well I stopped taking the shot well my last shot was in the beginning on December I haven had a period yet so around may I asked if there.was anything that can help my period to come back on .. they gave mhe some pills to take for 10 days but still no period I want to start fresh on the shot but I cant until mother.nature comes back

  515. I never tried depo. I actually only tried the patch once and it made me sick other than that I’m against birth control because of all the damage it does to your body just to prevent pregnancy. I do have a friend who was on it for 2 years and came off it almost a year ago. Now she thinks something is wrong with her because she gets her period for about 10 days every 2 weeks. Is there any advice someone can give me besides going to the doctor which is already happening btw?

  516. EVER SINS IV USED DEPO I HAVE GAINED A LOT NOW IM FAT I HAVE STOPED IT NW I JUST WANT MY PERIODS BACK AINT THE ANYTHING I CAN USE TO GET THEM BACK?????

  517. My period was on for 9 months straight so I stopped the shot. Now 8 years later I got the shot and my period was on for 2-3 months. So they gave me birth control pills to stop the bleeding which worked. Now that the shot is at the end of the 3 months and I decided not to get another one, my hair is falling out drastically. I wish I never got it.

  518. My last shot of Depo was in April 2016 I am now of of my dates and did not intentionally stop the shot but had never missed a date before. I have been on the shot for 2 yrs and about some months straight until recently and I have noticed bad cramping , mood swings, increased depression, no period at all , nausea , anxiety and diarrhea really bad. If anyone else has experienced these symptoms as well please let me know. It’s been a horrible time for me

  519. I wanna stop using depo-provera cause I’m getting fat and some times u bleed for almost 2 weeks. It’s my first time using it and I feel like I’ve had enough of it. The problem is I’ve been having unprotected seX for quite a while now and I don’t know what might happen if I stop the drug.

  520. I have been on the depo shot for 3 months and i finally got off cause it was messing up my body . I have been off for a month and still havent started my period and im having symptoms of pregnancy but can i be pregnant while beening on the depo shot

    • I am experiencing the exact same thing after one shot going on three months of bleeding now. I felt the same way but no harm taking a pregnancy test if you’re uncertain.

  521. As a woman who took one Depo-Provera shot almost 5 months ago and is still suffering for irregular bleeding, I can agree with how frustrating it is that so few studies have been done. My doctor advised it could be difficult to become pregnant after stopping, but never mentioned the horror of a never ending flow. My first shot was mid April, and since mid June I have had constant, every day bleeding. I thankfully did not experience the mood changes or weight gain, but as someone who naturally has a terribly heavy flow, this has been a nightmare. I only wish I could have back my 5 days of heavy bleeding each month versus the slightly lighter bleeding I’ve experienced non stop for almost 3 months. If anyone else has had similar problems, how long did you continue like this for? Will my period ever return to normal? This has been so frustrating.

    • Did your period ever return to normal? Did you ever have a pregnancy .. if you wanted one? The doctors never told me that I may not regain fertility right away and my last shot was over 3 months ago but I am experiencing so much anxiety now that I want to conceive.

  522. Being on the shot for a year and a half my only negative side effect was weight gain. I didn’t have a period once while on the depo.

  523. I have serious concerns after in have stopped the depo shot.I took my last shot somewhere around june-september of last year(2015). I have (embarrassingly to say) done the deed a few times after using the depo and conceived. but I took 8 tests since January of this year up to may/June of this year (2016)….but all test come out negative.

    ~~ Should I be worried I’m pregnant after a few months of not being able to test and not having a period for a month?? ~~

  524. I took it in my teen days for three years BC the pills made me sick I gain weight in my hips I was weighing only 90 pounds I gained assesive weight hair came out didn’t have any cycles at all I stop taking the depo got pregnant an had two children afterward my cycles came back have hot flashes still ringing in the ears muscle pain in my neck an leg cramps till this day I’m having all these signs every since but I thought BC I’m aging so is it from the depo I’ve had friends that are having the same signs an my weight now I’m losing it just in hips where I was getting my shot can u tell me more about this depo please thank u BC I’m concern that might be what this is that’s effecting my body an cycle is a mess now heavy bleeding

  525. I am 25 years old, I have been off the deposhot about 18 months. I never had a period while on depo and still have not had one. I started weighing 117 I’m down to 84 lbs and losing. My estrogen levels are that of a menopausal woman (30) and I am not ovulating ….DO NOT USE THE DEPO SHOT..there are alternatives..I can’t prove this is from depo but that is the only thing that has changed in my life, biggest regret yet.

  526. I am 25 years old, I have been off the deposhot about 18 months. I was on it a little over 2 years and never had a period while on depo and still have not had one. I started weighing 117 I’m down to 84 lbs and losing. My estrogen levels are that of a menopausal woman (30) and I am not ovulating ….DO NOT USE THE DEPO SHOT..there are alternatives..I can’t prove this is from depo but that is the only thing that has changed in my life, biggest regret yet. Not sure where to turn

  527. I stopped using Depo-Provera about 4 months back but i haven’t had my periods since then. What worries me is that I have pregnancy symptoms, I am worried sick and confused.

  528. I took the depo shot for about 6 months, my periods never regulated on the shot so i stopped (as that was the main reason for me wanting the shot). I have had my period for three months straight- all summer long. Now i feel as though when i have sex even though it is thought to make your period lighter, it gets hevier and my cramps worsen (not as bad as they were before the shot, which did help my cramps alot). Still would never recommend the shot to my worst enemy! I have read all the other (even more horrible) effects of the shot and I was not aware. This drugs needs to be pulled NOW i am fucking livid…

  529. I was only on the Depo for three months and I stopped it because for the past 2 1/2 months I been bleeding so when I want and to go get my second shot I didn’t take it and I’m still bleeding weeks after it’s just I haven’t stopped when will I ?

  530. I recently stopped my depo shots after being on the birth control for the past year and a half. I haven’t had a period (or spotting ) during my time on the depo. I chose to stop having the shot because of my crazy weight gain, and because I want to have a normal period again (weird I know). It’s been 4 months since my last shot and I haven’t lost weight or had a period yet. I want to have children within the next few years so hopefully my fertility will come back. I haven’t had any bad side effects but I don’t want those hormones in my body any longer. I gained over 20 pounds by the way lol. And the weight is allllll in my stomach and legs smh 🙁

  531. I was on the depo shot for a the whole of 2015 decided to stop in December.during the time I was in depo …I had really bad mood swings,depression,I gained around 14 pounds in two months i guess..(.urgh…it was horrible?)…my periods stopped almost immediately..all I got was a little spotting here and there..which lasted for a week or two…those too disappeared till May this year I guess…the spotting came back a little heavier ..the blood was brown/black and a little bit smelly…since I guess it was old blood or something..but then this September Bam!…my periods are back!!!…normal color and consistency ..its been 4 days now☺…I’ve lost a few KGS..but I’m hoping for the best..fingers crossed.☺

  532. I was on the depo provera shot for over 10 years, my last shot was in march 2016. Since then I have experienced serious weight gain, irregular bleeding and dark colored blood clot. I’m mostly worried about the weight gain. I don’t intend using again.

  533. I have been on the depo shots for over 30 years. I has been over 10 years since my last period. I don’t missed them one bit! I don’t miss the monthly hormonal changes and mood swings either!

    There were times while on the depo shot when the next one was due, my breasts were tender. I started to lactate once when I was overdue for a shot. I found there could be hormonal side effects with the generic shots. Once I changed brands, the problems went away.

    What we forget is that our lifestyles change. Our metabolism changes. You cannot blame one thing on weight gain when you are not as physically active and you eat the same amount of calories …. or eat more processed foods.

    Then, some of us changed our diets. My arthritis issues lessened considerably when I went gluten free. My hand shakes disappeared too! My bone density is in the normal range. My fibroids have stayed small all these years.

    My libido never came back after being on Paxil for 6 years. Can I blame depo for my libido not coming back? Maybe, but neurochemicals can be affected by so many things. Chronic use of pain meds is one. I started to have night sweats (no hot flashes) several years back. They went away immediately after I stopped taking tramadol. I only take asprin for pain now.

    I let my last round between shots go six months. No swelling of the breasts, no period, no hot flashes. I am 50 now. I am now wondering if I am past the perimenopausal stage without having to go through those miserable symptoms most women get. I sure hope so!

  534. I been off the depo for going on two mouths now i been trying get pragnate and been having sex alot well i been spotting a lil no period having pain tho….

  535. I been on depo 5 years now, I haven’t blead in 2 years or so, stomach has been kramping on and off for a couple days and now my feet are swollen and my hands hurt sometimes. Not sure if they are related, have to go back for a shot again next month. Not sure if I should quit or have periods again. Lesser of 2 evils?

  536. My wife got the depo shot now it has worn off its been three months now .now she is experiencing heaving menstrual bleeding. She got the shot June 17 now she has heavy bleeding us this normal and what should we do. I love her I’m worried

  537. I was on the depo jab for 11 years. Me and my fiance decided to have a baby. It took us 11 months to get pregnant and this resulted in a miscarriage at 6.5 weeks the embryo did not have a heartbeat and is was classed as a non viable pregnancy.

    • Hi Misty

      did u get pregnant 11 months after ur last shot or from when the next shot was due. i’ve been on depo for 9 & half yrs, been off it now for 5 months.no period during depo and since coming off it. terrible cramps, bloated tummy, sore boobs..ttc for second child.

  538. So I’ve been on the depo for years 5+ and my obgyn said I 2ould be good for another year, but should consider new birth control soon. I’m so scared about what will happen to my body after I stop taking the depo, I havent had a period in years which i loved while going through teen years, as well but i am only 19. But I have started to see that a couple weeks before i need to renew my shot, my mood swings are out of this world. Anyone have any expeirences similar? What should I expect ?

  539. I was on the Depo Provera injection for 20 years. I recently went off and had my period within three months of when my next injection would have been due. I have had my period now four times in two months. I have been struggling with night sweats, head aches, fatigue, increased appetite, increased sexual drive, tender breasts and vaginal discharge. I really enjoyed being on the Depo Provera injection and I’m considering going back on but I’m now leery of one day having again to go through the side effects of coming off.

  540. I have only had depo once. after that I was put back onto my IUD, since my 1 shot, I have experienced mood swings, mucus imbalance, vaginal dryness and my face has broken out (ive NEVER had acne) the breakouts are not normal at all, they are cyst-like or they are rock hard bumps that leak out a clear fluid. has anyone else experienced this? what solution did you find!
    HELP IM DESPERATE TO GET A CLEAR FACE BACK!

    • I have had the exact same problems with my face and I have been so irritable and had horrible cramps in my stomach I am absolutely miserable I only had the shot 3 times and it has been 4 weeks since I quit the depo and I am going insane. If you have come up with any type of Solution please email me I am desperate as well
      mercedesmosley901@gmail.com

  541. I have been on depo since April,2015. When I first started I wouldn’t receive my period until I was due for my next shot. However, the past 3 shots I’ve received have been given 2-3 weeks early due to heavy bleeding. My obgyn thinks it’s not strong enough for me. If that’s the case wouldn’t I have gotten pregnant by now? 🙁

  542. Question first. Before you got on the shot did you have to get like a pap smear and stuff ? I was on the depo shot for a year and its been about 3 months since i was supposed to go in for a shot. I have been constantly bleeding but just about 2 weeks ago it changed and its more like being on my period. My boobs are tender, ive been getting cramps, super tired, and just eating junk. Plus the flow has changed its alot heavier and the colors different. I hope the bleeding its just getting ready to stop and somethings not wrong with me.

  543. I’ve been on depo for 5 years, I’ve stopped for a couple of months about 2 years ago,within 4 or less weeks I’ve had my period back , horrible cramps and sleepless nights, I’ve decided to go back on depo and couldn’t be happier! Please ladies don’t be put off because somebody else have had bad experiences , when I was on my pill I would feel sick , dizzy and with heavy headaches almost every day! We are all different , we must listen to what our body says to us

  544. I quit depo for the simple fact that I could no longer afford it because I lost my insurance. I have not had a shot in four months now and it’s almost like my body is withdrawing. I have been nauseous had horrible headaches bad pains in my stomach extremely irritable and I seem to be tired all day everyday almost as if I’m pregnant however I took a pregnancy test and I am definitely not. I had my last injection in June and I was due for another one in September and I just started feeling the symptoms about 4 weeks ago. I just want to know if anyone else has been experiencing this and if so how long will it take before I feel like myself again? It has been so bad that I have had to call out of work a couple times. I have started taking a multivitamin but that has not made much of a difference so I was wondering if maybe something with more estrogen and it would help I am willing to try anything at this point I am just tired of this horrible pregnant feeling that I have without being pregnant.

  545. I’ve been on the deposit shot for 4 years now and I’ve loved it!! I had no weight gain. A little bit of moodiness and spotted the first few months but now I’m still on it and im having my period… the doctors did tell me that when I get stressed out I could spot but this started out being a dark brown color it’s now day 2 on my period and it’s a bright red color. I want to know if it’s something I should be worried about or is it stress spotting?

  546. Hi i had one shot only in feb this year about a month ago i had a period fot two weeks straight then nothing since exsept i keep getting off and on brown bleeding but not enough to have to wear anythink keep getting cramping and sore boobs like the period is going to come but doesnt had a pregnancy blood test done tuesday 18th oct 2016 and it came back negative could this just be my body starting to go back and how long can it take for it to come out your system after one shot please help i would never have this again

  547. This is my 2nd time trying depo my 1st time was okay with little symptoms; but when I decided to dicontinue it I bled for 6 months straight then my menstrual was back on track. Now here it is my 2nd time on the depo shot and it is worse than before. I received my 1st shot in March decided not to get the 2nd one again in June. And now here it is I’ve been on my cycle for 7 months straight while I wait for this medicine to get out my system. I’ve experienced hot flashes, night sweats acne, headaches, bone aches I’m only 23 having these symptoms I do not recommend this shot for noone, this was the worse experience ever. I won’t be getting this shot ever again I’d rather come on every month then to undergo these symptoms and hey at least I’ll know when my cycle would be back on track. Sheeesh??

  548. This is my 2nd time trying depo my 1st time was okay with little symptoms; but when I decided to dicontinue it I bled for 6 months straight then my menstrual was back on track. Now here it is my 2nd time on the depo shot and it is worse than before. I received my 1st shot in March decided not to get the 2nd one again in June. And now here it is I’ve been on my cycle for 7 months straight while I wait for this medicine to get out my system. I’ve experienced hot flashes, night sweats acne, headaches, bone aches, and sore sensitive boobs. I’m only 23 having these symptoms I do not recommend this shot for noone, this was the worse experience ever. I won’t be getting this shot ever again I’d rather come on every month then to undergo these symptoms and hey at least I’ll know when my cycle would be back on track. Sheeesh??

  549. i nevwr had a problem with the shot.. i was one it for 2 years and then i got off about 2 months ago and i had unprotected sex (he pulled out way before it was time so ik none got in) but im 5 days late of my period.. i took a test and it said i wasnt pregnant.. is it normal for this to happen with the period bein later after the depo shot?

  550. I took Depo for Migraines…….for almost 10 years!!!!!!! I stopped a year ago….. and just started slowly getting my period back… but no plans on getting pregnant here, so I’m fine with it.

  551. Ok so I first started the depo in August 2015. I had one shot and that was it, I decided I didn’t want to be on birth control anymore. my last period after taking the depo shot was May 2016. it is now November 2016 and still no period. I’m just wondering if it’s normal or not, not having a period for that long? I want to be able to have children at least some time in my life and as much as some women hate having their menstrual, I just wish I could have a normal menstrual since it’s been so long for me to not have one. Can someone please tell me what’s wrong?

  552. Hey I’m tired in Bham. I got the depo shot its was my first shot I was off for three months afterwards I came on on the 13th been bleeding every since I suppose to go in December to get shot but I’m not but how much longer I have bleed like this before my body can get back to normal. I’m tired I be weak

  553. Hello everyone I have read some of the comments and I have had irregular period since I first started having my period but it didn’t matter to me until I was trying for a baby I still didn’t went to the Dr it took awhile but I got pregnant n had a daughter after having my daughter my period got regular until august 2016 I went to the doctor because I didn’t want it to go back to being irregular he gave me Provera pill to take for seven day after 7 days it came heavy n wouldn’t stop so I went bk n got Depo-Provera but my doctor gave me some medz to regulate it if I had known what I know now I would have taken those medz but when I read up on them they were so much side effect that I didn’t bother to get them but am going bk to the doctor to get them if anyone wants the name to ask their doctor about it feel free to reply am going to try them cause I don’t want to bleed for so long.

  554. I started my period on October 23rd and was expected to get the depo shot on November 1st but I didn’t have the money. Today is November 10th and my period still hasn’t stopped. Is this normal and is there anything I can do to try and stop it? It’s so much blood and so so painful.

  555. I have been on the depo shot on and off for 10 years, I was on it for 6 years and I think I got pregnant within 7-8 months of being off of it and had normal cycles after a few months. Went back on after the baby then off again after a year and a half and have still been regular, no horrible cramping or side effects or mood swings. My weight goes up and down, but that could just be me!

  556. Ive been off depo for almost 2 years and ever since I’ve been off, I’ve had irregular periods. My period will come on time for 2 months then the next month I wont see it for 2 months. Basically it comes on when it wants to. At times i feel cramps but it never comes on. Will I ever be normal again? Should i take bc pills to get regular again

  557. I was on depo for the first 3 months the one and only shot I got and when it was time to get it again I didn’t want too. And I spotted for about a month or two and last week I got a full blown period and this week I am still bleeding. What is going on? I got the shot in like June or July!?

  558. I had a shot of Depo provera after the first 3 months I decided not to have it again. A year now and I’m still squatting. And it normally continue for 3 good weeks. I have had test and I’m told nothing is wrong with me but I believe something is wrong because I have not seen my normal flow for a year now. What should I do?

  559. I just got Devo Povera once and discontinue. I had first period on the 28th of August. Then had the second one 2 weeks late which was in Sept 1st.
    I had sex with my partner several times in the month of October and where we use condom but condom was broken twice.
    I am not having period yet till now and its almost 2 months now..Did any one had such experience?
    Infact I dont want to be get pregnant for I just started with a new job. I am 24 years of age and had two kids .

  560. I took the depo shot in June bleed the hole time decided I wasent getting another one because I was sick of bleeding it’s been 4 month since I should have gotten the 2 shot I still am bleeding everyday

  561. I was dumped about a week before Thanksgiving I am 16 years old and my boyfriend and I had sex about two weeks before Thanksgiving. I haven’t had my period since October 7th, and I’m on the depo shot. My stomach has been feeling strange and gassy. I’m really scared, am I pregnant? Someone please help…

  562. Ive been on depo for 3 years and I just stopped it , I was supposed to get my shot a few days ago but I don’t wanna continue the shot. What should I expect. When is my period going to come. Will it be extremely heavy ? Just need some heads up & advice

  563. I been bleeding for 3 months n 2weeks since I’m on the depo. Now I’m off about 2weeks n I’m still spotting it’s comes n goes I know this is not normal.. any suggestions?

  564. I was only one the depo shot for 6 months I started when I was 14 im now 16 and have been off for almost 3 years and still not have a period. I gained 50 pounds off this. I want a period back.

  565. I’ve been on the shot since I was 19. I am now 34 yrs old. In that time I have occasionally had gaps in shots (waited too long, etc).
    I never really had any problems until the last few years. The last time I had a gap in shots and finally got another one my period went on for almost 3 weeks. My doctor gave me a birth control pill and it stopped. Everything was fine from there. I have never experienced weight gain, craps, anything.

    Recently now that I have stopped the shot and decided that I’ll be trying to get pregnant soon i finally got a period after 7 months (which was expected) and they are light but not regular (sometimes only 2 weeks apart). Most recently right after I have sex.
    A friend of mine who had been on depo for a similar amount of time as myself got off of depo recently to become pregnant and had difficultly for 2 years until her doctor tested and found that she was getting a period but not ovulating.

    Bottom line, I wish there were more tests and studies done to help give direction and know what is/isn’t normal.

  566. I got off depo in November and got a period right away but I haven’t had one since I have taken 3 test and have all been negative is this normal

  567. I am scheduled to remove my tubes in February , i stopped my depo and was due for my next shot the begining of January. Is that okay or should i continue my last injection?

  568. I started on DEPO in 2009..My period instantly stopped..No cramps no nothing I was great..also tubes was tied in 1995..I was using DEPO as a way of not having a period because my cramps were awlful.. I was prompted to stop DEPO because i moved to different state in 2015 and the issue of finding another doctor (primary physician) prevented me of that wanted shot because I had been getting them regular up until this point..It’s been almost a year since I’ve had my dose..Still no period..I am experiencing tender nipples and tenderness in the areola area as well no discharge I pray that this go away without anything to follow different..I will be 49 in April..I am really hoping that I am done with having a period due to my age and the fact that I maybe going thru menopause.. But my question is does anyone that has had a fairly good experience on DEPO and decided to get off how long did it take for u to go back to a normal period? However after reading so many different experiences no one may know because everyone has been affected in different ways rather good or bad..I really want to say to all of the women that has had one hell of deal on or off or whatever it may be with the DEPO my heart go out to each of u I pray for a resolution for u on whatever level this has put on..I am so grateful to have been one of many that DEPO worked for in the positive that feel….I have really been considering starting over with the DEPO but after reading ur stories it has definitely put some DOUBT where there wasn’t any before…

  569. hi i been on depo for 2 years now and im getting off it in the last year i gained 40 pounds and have cramps all the time i feel like depo is messing me up but when should i start having my period again and what else should i expect

  570. I stopped Depo in June of 2016, and I’ve been having horrible anxiety since. I finally stopped bleeding back in October of 2016, I was bleeding for 5 months straight with breaks of maybe 4 days tops. I just really hope my anxiety goes away soon, it’s been ruining my life. If anyone has had experience with depo-caused anxiety that has lasted over 6 months, please let me know your experience and how you got over it

  571. Hello I’ve taken the depo shot 1 time and was supposed to get it again back in November 2016 but never did. I’ve missed 2 periods since and have taken 3 pregnancy test but they all come out negative. So it’s been 34 days and my period still hasn’t came. Do you have any advice?

  572. I have been on depo for a year and half, no period during this time and my last shot should have been two weeks ago but I decided not to get it.
    I am nauseous and my boobs are bigger and very sore, and I am tired all the time and now I have a uti. I realize you have to get your period first before you can get pregnant but is there anyway I could be pregnant without getting my period back?
    I hate feeling like I’m pregnant if I’m not. Help???

    • I have not had shot since Aug of 2016 And still no period after 10 months. And I gained 60lbs over the year I was on ot

  573. I have been having a heavy flow 3 out of 4 weeks a month for 7 months my last shot was August 2016 its now the end of February 2017 and I’m still bleeding heavy when will it be normal again ?

  574. I’ve been taking the Depo-Provera shot for over 22 years and I recently stopped taking it. My question to anyone who knows about the shot is, how long will my menstrual cycle return to normal? It’s tricky cause no one hasn’t been on DEPO for that long.

  575. I am currently in dipo in 3 1/2 years. It totally stopped my period. It effects me in breast. My breast is growing than before days and pain also. Now I want to stop dipo. Please suggest me what I can used as family planning method. I have already 2 children and no interest for more.

  576. I saw blood clots after 22 days of stopping the drug and they desapead after,I would like to know if its gonna cum back or what is happening?

  577. I just stopped depo and had been using it for 4 years now,I was actually sup to get my injection in february but didnt, and now its april, I think I may be on my 1st cycle but its super heavy, im 24, shuld I b worried or its normal? Does this mean im fertile? Or wil the bleeding stop?

  578. I got on the depo when I was 15 and i’m 22 now. I thought it worked great for me! I think I got my period once or twice and I didn’t gain weight from it.
    Then it all went downhill just last summer. I went in and I got my shot in May and then instantly i got my period and I bled the whole 3 months until I was due for my next shot. I thought that maybe it was time for me to get off of it so I didn’t go back to get another shot in August. I haven’t been on birth control since then and my period has never stopped. I think I get like 3 days off and then BAM heavy, brown/red blood is back! And I don’t understand why it’s brown (old blood) because I bleed all of the time! I’m just running out of patience with my body.

  579. I only had 2 shots of the depo and the last shot I got made me faint while getting it I’m bleeding off and on now but I was never bleeding before. I’ve read alot of comments on how it’s hard for them to have kids now and it’s starting to worry me.. I’ve been off of it for maybe a month.

  580. I got my 1st depo last February 13, 2017 and after 3 months I’ll be taking it again but I stopped it! Because I’ve been bleeding for 3 months straight!! And I hate it so much. I wonder when will my period get back to a normal cycle right after I stopped taking depo shot?

  581. After stopping the shot in January I didn’t get my period until the beginning of April and I bleed all month except for for days and then started back up and haven’t stopped yet and it is May 8th why am I still bleeding

  582. I had my daughter in August 2015 And started depo shot at 6 week checkup. I did my own injections, I think there were 4 shots so a year, and I loved not having a period but we found out that it was the reason I gained 58lbs! Yes I said 58.. Now I have not had shot since Aug of 2016 And still no period, starting to worry myself

  583. I had my last Depo shot in December after 3 months by March i was decided to stop my depo…I was confused because in April and May i never had my menstruation, is there a possiblity that i am pregnant?but i do pregnancy test 2times but i got a negative result.

  584. What are we lab rats?!?!
    Took it for year and half ( starting nov of 2015). I hated the way i felt sick and cranky all the time. My periods stopped completly. After i stopped depo shots it was 3 months later and my period comes back but then it stoped for one day and then started then stopped for one day and started again. Its been 19 days. Oh. And i am only 28 years old. This stuff is poison. How can the gov give this out and ban marijuana use. I don’t know the damages that depo has done to my body yet! What are we lab rats?!?!

  585. So I started the depo shot in march after stopping birth control pills because the pills were giving me bad depression, like the kind where you physically feel it. Big mistake. First month was great, I still got my period but it was lighter than normal and I’ve had no mood changes or anything from it. Second month, I started bleeding consecutively and it still hasn’t stopped. I read a website that said it should stop 6 months to a year, and I decided to wait out the six months, but it doesn’t seem like I’ll ever stop bleeding so I’m not getting the shot again. It doesn’t help the length of infertility after stopping the shot either. Sure, they make contraceptives for us, but do any of them not come with super shitty side effects? I want to make sure I’m ready if I have another kid and I shouldn’t have to chance it with the pull out method and honestly, condoms feel like shit and my fiancee agrees.

  586. I’ve been off the depo for six months I’m still nonstop bleeding and it’s been like this since I got the depo in July. I’m losing alot of weight since I got on it. I’m down to 100 lbs and it’s not ok. Any advice?

  587. I did the depi shot and regret it lots gained alot of weight which is unhealthy very hard to lose it plus its taken a toll on my body and self esteem and yes periods are irregular which was scarry at first then got use to this cycle now

  588. I have been on depo since Nov 2012 and now it is July 2017.. so I am going on 5 years and I’m not going to lie when I say that first year was miserable. I bled pretty much the whole year on and off with only a few days here and there where I wasn’t bleeding. I got on depo because of how bad my periods were with the cramping and heaviness of it, also I suffer from terrible migraines. I was missing around 10-14 days of school each year because of my migraines before depo and after I started taking it I probably didn’t miss that many days in the next 4 years I was on it!! That was a god sent for sure. After the first year of constant bleeding, I spotted here and there that second year but for the last three and half years or so, I have not bled one drop. So there are definitely pros and cons about this birth control drug, but I think if you give it long enough to change your body like it’s trying to do, you’ll see the same results that I did. But then again everyone’s body is different so do what is right for you, but this is my depo experience!

  589. I had 3 shots of deprovera. I didn’t have a period for 6 years after the 3 shots. When my period return it was very black for a year. my bones are weak and destiny. Plus I was gaining 5 pounds in a week times. My bones haven’t return back to being strong. So they need to do more studies because this is not good for everyone.

  590. Hi i have been on depo for the past 7 years and i recently stopped using it about 8 months ago and my period has not came since i stopped. However my virgina smells like blood constantly but there’s no blood there. I’m so ashamed to even be around people cz I’m scared they might smell it. What can i do? Please help…..

  591. I am very concerned as I was on the injection for 7 years and i have came of it about 3 months ago as I want my body to become back to normal and to have periods again. I am worried that i won’t have one for a while and that i was on it for to long. I have also been getting pains in my breasts and they are very tender. Do you have any advice for me please?

  592. I was on the depot for 16 years come off it 1 month ago since then has 1 period 1 day how long does it take get out my body I been moody angry crying anxiety tiredness like monster in me

    • Was on the depot for 16 years come off it 1 month ago since then had a period for 1 day how long does it take get out your system feel like monster inside me not happy bunny

  593. I stopped my shot in January. I finally started spotting Sept 22nd. I have since gone on to have a heavy period with lots of cramping. I am still bleeding heavily on Oct 12, about 2 weeks of period. I am starting to worry about it and i cant afford to go to the doctor

  594. I took depo for many consecutive years since age 19 and stopped once at age 32, and switched to pill contraception, which I had periods return; then I started depo again at age 37; now that I stopped depo and changed to pill this current moment, I still haven’t gotten a period though there are 7 inactive pills I take each month and am supposed to get period like I did during those couple of years I was taking pill. Should I be concerned? I don’t ever want to become pregnant, for other health reasons. BTW never had ugly periods on any of the two methods and no weight gain; however my current pill killed my libido in my 40s. Alos I have been supplementing with Calcium and Vit D since stopping depo, as it is associated with bone density loss.

  595. How long will it be until i can lose weight when i get off this damn shot im not obese im like 110 but i look fat which is weird but not the point.. i been doing everything i can i been going to the gym and trying to eat better but i look like im getting fatter no matter what i do. Im pretty sure its the shot doing this to me and thats why im getting off im due next month but not going back ive had it for i think 9 months

  596. I started this shot in December 2016. My period skipped January but came back for all of February. I was told by the 3rd round of shots my body would be used to it. I went from February to August having my period every single day. I was on Iron Supplements by my PCP NOT my Gynecologist. My Gynecologist kept telling me to wait. I stopped after the third round and it wasn’t until middle of September that the bleeding stopped. I have yet to get my regular period. I have had horrible cramps the last two months, but no period. I can’t wait to go back to my regularly scheduled program. Hopefully it happens before I hit menopause.

  597. I was told that I could lose the weight I’ve gained while on Dep more easily once I stopped it. Now I am being told that I will gain weight going off of it. Is there a general response by women or doctors to indicate which one is factual?

    • You should really not gain a ton of weight going on/off the Depo. It is common to gain 1-3 pounds as long as you aren’t drastically changing your food behaviors. People always say this when in fact you are only going to gain water weight and a large amount of weight if you give into the cravings and things that promote weight gain. Just like with any other medication that causes weight gain too. Alone it cannot cause a tremendous amount of weight gain. It’s the symptoms that cause the person to eat and gain weight. I have a weight problem and lost 25 pounds while on depo. I just controlled my behavior.

  598. I understand, as with any birth control there are unwanted side effects. I have severe endometriosis and ovarian cysts. Not only do I have cysts there, but when I’m not on birth control I get cysts popping up randomly all over. I would have to say that Depo Provera has been a lifesaver for me. It has been the only BC that has made a difference for me. I have tried Depo Lupron, this was a nightmare. You go into menopause in two days; side effects (hot sweats, mood swings, anxiety, dry vagina, psychotic thoughts and more). I did the pill along with that. I did the Mirena; another nightmare! Causes cramping, stink and other issues.

    I believe you have to find what will suite you and your body type according to how you react to the birth control. I was pretty much at my wits end until I took depo provera. I wanted a hysterectomy and FAST!!!! I had taken Depo as a young woman and it caused me to bleed everyday for months. I am older now and my body had a different reaction. I completely do not have a period. There are a few small side effects but I can deal with them far better then on any others and in dealing with the endometriosis and cysts. I’m sorry for those of you who experience bad on this but for some women it’s a life saver. If I didn’t have endometriosis I’d be on nothing but without BC I cannot function.

    Unfortunately, it’s like a trial and error. I hope you find what works for you

  599. I always had trouble getting my period but I got the hormones every month. I was put on depo to regulate my hormones. I was on it from 2009. I just went off it and I wanted to know what side effects I should look out for? I always had acne when I stress, I gained 80 pounds in a year, and I get headaches because of my allergies.

  600. I stopped taking depo May 24 ,2016 . Its been 19 months and i still havent become pregnant. Im 19 and before depo my periods were regular and heavy . I have irregular periods now & my period skip one month then i have it the next month. Shouldnt depo be out my system by now ?.

  601. I quit using depo on September 27 2017 had my first period around 0ctober 5 2017 and had it for about 5 days then some spotting here and there. It is now December 18 2017 and i have yet to have another period. Im just curious as to why i had one and now back to not getting them. The man im with has been fixed for about 14 years so i dont believe im pregnant, although i havent taken a test either. Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue or if its normal to have one and then go almost 3 months with out one and still waiting.

  602. I think they should research more on irregular bleeding after you finish the depo provera shot. I’ve had my period for two weeks straight now and and it doesn’t look like it’s calming down anytime soon. If I was told that I would end up having this irregular bleeding after I finish the depo. I wouldn’t have started it in the first place. There’s a lack of information on this form of birth control.

  603. I did Depo shot twice and I regret it. I WISH i went with the BC pills. I stopped Depo shot 3months ago, so I been bleeding now for 3 months. Right now i am bleeding so heavy, I don’t know how I still have blood in me. I have to change my Tampons and underwear/pants 3 times a day. I am even scared to go outside because I feel like ill bleed through again. I have horrible cramps on my tummy, like i can’t lie down in any position because it hurts..Should I go see a doctor!? I am scared..I dont drink water as much as I used to..I try thou..I dont wanna pass out. Please let me know here or email me: natasha0107@gmail.com (reply faster on email)

  604. What happens if you been on the shot for about 2yrs and then stop . Then still waiting to get a period and haven’t received one in about a year ?

  605. I didn’t have regular periods but i still had periods about every three months, will that make a difference in fertility? Just had a short one and cancelled my shot appointment. I was getting my shots every 11 weeks. Are headaches a side affect of no shot? Having a horrible one.

  606. So I’m having the complete opposite from u guys. I stopped taking mine about 4 months ago and I’m just now feeling the breast tenderness and I bleeding for maybe a week but it was very light. Other than that I haven’t felt anything and I’m starting to think I might be pregnant. Any suggestions? Or ideas?

    • I had the same and I only received one shot was supposed to go back for my second one at the end of July had a little spotting like you said got a full. End of December got another one middle of January and now I have not had one since I’ve taken so many pregnancy tests they’re all negative and I’m at a loss and don’t know what to do because I’m trying to conceive

    • I have the same feeling like yours, me and my partner are having a safe sex like the widrawal one, even though my period are not in return yet. I decided not to take my 4th innection. I took 3 pregnancy test because im feeling this situation like im pregnant but all of the results of my P. T were all negative

  607. Stopped this depo it supposed to be my 4 x but I refused it cause I give a lot of problem same thing what you have,,,now I have mentrual comeback and still having bad side efffect for taking off dizziness it’s kinda killing me I hate it hope fully is nothing serious about this!!!

  608. I was supposed to go back for my second shot at the end of July and I didn’t really get a period Until the end of December there was a little spotting in-between then in the middle of January I got another one around the 11th and I now have not had any bleeding since. I have taken pregnancy test to see if I’m pregnant they’ve all been negative has anyone else had this same problems. Me and my husband are currently trying to conceive and have our last child please help

  609. I was taking depo from 14yrs to 18yrs. I had my last one june 2017 and i have been getting my period but they are 18 days apart since then and heavy. Still have not had an ovulation. Still not pregnant. 17 days apart has been my normal length since and ive been having my period since october. Im concerned something is wrong but the hospital said everything is fine just early periods. I had high fertility rates before depo. Idk whats wrong with me and why im having no progression in getting everything normal again and im afraid that depo destroyed my ovaries and may me unable to ovulate again

  610. Once you stop depo why do you have really terrible headaches, achey body and it’s so much bloating that takes place. Most women stop depo to get pregnant, I stopped to get my body back healthy and I am concerned depo is destroying our body alongside preventing us from getting pregnant in the long run. We need a safer birth control.

  611. my doctor kept me on this for 20 years finally when I turned 49 he took me of it now I am going through hell with sore breast etc…
    can you tell me if this is normal?

  612. I been off depo since the 29 of March and I started to bleed on the 30 of March its been two weeks since I been bleeding is that normal??

  613. I got Depo shot like about 2 months and I honestly hate it !! I got this weird smell down there and it won’t go away I have gone to a few clinic and They say I don’t have any infection that I’m perfectly fine but there’s this smell that won’t go away . Is anybody going through the same or went through it did it go away when yu stopped the shot … help :((

  614. Am using 3 months family planing bt am not seeing my blood can their b chances that am pregnant??

  615. Hi! Ive had my injection 3x. This month of june is my 4th schedule for depo provera but then i’ve decided to not get an injection because i just want to get my period back, but then obviously i haven’t had my period back Me and my partner had usually having safe sex (widrawal) after i discontinue my injection. Im having this feeling of symptoms of pregnant even though I took pregnancy test 3x this month of july but their all negative. I just want to is this the effect of discontinuing the depo provera?

  616. I am 53 and have had heavy bleeding for the last 4 years I had the ablation but my bleeding came back after 18 months . I have now been givin one prostat injection and on one as my gynaecologist said I will have to see what happens and on my next visit discuss hysterectomy. Not sure what to do as I haven’t started bleeding and it’s been 3 months now , not sure what to do . Iam so worried that if I don’t have hysterectomy I will suddenly start bleeding again

  617. Iv been on the Depo shot for a year and 4 months and I stopped it now it’s been 8 months since iv been off of it and iv had no period ever since I started the Depo I’m seriously starting to worry also my stomach poking out getting … worried

  618. I was on the depo shot for about 16 mos and bled every day for the last 2 injections. My last injection was in June and I have bled heavy since and I am over it. Is this normal?

  619. I began taking the depo shot after the birth of my son, 23 years ago. Just last year I stopped and I have headaches sometimes migraine, vaginal discharge, vaginal odor, breasts hurt, hot flashes, I’m moody…. Did I forget anything? I loved the shot because I didn’t have a period but now, 23 years later, I am horrified by the side effects that come and go. I am self conscious about the odor and discharge and how my husband reacts now. What I thought was a blessing has turned into a nightmare!

  620. I stopped using depo for almost 8 months and I was shocked when I experienced spotting for only one day and the other day I spotted with brown color. What does it mean? Am I really pregnant or its just an effect of stopping it?

  621. Wow it is unfortunate the many women that had negative effects from Depo and state how awful it is! I guess I’m the minority! It worked perfectly for me for many years! No side affects at all, if there was any weight gain I didn’t notice, I work out 6x/ wk so it didn’t bother me! No periods no swelling of breasts! I had several bone density tests and no bone loss!

    • Have you tried to get pregnant? and if so we you successful? I am nervous that I will not be able to get pregnant. I am 10 days off the shot and know there can be a delay in fertility.

  622. Does anyone know how long I will continue bleeding for? Or when it will stop! I’ve been bleeding every since I had a miscarriage…I didn’t want to get pregnant right after having one. But I started bleeding and haven’t stopped since. My shot was supposed to be renewed February 20th. But I didn’t go because I don’t want to inject myself with something that will have an endless period side effect.

  623. So I only took the shot 3-4 times and its been over a year since my last shot. My periods came back soon after I stopped and the first couple werent like normal and then the rest we’re until this last period which showed up five to six days late and it wasn’t my normal heavy period and it only lasted four days. My period usually last 6-7 days and are usually very heavy from the start until the last day of my period. It was very light compared to normal and I dont feel like it is the shot still messing with me after I’ve had multiple normal periods before this. My mom however thinks that it still is the shot. I’m still bloated after the period ended and I was bloated before it was late. I have never been this bloated before. I have had a lot of unprotected sex with one guy and he always cums in me. That might be too much information but i feel like if I want to get the answers I need I should provide as much information as I can to get as close to getting an answer as possible. My question is am I possibly pregnant or can the shot still affect my periods even after having multiple normal periods before this one very off period?

    • I got pregnant on depo-Provera. I took it right on time, every time. My doctor was absolutely floored. But one of my main symptoms of pregnancy was constant bloating, and it wasn’t a lot but just enough for me to tell it was there. As well as very bad constipation about the whole time I was pregnant. I would suggest you get a blood pregnancy test done.

  624. Imy last shot was in August and ive been bleeding alot is this normal after this long im 35 years old i was on the depo for almost a year im haveing to periods a month and sometimes spotting in between them too help im going crazy sick of bleeding all the time.i went to the doctors because i thought something was wrong after plenty of test done the doctor said everything came back good so i need to know does the depo shot cause this to happen and for about how long???

  625. I stopped using the injection and for about 2 months didnt get my period and then i got it the next month for about 3 days but it was brown and weird and stopped everytime i used a tampon, this month i havent gotten my period and im not sure what that means, if it means im pregnant or not

  626. So I started depo April 15 , 2019 my first shot ever but now seeing all these negative comments and how you bleed for months after you stop and how you gain lots of weight and also your stomach gets huge I would like to stop but I’m wondering if i only had 1 shot and stop can I still get these side affects ? Or if I decide to get another type of birthdacontrol ?

  627. I’ve been off depo shot since March 27th 2019 and started October 31 St 2018 so I only been on it for 6 months. My husband and I want to try for a baby but I can’t seem to get a normal cycle. I keep getting brown discharge and they usually last as long as a period like 7 days or longer. What is that? Should I be worried and how long until I have a period since I hadn’t been in the depo shot long?

  628. I am a teen who has had horrible periods since I first got it in grade 4/5 and I was into the idea that depo would stop my bad periods as well as act as a birth control , I was on it for 6 months and this month I had been off of it thinking of getting an IUD however my Main side effect or question has been about my constant nausea , it’s a feeling of both bloatedness and nausea as well with head Aches is that a normal side effect off of depo or should I be worried.

  629. I had the injection for 12 wks only and l stopped it ,my periods during that time never stopped but it just a light flow.After 12 wks l never went back for a second shot l was going on my periods like 2wks in a row for 2months.My question is how long will it take me before l get pregnant

  630. I’ve only had one shot and didn’t go back me and my husband are trying to conceive but we’re having a hard time the last time this happened I couldn’t get pregnant for nine months

  631. So I been got my last shot dec 6,2018 and I wanted to know should the shot be wore off now ……… been having a 4 day cycle since I stop the birth control shouldn’t my body be back to normal now

  632. Hey my Jazmine I been on depo shot for like a 2 or 3 years I am spotting I never did this before I i don’t have a period at all I just sex I am due to get my shot tomorrow so I was wondering if I can get pregnant quicker .

  633. I was using depo for ten months and i stopped on February then on April i got my period normally and i am still waiting for my period for May, i dont know what is going on my body i need help

  634. I’ve been taking depo for 2 year almost and 2day I’m having g the most heaviest and painful bleed I’ve ever had. Is this normal after a smer 9week ago. Could this be why or should I seek medical. As for I’ve been bleeding on and off for a week and now the pain has started and its woken me up at 5am with a bleed and pain.

  635. I took the depo Vera once and the 3 months was the most terrible months.. From spotting anytime to mood swings and pregnancy symptoms. I stopped and it’s been 100 days late for a shot. No bleeding, pregnancy symptoms negative tests, I blame myself for not making time searching for info. on it. After all I had a miscarriage and wanted my body to heal… But didn’t anticipated this… Sad 😥😥

  636. My first depo shot was December 12,2018 I’ve had a heavy period about 3 times a month every month and I recently stop the depo how long before I get pregnant

  637. Depo should be taken off the market. I started it in early 2017 through sometime in 2019 to help my natural painful periods, all was good the first shot but by the second I bled non stop and my breasts were so tender and I had headaches and felt sick all the time. I couldn’t do it any more so I got off after what seemed like many shots and my body reacted badly. It messed me up so bad that I haven’t had normal bathroom time and lost some bone density and I still have it to this day, I’ve also had false pregnancy symptoms that have ruined my hopes, I’ve even gotten false implantation bleeding. Today I’ve gotten what seems to be my period even though I’m not supposed to for another two weeks and it is so heavy with little blood clots that I’ve bled through my clothing and I lost all the false pregnancy symptoms that I believed were true like the tender breasts that I’ve had a whole month after false implantation bleeding. It changed my body quicker than what I thought it would.I do hope that this is the sign its left my system. If you plan on getting on depo then pray and hope and wish and especially do your research, depo ruined everything for me and I’m still waiting to get my old body back.

  638. I am going on 6 months now since stopping Depo after using Nur Isterate for about 4 years and Depo for 1 year before stopping. My period never stopped during the 5 years of being on the Injection and my period did not stop when I stopped using the injection but for the last month I constantly have spotting with it being lighter some days and heavier others looking like I have my period constantly. I have not read anything like this before and was wondering if someone else has experienced this as well and how long it took for your period to get back to normal then?

  639. My daughter is disabled (severe autism) and received the depo shot after she had a couple months of having her period. The reason I chose to do this was bc she is unable to dress, feed, & bath herself so she even requires assistance in the bathroom. I thought if I could stop her period it would be one less thing we have to worry about bc day to day is exhausting in and of itself. With that being said, about two weeks after getting the shot she became extremely aggressive. She was not sleeping, not eating, and was having tantrums like Id never seen before. It was a nightmare. And on top of all that she ended up getting her period and had it for 27 days straight! Towards the end
    Of those 27 days it wasn’t heavy but it was still enough she had to wear a pad and change it a couple times a day. I’m taking her back to her Gyno today and was wondering if someone out there could give us some advice on what to do. I’m definitely not doing the shot again, but was thinking
    Maybe the pill. Even though she will still get a period perhaps it won’t be as heavy and as long and the cramps won’t be so bad for her. Thanks for any help!

  640. Ive been off depo after horribly heavy periods and giant clots and heavy cramping. A yr or so after stopping, my period stopped alltogether. Im 48 so this was great! Now out of nowhere, and a year of no periods, it came back and its pissed!!! I had two surgeries for broken wrist within last two months and had to take norco.. but then an infection so I had to take keflex.

    Now me and my vengeful bitch of a period is grossly uncomfortable. 😡 i am now really mad and uncomfortable!!!

  641. I’ve just took the depo shot one time and I didn’t like it bc my sex drive was very low and I’ve Ben bleeding for 37 days off and on and ion like it

  642. I only had one dose of depo and I bleed for almost 2 months straight by the 2nd month of having it in my system. I was due in March 2019 for my 2nd shot which I never returned for and I still have not had a period (here we are July 2019). It Concerns me because unlike many woman I like to have periods to monitor my body because I am sexually active and nothing except abstinence guarantees not getting pregnant. Is this normal? Has anyone experienced

    • I was 7 months postpartum( and breastfeeding)when my period came back with vengeance. And had a really long period! that lasted about 2 ¹/² weeks. After having another long heavy period the following month. I’ve decided to go see my OBGYN. About a month prior to the visit I was terrified of all the bleeding that was happening. I was seen at the Emergency department. After all the blood work and ultrasound everything was normal. I have a history of ectopic pregnancy and also had a lost at full term. Me thinking I had an ectopic again had me rushing to the ER.So back to the OB visit in Feb. 15, 2019. The doctor had told me that “oh sounds like toy just had a period from hell”. And so she recommended Depo Provea and I had agreed. She explained how it “could” help me with the bleeding. After I had recieved the shot my life has been hell! I bleed for over 3 months! My sex drive took a nose dive. My had horrible stomach pain and diarrhea. My hair fell out so much. I was breaking out on my jawline. Slowed down my milk production! I was even more tired then I already was. My lower back was hurt like hell. I retained water! Just a 10min shower my fingers would be wrinkly! I was so depressed! After the spotting went away for about a good 6 weeks. I finally started to feel a little normal. I never went back for for my second shot. As of today July 16, 2019 the stomach pain and diarrhea has gone. Forgot to mention after having an orgasm (tmi) I noticed bleeding starts up again. Mid June I had a light period for 5 days. And its stopped for 4 days. Had sex again the big O Then! I had my period for 9 days. I had a 5 day break the out of nowhere bam! Period again Now I’m going on my 6th day and it’s been a little heavy. Maybe having orgasms isn’t helping. Although it is contracting the uterus. I somewhat have my sex drive back. My hair is growing back. I’ve been taking 5000 units of vitamin D. Somedays I would take a multivitamin instead. And it’s only been 5 months since my first and very last shot! I wouldn’t recommend this contraceptive to anyone. Especially if you’re going through postpartum!

  643. I’ve been on the shot for about five years, I was put on it to stop my irregular periods when I was 12. Im 17 now and I’m completely afraid of getting off of it. It’s made me gain crazy weight, I’ve been on keto diet and working out it doesn’t help. I’m going into the navy in about a year. I need to get off of it to fix my weight but I do not want to bleed for months, especially being in the navy. I had an extreme surgery last year in December due to a 16 cm tumor on my left ovary. My ovary is gone, and I don’t know if this will make the process harder. I’m afraid to bleed for months and be in more pain than I was, I just want a few answers and maybe some advice. Should I get off depo? Will it make me bleed for months?

  644. I was 7 months postpartum( and breastfeeding)when my period came back with vengeance. And had a really long period! that lasted about 2 ¹/² weeks. After having another long heavy period the following month. I’ve decided to go see my OBGYN. About a month prior to the visit I was terrified of all the bleeding that was happening. I was seen at the Emergency department. After all the blood work and ultrasound everything was normal. I have a history of ectopic pregnancy and also had a lost at full term. Me thinking I had an ectopic again had me rushing to the ER.So back to the OB visit in Feb. 15, 2019. The doctor had told me that “oh sounds like you just had a period from hell”. And so she recommended Depo Provera and I had agreed. She explained how it “could” help me with the bleeding. After I had recieved the shot my life has been hell! I bled for over 3 months! My sex drive took a nose dive. I had horrible stomach pain and diarrhea. My hair fell out so much. I was breaking out on my jawline. Slowed down my milk production! I was even more tired then I already was. My lower back was hurt like hell. I retained water! Just a 10min shower my fingers would be wrinkly! I was so depressed! After the spotting went away for about a good 6 weeks. I finally started to feel a little normal. I never went back for for my second shot. As of today July 6, 2019 the stomach pain and diarrhea has gone. Forgot to mention after having an orgasm (tmi) I noticed bleeding starts up again. Mid June I had a light period for 5 days. And its stopped for 4 days. Had sex again the big O Then! I had my period for 9 days. I had a 5 day break the out of nowhere bam! Period again Now I’m going on my 6th day and it’s been a little heavy. Maybe having orgasms isn’t helping. Although it is contracting the uterus. I somewhat have my sex drive back. My hair is growing back. I’ve been taking 5000 units of vitamin D. Somedays I would take a multivitamin instead. And it’s only been 5 months since my first and very last shot! I wouldn’t recommend this contraceptive to anyone. Especially if you’re going through postpartum!

  645. My name is sinazo I am on a 3 Month shot so I am trying to move it because I can’t wait any longer I want to get pregnant as soon as possible what should I do to remove the shot in my body I tried taking Vitim B co to remove it in my body what must I do help me

  646. I got my first and last depo shot last January and have yet to have my menstrual cycle it’s got me a little worried because it’s been over a year and a half I have not had a menstrual cycle is that normal when will I get it back? It’s really got me concerned

  647. I’ve been on depo for 4 weeks now it’s been a month my period hasn’t stopped it’s just irregular bleeding is there a way I can prevent this from happening?

  648. I been on depo 5 years off and on. I stopped using depo 8 months ago because I’m trying to conceive. I recently started spotting for the past 3 days and it stopped so I’m really trying to find out if I’m spotting because the depo shot is out of my system, am I ovulating, can I start back trying to get pregnant? I just need answers

  649. Hi,I just want to find out what could I use to have my menstrual cycle back to normal as I have stopped taking depo provera?

  650. Hi just a small question been off injection for 6 months now had spotting for about 5 months and boom no period this month took a test but negative result could I be pregnant

  651. I was on the Depo shot for 22 years and stopped 3 years ago and have not had a menstrual cycle since. I went through some stuff and finally found someone and started having sex. Just wondering if I can get pregnant? ( Don’t want to, just need to know)

    • I don’t have an answer to your question but I’d like to know about your experience going off the shot. I have been on for almost 24 years. Worried about side effects once I quit. I’ve never had any issues while on it. But afraid of a massive overload of hormones and a waterfall of a cycle

  652. So sorry that this is tmi, but I’m in the depo shot and I’ve been warned about breakthrough bleeding. But was told it only lasts usually a week or so. But I’ve noticed that everytime I renew the shot, the whole second month of the three month period, I’ve started bleeding after every orgasm and everytime I workout. An it’s painful cramping. Is there anything I can do to stop this? Thank you.

  653. I’ve gotten on the depo and bled for about 2 months then it stopped in May n I missed my shot at the end of June & at the end of July I started bleeding again ! Can someone please tell me how long the bleeding will last !

  654. I have been using depo since 2012 which means is 7 years nw .so I supposed to take my last short dis year on March but I didn’t go since nw spy problem is when will o see my periods back an I have bad effects in my body like back pain an pains only nipples headaches problem whith my eyes after leaving it what could be the cause pls help

  655. I use Depo since 2007 not see my period , so on 2017 I stop used until now so my problem is how to get my normal ,lhave abdomal crack everyday , so now I’m 44 years ,Depo rude my life

  656. I have stopped using depot shot one month ago after one shot only and I want to conceive but I haven’t resumed my menstruation, so what should I take to clear off depo from my blood?

  657. I was given the drug because I have anemia from heavy periods (since age 16) I thought menopause might be on the way but I happen to be a freak of nature and at 54 it isn’t even close, however the anemia got a lot worse. I actually had a baby at 48, it runs in our family.

    The injection caused increased daily bleeding, it has been four months, two ER visits, a lot of iron, and still no resolution. Some days it is very heavy, somedays light, no telling when, how or why. I want to know when It will stop. The doctor is vague and has offered my an ablation but I am feeling skeptical and worried that it won’t work and things will just get worse. I am riding this out but my moods are all over the place, my breasts are still very tender, I have cramping on and off. I am a healthy person, no issues, but because of this I am unable to be as active as I like, the anemia leaves me light headed.

    I want to know what happens now? How does my body recover, how long will it take. I am guessing I am going to end up with a transfusion and a hysterectomy.

    I am hoping not.

  658. Hello, I have a question for whoever can answer it. I’ve been on birth control (depo pevro) for five years. I’m due to get my shot in September which I’m not getting it anymore because of the weight gain. My question is since I was always small like weighing 120 lbs or less before I got the shot because all of my moms girls were always small. But I’m asking since I was never meant to be big , when I get off and it starts to leave my body will I go back to that size I’m meant to be since I was never meant to weigh this much or will I still be the weight I am and then have to loose it myself?

  659. I stopped depo because I’m no longer in a relationship. It helped do much during it! I loved the no periods! I wasn’t able to keep getting the shots and the periods cane back immediately. Growing up and even in high school, I never had the painful cramps that everyone complained about. I had done cramping the first day but they were tolerable and ibuprofen helped. Now that I quit the shots, which I was in at 19, I am 22, and I have such painful and heavier periods and they last longer, too! They seem to get worse every month, too. I don’t know if it’s related and that’s why I looked it up.

  660. I was on the depo for around a year and each time I was due I had a period however after having my last one I didnt have a period at all and 3 months on and I still haven’t had one even though I get all the symptoms of a period I find this very strange, it’s also more annoying now me and my partner have decided to try for a baby, I would definitely not have this injection again I was so miserable when I was taking it, this shouldn’t be used and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone the worse contraception ever invented!!

  661. I was supposed to get my shot the beginning of this month and completely forgot about it . It was weird because I don’t normally have periods and I had one for like a week and half . Then just a day or so go , went through a break up and we ended up sleeping with each other 3 times in the same day… do I need to worry about a chance of become pregnant?

  662. It’s been my first time taking depo shot in April 17 2019 I didn’t went back for it July 10 cause I want to get pregnant can I I have been having unprotected sex

  663. Hi I was suppose too get the depo shot on July 17th 2019 but I didnt here is now August. So I’m now 2 months late on the depo shot . How long will my fertility will return . Because me and my boyfriend have being trying since July 2019
    So I’m wondering when will I get pregnant .

  664. I’ve read most of the comments on here, I was in depo for about a year and my period never stopped from the moment I got on it. My face broke out with tiny little bumps, I had mood swings, hot flashes, faints, even lost my appetite. I lost an huge amount of weight while taking depo. Being a small petite person as I already am, I couldn’t afford to loose any weight only weighing at 110 when I started taking it, my weight then decreased to 91 pounds… 91 pounds! And I am 21 yrs. old! Crazy right! I noticed this and switched to the pill. I was never told about depo having the side effect of bone density lost but now reading this it makes a lot more sense about my weight loss, & keep in mind I went to planned parenthood to get my depo injection where they did little on informed about it or it’s side effects. I then switched from the depo to the pill, given to me from planned parenthood. Again I had a terrible experience while on this form of birth control, I experienced throwing up every single day. Always felt nauseous, & couldn’t eat anything I use to love to eat.i had recently went to my doctor about my weight loss and told her I know it’s from taking birth control. She has since started me on a low hormone birth control pill, and I haven’t had any problems at all. I recommend going to your personal doctor to get your birth control rather than planned parenthood bc going to planned parenthood, they didn’t acknowledge me on much on these types of birth controls, didn’t let me know any of the serious side effects. One question I do have though after stopping the depo about 2 yrs ago, I have always noticed this little bump like thing on my arm right in the area I use to get my injection, it sometimes bothers me when I put pressure and sleep on that certain side, does anyone else have a little bump where they got their injection??

  665. Hi im Sindi,i’ve been using depo for 5years now,i stopped last year July,i got my periods on April this year and its heavy periods. Every month i have this heavy flow till this month;what i want to know is how many months it will take for my periods to be normal?it worries me please help,thank u

  666. Hi I have a question. So I don’t ever bleed while on the shot. I am due for it I’m october it is now September and I had spotting for three days. Me and my fiancé are having unprotected sex everyday trying for a baby when this wears off..

  667. Started deposit in May 2019 and I supposed to had got my 2nd shot in August 2019 but I refused to do so because of the constant bleeding and I just dislike it so I been bleeding for 4 months since June so what do I do because now I’ll have irregular bleeding and cramps and bloating. I just want the bleeding to stop I’m not using depo anymore so how long will it take for my body to get back to normal after only one injection?

  668. Ive been on the depo shot for two years now and since then i have gained 30 pounds no periods decreased sex drive no headaches dizziness sumtimes but mainly just fine the only thing i dont like is the cramping with no periods

  669. Hi I have only had 2 depi shots I was due for my last shot 10 days ago but I’m planning a pregnancy as soon as possible what I’m wanting to know is wether I’ve had enough depo for my period to stop or if I’m going to get my period again soon after my shots every time I have bled for a good week and a half even 2 weeks then for the last few weeks I’m fine

  670. I’ve recently just got on depo in July 2019. I didn’t bleed or anything for 2 weeks of having my first shot. Towards the end of the month of July I’ve been bleeding nonstop it is almost october I was due for another shot in september but never went and got my second shot. Im constantly bleeding through my pants. Id rather never be on this shot and should have kept my irregular period that happens every 28 days and lasts for 5 days. Im constantly buying tampons and pads 2 maybe 3 times a month when I could of stuck with my old ways and bought a box and still had a lot for next month. This is ridiculous. Im tired of going to my doctor and she recommends birth control never again depo. Hopefully in october this stops for sure and i can go back to my old period id rather deal with 5 days out the week then months at a time i cant do it.

  671. I was on the depo in 2018 and stopped 6 months into it and I wanna get pregnant and haven’t had a normal period because my period comes and goes as it pleases.

  672. I had a woman I was engaged to. She stopped taking the depo shot and we miscarried twice. The first time was twins. This drove her a depression she couldn’t escape. Two years later and in a new relationship. The same thing has happened again that we had twins on the way. They were miscarried again. This leads me to believe the shot is causing abnormalities as well as miscarriages after it is supposed to be out of the body. The toll it takes on one’s psyche is horrific. Though I’m in favor of a woman’s right to choose; she should also be able to choose when she becomes pregnant. I believe the shot it culpable for these and who knows how many more cases that are never looked into. It is scary the amount of suffering caused by it. I feel true independent research should look into this. I feel many people, both men and women are suffering heartaches that are unwarranted when they wish to have children and the shot is supposed to be out of the system. I know there is much money and fighting a drug company leaves one with little recourse due to their top paid lawyers. It seems to me, real studies on this should be conducted and those pushing this should be held responsible if they are intentionally covering research and facts for their own gain while causing extreme hardship for others. Thank you for taking the time to read. I feel they don’t adequately show the risks if you want to stop and become pregnant. I feel this leads to not just heartbreak and losing your young but also to many suicides etc.

  673. When I was 16 my parents put me on the depo shot because my periods was not Normal. I only went twice to get the shot when I started the shot I only weighted 115 pounds after the first three months of being on the shot I went to 150 pounds after I got the second shot my weight kept going up. I have been off the shot for 7 years now and my periods are not right they only come once every three months or not at all. Here lately they have been coming ever other month and would only last a day. I have took pregnancy test after pregnancy test and get a negative. I have no idea as to why my period is acting up after being off the shot for 7 years.

  674. Although depo kept me baby free it didn’t come without a price! I was on my period for an entire year until I finally gave up and tried the pill to regulate it!! I’m FINALLY for the first time a week without bleeding and am hoping to just have a normal sugar pill light period!! Whoa depo puts WAY to many hormones in your body at once to make it last for THREE MONTHS, and for me my body HATED me for it! I also ended up with a fibroid (could have been prior) that had to be removed. Just stick with the pill, I’ve been more regular mood and bleeding wise within ONE week of changing. Hope this helps anyone considering depo!

  675. I have 4 months after stopping deposit provers and I never get my periods since so I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend. I tested for pregnancy using blood test after 4 days of unprotected sex and it was negative and I took a home pregnancy test after 8 days and it was also negative so my question is, is it possible for me to fall pregnant now even though I never got my periods back?

  676. Any one here experience side effects after stopping the depo shot,dizziness,anxiety and cramping with no period just haven’t been myself really since got off..

  677. How long does it take to conceive after using 1 Depo-provea?
    What are the risk of bleeding and blood clots for over 2months after using Depo-provea?
    is it normal to feel stomach cramps after using this birthcontrol method?
    How long does it take to stop bleeding and blood clots and how to stop it?

  678. I only took the depo shot once. And stopped it right away. I had a normal period month after , then two periods the next month.. now I think I’m late… Idk if I am pregnant or if that’s even possible since I did take the shot one time only…

  679. Hi
    I have recently come of the pill depo injection .I have had my last shot 3 months ago and now I have had my first period where I’m having quite large clots is this normal ? It’s more brown I’m colour(sorry to be slightly graphic)

  680. I stopped taking depo in March it took forever for my period to return when it did I was having very bad cramps and not too much bleeding , then a week went by I got off my period and the next week it comes back on . And what triggers it to come on Everytime is when I orgasm , after that I spot a little , and it’s all really just spotting but sometimes the spotting last 5 to 7 days I’m just concerned and need answers Everytime I try an make an obgyn appointment I start my period again and they want check me while bleeding .

  681. I had my first shot July 20th 2019 and never went back for my second shot and don’t plan on it but, I’ve been bleeding since I got the shot non stop. Is this normal? Or when can I expect it to stop or even go back to normal

  682. I was on depo since 2013 i stopped it last year. Was suppost get it in july never went back. Never had a problem with stopped my periods an all. But now lordy. So my period restarted in feb 2019 had a normal period til june 2019 than skipped 3 months called dr he gave me a pill to restart my period an a fertility pill. Before i got a chance take one i started thr 1st this month. Its october. Well ive bleed the whole month an some days im gushing an other are ok normal. But it wont stop. I wish it woulf regulate or watever it doing

  683. Sooo, I got the depo shot In June and was supposed to go back and get it again in September but didnt. I got my period once while on the depo, and once I got off I got my period the 3rd of october. It lasted 6 days. My cycle is on the short side of the spectrum (21 days) so I was supposed to get my period again on the 24th but didnt. Is this normal??could it be a hormonal imbalance or the depo wearing off?? Does getting your period mean you could get pregnant? I did talk to a doc and she said to take a test.. I just wanna see if anyone had this experience

  684. Therefore depo should not be given to women without telling them the consequence. No woman who would be expecting her next child soon will go for depo due to the side effects.

  685. I was on the depo shot for a year and then now have been off of it for a year. I just started back in August getting my periods back but they have been weird. They have been like old brown blood and just spotting for like 3 days and would stop then may stop for 2 weeks and do the same and then I may spot for a day in between the same old brown blood. Finally on November 2, 2019 I started and it was a normal 5 day period and then I just started today November 19, 2019 back with the old blood! Is this normal after being on the depo?

  686. I switched from the nexplanon to the drop shot. I got one round of the shot and didn’t get another one. I was supposed to get the shot oct 5 still haven’t gotten a period is this normal?

  687. I got off of the depo birth control shot and that was about 12 or 15 months ago I would say. Apparently the drug did the opposite for me while on it, as what I heard it did to everybody else. People usually gain weight, but I lost it. And now I’m 10 to 15 pounds heavier. I also now have an appetite. Which, i don’t know if that has anything to do with the depo shot. When I got off the depo shot, I was spotting. In fact when off the depo or on, I have always spotted. Well this period I’ve cramped worst and also have started bleeding really heavy. I don’t know why all the sudden my body has completely changed. I am 22. But looking for answers. And wanted to share my story with the rest. To see if anybody else has had the similar reactions.

  688. My last depo shot was from june 9,2019 and i am still not getting a period. Should i be worried? Because i am having pregnancy symtoms but having multiple negative pregnancy test results.

    • Yes I can relate to you completely look at my post I only took one damn shot n it through off my regular periods n hormones were crazy!!!!idk what to do!!!

  689. I stopped depo only took one shot only!!! Ion may6th2019,I’ve not resumed no period at all.now I’m confused can I still get pregnant??i think I’ve been ovulating?

  690. I need advice, I came off the injection around April. I hadn’t had a period as the injection made mine stop. I went the toilet yesterday and noticed a bit of blood. I keep getting pains in my belly like they are period pains but when I go to change the pad there is only a bit of blood and when I go to the toilet it’s really watery and red. Is this normal and is it my period starting again?

  691. I’ve been bleeding for a whole damn 7 months after ONE injection!!! I hate this and I’m done!! I will never get it again! It’s completely messed with my body and my sex life! Should be banned as said in a previous comment!

  692. My daughter is 14 she has been off dempo now one month and with now continues heavy painful bleeding with nausea, back pain severe headaches. Weak with fatigue body aches. What can we do for her. As her mother I’m very concerned. Thank you

  693. I’m 16 years old and I was on birth control for a year and I stopped going to the doctor to get my depo shot and now I’m no stop bleeding all kinds of tissue and my spotting color is changing. Do I need to go to a doctor? Lmk

  694. I got my last shot in August and havent went back i had a period last month that lasted three weeks then i didn’t have another one. I thought i was getting my period back since i stopped it can i be pregnant

  695. Hi I never had a missed period befor now , my baby turned 3 years old now November & I had a 3 months depo shot when she was born then in sep 2017 another depo shot and my last shot dec 2018. I am on nothing for 11 months now . I never had a peiod after she was born but got my period in June 2019 then sep , oct and waiting now , I’m 6 days late , took2 a pregnancy test and it show 2 lines a faint pink line for positive. I took 2 days after that the clearblue test and it came out negative.. I am a bit lost dont know what it can be or if I’m just late with my period .

  696. I was on depo for over 4 years, and it was the best birth control I’ve ever had. I would recommend it to anyone. After my first shot I did have my period off and on for almost 4 months straight, but after that I had no period for three and a half years. Well worth the wait for the medication to kick in. However, I found removing myself from this medication difficult. Very irregular periods close together.

  697. I took one shot of depo then due to bleeding the entire 3 months though I took some meds to stop the bleeding nothing worked thus I decided to discontinue.
    When can I get pregnant if started trying imediately after 3 months of shot effectiveness elapsed?

  698. i was on depo 5 years had one brake went on pill got pregnant on pill, went back on depo an-over 5 years come off to try for a baby, while i was on it gained a lot of weight like 5 stone over years, but my periods were awful heavy and painful, this worked wonders for me. i had nothing, no period are side effects, i came off to try for a baby, my period was all over place my moods was awful, after trying for a year, and me and my partner got checked there’s nothing stopping us, like no medical problems, once again i got fed up my period and went back on injection, just give me a brake, it ran out 2 week ago, so going try again, as i’m 30 now don’t want child to old.

  699. Hi good day i have been using my 3 month contraceptive for 9 years and i recently stopped it in october i got my periods after for 1 week it went away and started again 13 days ago up to now should i be woried its still pouring like its those first days it started and still have small pieces clots what coul it be

  700. I was using depo a year ago..now I got my period October month this year ..now November and December I didn’t get my period nomally..what is that means.

  701. I miss my shot which was due September 2019. I been cramping,having headaches , alot of cervix mucus and alot of other things.could all of this be a sign of depo leaving my body?

  702. After my depo shot June to October 2019 I have a menstruation but November until now I don’t have.this is normal?thanks

  703. I was on the depo injection for 8 years my last injection was due 16/04/19 and today is 12/12/19 and im still negative for a pregnancy test. I suggest for females who are planning a family the following year or quite quickly is to change birth control <3

  704. I was going to get my second depo shot in November but me and my boyfriend decided we didn’t want to get the second one because we want to get pregnant but I came on my period on December 7 and I am still on smh when will I come off because I was doing research and they was saying that you will not get your period back for like six months to a year after last shot

  705. I got my first depo shot 13 September 2019 and was to go back for for the second shot 5 December, but I didn’t cause my hair started g falling out, loss of appetite and I was really moody my boyfriend couldn’t handle it. But he did eventually understood me. So it’s been almost 2weeks without the shot and I started my period already I wanna know if it’s normal.

  706. I have had 2 rounds of the shot and didnt get my shot this month. My husband told me not too because it was causing me to have too many problems physically and mentally. He wants to try and have a baby before he leaves for basic in February. I was supposed to get my shot on the 3rd of December. I didnt know how long it would take for me to get pregnant since I wasn’t on it for about 6 months. I was bleeding really bad this past week and now it stopped. We had sex on the 14th of December while I was still slightly bleeding. And now I feel nauseous 24/7 and cramping really bad. I have 2 kids already and it feels the same as when I was pregnant with my youngest. Can someone please help me.

  707. I have been off depo in 6 months why does my body feel so week in every thing I do exercise an running why do my hip bone rubs when I walk fast

  708. After stopping depo june 20 ive had heavy black blood it stops for like a weed then just comes right back and im tired of it i wish i never got it i was fine with my 3 day period .

  709. I wanted to leave a comment because I’m going through some very rapid changes but I was on depo since I was 13 and recently discontinued depo do to depression and I stopped it in July of this year and i was with my now ex boyfriend since September of this year 2019 and I’m now lactating our of both of my breast I’ve been having symptoms of pregnancy since the Beginning of November I had taken a pregnancy test in the beginning of December it was negative and then I recently took another test a few days ago and it was negative I went to the hospital today they took a blood test which had came back negative as well and I told the doctors how long I was on depo and every symptom I’ve been having and I know my body and it’s changing They also took blood test for hormones that is produced in the depo shot because they said maybe that’s what is was but I’ve feel something different please if anyone can help me figure this out I have to follow up with an obgyn ASAP so she can help but some clarification would be nice

  710. Stopped depo provera in August and have been spotting now and then .in September eventually stopped my periods .does that mean I’m pregnant.been using depo for 10 years

  711. Hoping people are still monitoring this: I was on depo for 5 years, I did the initial research and couldn’t see anything too striking to stay away from the shot after multiple failed attempts at the pill (while still an underdeveloped topic, in my opinion, there is so much more out there now than there was. I did not research it while I was on it, I couldn’t even find this back then) I’ve now been off the shot for almost 2 years (March 2018) and had my first period in the December 2018 where it behaved the same as my very first period when I was 11. Since then I’ve had 2 more, one went for 5 weeks however I wasn’t worried as it wasn’t heavy so I assumed it was my body doing a clean out. I then had a normal 6 day period at the beginning of this month. My concern is now I’m on my period again (2 weeks after stopping) and it’s extremely heavy and major clotting (I’m talking 2inches by an inch not small clotting) with extremely painful cramping until the clotting passes. I’m only on day 3 of it this time but I’ve never been a night time bleeder and now I find I’m waking up at night to change my pad (the extra long, thick overnight ones) and still waking the morning with another full pad and urgently needing change it again because it’s filled it to the point that it’s a literal crime scene in my pants. I can’t get much out of my doctors other than it can take time to regulate again and that there’s still no conclusive research about the effects of depo. Has anyone else experienced this when coming off depo?

  712. I had no periods for my whole 9months of using depo…just kept getting fat…5-6 kg every three months…and my joints were getting weak…but i had no other problems…now 3months after stopping am spotting a lil every day…like 4 drops or so…but i also have very bad diarrhea…no cramps though…am confused…am i starting my period or did i get myself another bundle of joy am scared….

  713. I have early onset menopause could this be due to using the Depo shot for many years then stopped and going to a different method of birth control

  714. I have seen a lot of women saying that it took a long time to get their periods back after stopping Depo, but I’m having the opposite problem. I was on the shot for 9 months, and spotted literally the WHOLE time. It killed my sex drive, altered my mental state, and seriously hindered my motivation. I got off the shot in about September (three months after the last shot), and I’ve literally had my period more than I haven’t ever since.

    The spotting lasted another few weeks as expected, but then I had the longest true period of my life– almost a month and a half straight. 3 packages of pads and tampons later, and it finally stopped… For about 5 days. Then another month of bleeding and cramps, with another 4-5 days off. This has been constant. I just finished my last period, a more reasonable week and half long, about 5 days ago. It started again today.

    What in the hell is happening to my body?! Why are there so few, if any, reports out there of women experiencing this? And most importantly, what the HECK do I do about this?! I’m only partly joking when I say I can’t afford any more pads and tampons. This is getting ridiculous.

    • Amber-Dawn Davison, I just went through the same thing! Like literally JUST stopped bleeding but not because my body just naturally got back on it’s normal routine unfortunately 😞 I first got on the Depo Pravara shot in January 2011, the 8th week mark after having my first son because I got surprised with my first bundle of joy in high school due to having frequent UTI’s (which is still to this day struggle with more than most woman I know, I have a best friend who gets them like I do and I’ve known her my whole life so I guess it’s nice to know I’m not completely alone but I also feel for her because I know how awful it is to get them so easily and frequently.) and being put on antibiotics which cancelled out my pill and BOOM, I was in shock and confused to find out I was pregnant because NO ONE told me that could happen 🤦🏻‍♀️ I had just gotten on birth control maybe 6 months before that because I had JUST started being sexually active. So, after I had him my gyno/obgyn And started exploring much options of getting on a birth control again ASAP because I was already only 18 with a baby’s and still in high school and I didn’t want that happening anytime soon again lol. Eventually, we got to the depo Pravara shot, he explained that antibiotics could not affect it, I wouldn’t have to deal with periods anymore, I wouldn’t have to remember to take a pill everyday, and to me.. that was some awesome stuff and I was sold at antibiotics not affecting it and not having to worry about it happening a second time lol 😂 so I started then, and got it on time every 3 months.. I stopped having periods very soon after I started it, I would spot sometimes right before I’d be due to get my shot or if I was a little late getting it but neve anything bad at all, I actually always liked that it happened because it made me feel like my body was still trying to do its job right on time of me needing to get my shot… then, I left the state. And decided to travel with my boyfriend and my son for a year and we were moving around SO MUCH and I called my gyno from back home and asked told him I was there to get my shot right before I left the state, and by the time I would be back, it will have been 6 months since I was due To get my next one.( So I was gone a total of like 9 mo.) and he told me it takes up to a year give or take for the shot to Ben completely out of your body but it could take up to as long as I’ve been on it. And at this point it was the middle of 2013. So in my mind, I thought I’d be good since 6 months is only half a year and that’d be perfect since it takes closer to a year, right? 🤦🏻‍♀️ Wrong. I got back to Ohio in November, literally the day before my 21st birthday.. went out and partied with my DAD and all his old friends at the legion and let me tell ya, older people can freaking DRINK and they know how to party. Well, I thought I was DYING the next day. And the day after that. And the day after that. I thought I had a hangover from that night that lasted 3-4 days. The next weekend out of NOWHERE i felt it in me BONES that I was pregnant. Tah-dah I was. And then I had to live with the horrible guilt of partying like I did that night the entire pregnancy 🤦🏻‍♀️ But I was only 4 weeks when I found out. So it only took about 4.5 months maybe to get pregnant after I was due for much shot. Went through my second pregnancy pretty much my entire 21st year lol. (Honestly, that’s a perfect representation of my life. People don’t believe how bad my luck is and then they get to know me and can’t believe I wasn’t over exaggerating) not that my baby was bad luck whatsoever, just bad timing both times lol. I had him in July of 2014, got back on my shot as soon as I was able to… been on it ever since but here is where it gets a little more interesting lol. So, the entire gynecology center that I went to where my gyno that I’d been with my whole woman life, he’s the only one I’ve ever had and delivered both my boys, they shut down. And I’m soooooo bad at this stuff and just like, wouldn’t make myself an appointment anywhere. I was upset to have to have someone new, and have to go somewhere else, and everything about it because at this point withcmy old dr I had been doing it so long I only saw him once a year for my annual and he’d prescribe my shot for the year and I just picked it up every 3 months and have someone administer it for me in my hip. And I was scared everything was going to change so I just kept putting it off, putting it offC putting it off… September of 2019 I had my first heavier period. Like my first one ever since I was a teenager if I don’t include all that bleeding you do after you have a baby lol. It still wasn’t a full period tho.. and then I didn’t have one again until a month ago… (and let me tell ya everyday I thought “this is it, I’m pregnant”) but I finally started again last month. And heavy. Like it was worse than my first period I ever had. HORRIBLE. Such bad cramps, felt like complete shit, horrible. And I would bleed like REALLY REALLY bad only like 1-2 times a day tho, I noticed that on like the 3rd day. And it wouldn’t let up. It wasnt getting lighter and it wasn’t getting heavier either tho. Bled allllll the way to last weekend, because Monday of last week I FINALLY Got myself a new gyno (she’s a woman this time and I’m not sure how I feel about her yet but my biggest fear was that she wasn’t going to be as gentle as my other gyno and I always figured it was because he was a old man and just felt bad and didn’t want to hurt us cuz men don’t know what that feels like so I thought that was why he was always so gentle lol idk) and got to talk her into letting me do things the way I’m used to doing them.(with a few minor differences but I’ll take it) got to pick my shot up at the pharmacy last weekend and let me tell ya, I INSTANTLY stopped bleeding. Like, I haven’t seen a drop, not even residue or some shit like that on my toilet paper when I’ve wiped 😂 NOTHING. And I was feeling SO AWFUL for the last couple months but didn’t even think to connect it to me not getting my shot for so long and throughout this week I’ve felt myself feeling better and better everyday… yesterday I had another HORRIBLE headache which I’ve been getting them SOOO bad lately. But i started thinking, that it shouldn’t be normal for me to have just stopped bleeding just like that, and that I shouldn’t have been feeling THAT BAD from not getting my shot if whatever im letting go into my body isn’t fucked up and probably killing me somehow.. and then to also start feeling better so fast after getting it again, with could be just a part of withdrawal maybe? My body not having the drug it’s been so reliant on for so long anymore so maybe I started withdrawing or something idk but either way I just decided to start reading up on it and I ended up here and I’ve spent like HOURS reading other women’s experiences on this and I’ve seen some good and some bad… but mainly bad. I’d say 85-90% bad or people needing answers on it what they are going through is normal so I considered those ones bad too because most of them weren’t experiencing good symptoms to come here and ask wtf is going on with their bodies soo.. I’m left with the conclusion of, I’m just gonna die probably now. And I’ve been like killing myself this entire time and had NO IDEA. Because I’ve never had ANY bad side affects all this time as long as I’m getting it every 3 months. No weight gain nothing. (People actually are always gossiping about me being on drugs because of how skinny I am. I live in a tiny village in Ohio where everyone knows everyone and I hate it. Both my parents a LITTLE, so usually that means genetically, their children will be as well 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️) and I have extremely bad anxiety so I think about dying WAY MORE than a normal person should… now after reading all of these posts, it’s SO MUCH WORSE. Lol, oh I wish I didn’t look it up. I’m going to like let this scare the shit out of me for, the rest of my life. Lol, seriously just gives me ANOTHER thing to worry about that could possibly be the death of me.. and idk how much more time I even have to worry about any of that stuff now after today 🤦🏻‍♀️😫🙄 I’m a mess guys. Love to you all, I hope everyone has figured their problems out. #WomanAreAmazing 💪🏼🙌🏼

  715. I stopped my depo Injection in october that was my last one I had. I was due one this month but havent been for it. I’ve never had any major issues whilst on it other than a few strange bleeds but that only happened about a week before I was due for my next injection.

    I was supposed to have my next lot about 2 weeks ago, but havent been as me and my OH are hoping to conceive. I have had bad cramps and started to bleed like a period though the last few days. So hoping that my body will get back to normal.

  716. I have been off the depo shot for over a month now and i never spotted while on in but now it wont stop and its not my period

    • Yeah, same here it’s not enough to fill a pad or tamp idk how much money i spent just buying panty liners like i can’t even remember what it’s like to have a normal period and for me to be spotting like this the cramps is out of this world i feel like i should be bleeding a lot more according to the pain. I’m tired of popping pain pills and buying panty liners smh

  717. I got on the shot March 2019 and stopped September 2019 that journey was awful and still is, it is now February 2020 and i didn’t get my shot in December 2019 because i just want this nightmare to be over i have been spotting/cramping the whole entire time(Still) i tired everything to stop the bleeding estrogen and Ibuprofen which made it turn brown had me thinking my bleeding days was over sike idk how many pair of panties i messed up smh due to me thinking i was in the clear to only start spotting again. And when i did stop spotting for like a couple hours i would try to have sex which made me bleed 3x more so i has to stop that. The cramps is outrageous the mood swings, I’m always cold like chilled to the bone, tired for no reason, breast sore off and on, headaches intense, and I’m always hungry. This has put a strain on my relationship/sex life. i can’t believe i decided to take the shot it was the biggest mistake i have ever made in life i just want this junk out of my body and fast. I took this shot years ago and loved it but this time around it’s like my body is rejecting it smh

  718. Ok so I have a questions about the after math of stopping the depo injection. I stopping using it when I was due to take one in June last year (2019) I managed to have a slight Period last month in January, but there wasn’t much blood at all for the 4 days it lasted. I’ve came round too getting my ‘period’ again this month after it being a bit later than expected which I know can be normal but I literally had a few dabs of blood on my pad and it was all over in that day. I’m a little concerned, is this normal?

  719. I stopped in 2019 and I’m on week 3 of my first period after 6 yrs on depo. I am scared it will last long now.

  720. I Stopped using depo 5 months ago since then I have not received my menses.I’m not using any other birth and I’m not conceiving either what could be my problem?

    • They say it can take 6-18 months to get your period again. My last shot was in August of 2019, and I just started bleeding again in March.

  721. I have been on and off on depo for the last 2 years. And it’s been 7 weeks since my last shot. 3 weeks ago I started having brownish discharge at first it’s was jelly like but now it’s just brown discharge. I would like to know if its implantation spotting or just normal

  722. This drug is given to young impressionable women who have only just become adults, I went on to this drug because I became pregnant whilst on the pill, this was an option put forward to me with the side affects being explained, it didn’t seem that bad plus I was young, it seemed a better option than having to take a pill every day. I’m now 31 and it was the biggest mistake of my life because I’ve never been right since I came of it, if they had told me the side affects of coming off it I would have never gone on it, it’s ruined me as a person, they need to not only say the side affects when you go on this drug but also the side affects it could cause when you come of it at least then you can make a proper informed decision

  723. What is known about stopping the shots cold turkey at age of 54.5 yrs having been on it with NO trouble of any kind! Cold turkey was due to moving and new laws preventing injection being given to anyone over 50!

    Resulted in digestive disorder, resulting in continued health decline due to nutrients not being absorbed. I am gluten and dairy intolerant since birth, finding out 11 years ago and beginning supplementation program. Held my own and improved until the depot was stopped.

  724. I want to know how many chances do I have to get pregnant after 6months I’ve stop using depo injection it been 2 month’s since I getting my period and it not heavy.

  725. I am concerned about my bleeding I have never bled before on the depo and I’ve been on it for about a year and a half now and all of a sudden I have started bleeding but only at night and it’s quite heavy and am not sure weather to go to my gp or not.
    Thank you

  726. I’m 20 going to be 21 this year. I was on the depo shot for 1 year and 4 months from 2018 to 2019 august. In September I stopped going for the shot. Whilst on the shot I had severe mood swings and depression. I also gained a few kg and had headaches constantly. I had no periods whilst on the injection and prior to that they were regular. After 3 months being off it I got a period. However in January this year my periods were irregular 😭 its now April and I get my period every 2 weeks sometimes 3 times a month. I haven’t been to a doctor as yet due to financial constraints. I recently was told by a family member that the birth control pills can help regulate my cycle. So I went to a pharmacy and spoke to a nurse who was very kind and informative. She was actually disappointed that the previous nurse adviced me to go on the birth control shot at such a young age. She gave me triphasil and told me it will help regulate my cycle. However I did some research and the pill works in the exact same way as the shot it’s just with the pill the hormones are injested every day. Depo works by stopping ovulation due to the hormone progesterone. High levels of progesterone inhits the release of a follicle therefore no eggs means no fertilization (pregnancy). The pills contain progesterone and estrogen however estrogen has an effect on the uterine lining preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg should ovulation still take place also preventing successful implantation but also prevents ovulation just like depo. I’m at at a cross roads. Also trying for a baby. I don’t know whether to take the pills for about 2/3 as advised by a family member or to just wait it out for a few months to see if they become regular on its own. Im now off depo for about 7/8 months. Any advice ladies. Your input would really help especially if some of you are having this same problem or have had it and managed to have any luck by now. 😊

    • Please keep me updated! I am in the same boat and just want regulated periods. Please let me know whether you choose to use the pills or just wait it out, and how both of those options work out for you!

  727. I am 22 years old and was on the shot for over 6.5 years. I started it when I was 15, in March of 2013. I was due for my last shot on Nov. 15th, 2019, making my last injection on Aug. 15th, 2019. I had my first period in early March, and it lasted 10 days. My second period started March 25th and I have not stopped bleeding since then! While I was on it, I THOUGHT everything was fine, but I had incredibly bad anxiety, irritability, hot flashes, headaches, even some suicidal thoughts. But because I was on it for so long I just thought that’s how I was. Since being off of it, I feel better. I feel more like myself. I also gained 20 pounds every year I was on it, though I’m certain it wasn’t all because of the injection. The shot itself is long gone from my head, and hopefully my body. I’m just wondering when my periods will regulate? I’m sad I wasn’t independent or educated enough to take myself off of it sooner. I was literally a kid when I started it! My poor body and hormones. I just want to feel normal.

  728. I haven’t used depo since May of 2019. Also didn’t have periods til March 17th n it stopped on the 29th ? Am I able to get pregnant ? Is my body going back regular ? I need answers 🥴

  729. Hi I’ve been on the depo for over three years and I’m wanting to come off just wondering how long it will take for me to get regaular period

  730. ive only been on depo for five months and then i stopped but that wasnt under my circumstances. my insurance had stopped paying for my prescriptions and i was supposed to get my shor for my 6th month but i had to miss it. technically before depo i was using the birth control patch for about a good two months and after that i decided to switch because i felt like the patch wasnt what i needed. i needed help trying to convince because i assumed that my tubes mightve been scared because me and my boyfriend have tried for three years now. we even broke up and got in other relationships and ive had unprotected sex with someone other than him and still nothing. so i just eventually assume that something is wrong with my body. my doctor suggested that since i was young (technically 19) that my body would heal fast than someone who were older than me. so he suggested that i use depo for about three months and see the outcome afterwards. to see if i were capable of becoming pregnant. well as i look more into the side effects and symptoms i get a bunch of overwhelming emotions because it would be hard to determine if i were pregnant when the symptoms are close to the symptoms you have while on depo. and i see that breast soreness is a problem and they say technically it takes about 3-9 months after your last for you to become pregnant and if not 10 months to a year at least. but i guess that depends on that person’s body and how it reacts. well one let me just start by saying that my first three months wasnt oretty. i experienced just like everyone else the long bleeding and cramps and confusion. my doctor told me there would be irregular bleeding and im seeing more than just irregular. more than just a few days or weeks. as soon as the shot activated it immediately started working. i was on my period for what seemed like forever. those whole three months i bleed non stop for like 14 or more days on and off dark and bright red and discharge. and sometimes it would just be discharged and less blood. i hardly ever seen blood clots because my periods felt better than before. my period before depo might not have been irregular but they were painful. it was only for 4 days but i felt like my body needed the adjustment. and it took some getting used to. and i noticed that it might not work for everybody. because i didn’t expect long periods but they weren’t as painful as my usual cramps. less blood clots or more rare… i hated bleeding for a long time and having ti cramp for the length but i would choose the feeling it gave me over the regular period i had. minus the length. after adjusting to depo my periods were still longer than usual but they all happened around each month sometimes 11-14 days max after kickin in. and i never really had any problems other than that and maybe lower back pain ad small breast pain but it was temporary. everything was fine besides the long periods but after those 5 months till now it has been technically 4 months since ive last been on depo. and with that time frame immediately once i stopped using the shot my periods literally stayed the same. there might have been some more lengthy times or they were just close together by the month. now around this month (april-2020) at the beginning i had unprotected sex….and ive secretly after depo always had a lower back pain but my breast was starting to feel pain. and right after we had sex what was supposed to be my period or could have possibly been instead i start spotting pink. pink and a little clear mucus for 6 days and each day the color got lighter and even after the bleeding stopped my breast were hurting beyond usual. ive never felt suck strong pain in my nipples to where my br hurted to wear. and my back constantly ached so i felt old and am constantly tired. but i cant even determine if it fixed me or made it worse and i cant exactly determine what to make out of it because i havent seen no one mention spotting light for a few days and stopping and on going breast pain. it didnt even feel like a period. maybe it is a part of the withdrawal but i was having unprotected sex even during the 6 days of light bleeding because it came to a point where i could wipe and it will go away. but i haven’t heard no stories about a person getting pregnant after depo and what they experienced and how they would know. how would i know if depo fully worked for me. it helped me gain a few pounds because i lost weight out of depression before depo and depo only made my mood swings worse but i could handle that. my main goal was to see if this method could help me become a parent and how soon could or would i find out is the most on going question. we know within a time frame and being able to experience different things but my body felt extra different after withdrawing from depo. i cant say i liked depo to its full extent but i can say so far it has done things for me that it wouldnt have to others and im sorry to those with a bad experience but try new methods. my mother has even said depo hasnt done anything to her but brought no stop periods and ive only experienced that within the first three months and it became adaptable. but to be 4 months off of depo and not feeling any withdrawals confuses me. ive been off depo for 4 months and those three months have been regular up until now. after those 6 days of spotting i haven’t experienced no blood or discharge. my peeing became more frequent and im not sure if that has anything to do with depo but mucus would come alone with it and id tend to be very moist and creamy a lot and my appetite is just the same but more increased. but out of everything ive experienced after depo the 4th month of not being on it structs more because its more sore the next few days and my body would be tired and my stomach besides being bloaded will feel really tight in between the rib and stomach area. and consipation became an issue a little afterwards too so im not sure if those are normal but these are what ive experienced

  731. Hi
    I have taken almost 5 shots between october 2018 till october 2019, after my 2nd shot ,my period completely stoped ,i gained almost 13kg with bad sore throat ,itching,felt bloated and body pain specialy in the morning when i stand up.however since i wanted to get my body back to 55kg my doc told me that i have to wait almost 6_8months for my period to return,lucky with some excise ,taking fennel tea( to balance hormones) having 1 or 2 slice or unripe papaya ,i got my period just after 4months after the last shot. For me depo shot was good.i think for me depo worked well,i didnt had anything that severe apart from the sore throat and body pain which i got used to..

  732. I bleeded last week after I completed my five days exercise, and this week I observing that my Brest are heavy and is bringing out water, what can cause it,deost mean am pregnant or I have a miscarriage

  733. hey i have a question. ive only ever taken one depo shot. Will my period still be coming within 3-6 months or can it come earlier since i only had one shot.

  734. I stopped in February 2020, period was irregular in March. April no period. Did home pregnancy test 7th may. it was negative. Been have unbearable lower abdominal pains from end of April to 20th May.

    • Yes I have the same abdominal pain only I haven’t had my period at all since I stopped and it’s been almost 6mths.

  735. My arms constantly hurt from the injections even after being off the shot for 6mths. I was on the depo shot for 6 yrs. My breast hurt an are tender to the touch, I was sick to my stomach for the 1st couple of weeks.

  736. I’d like to know how long it’s taking people to get symptoms and periods? I’m 18weeks post depo and so far feel amazing, symptom free but no period so far. Personally I loved depo, I did gain weight but it completely got rid of my mood swings and severe periods. I will use it again.

  737. Well i stop depo injection bout a month ago i have heavy bleeding how long will it last . The reason why i stoped the injection has i having hair loss and still having hair loss and also when i was on the injection two days after having it i was bleeding none stop for 3 months

  738. I am 16 my parents put me on this shot for my first birth control that was when I was 14 almost 15 I have been off of the shot for over a year and always having to deal with long periods that last anywhere between 2-3 weeks long it has been like that since I have been off of it and still no change … At this point I honestly don’t know what to do to fix this .

  739. I stoped taking the shot about 2 months ago and I’ve had my period for about two weeks idk if it’s normal and idk when it will stop

  740. I have a question. I havent gotten my depo since November of 2019. I haven’t gotten a period either. I usually get a period after I stop the depo. (Or when uts time to get another shot.) My breasts are sensitive. I took a pregnancy test last month came back positive took another this month said negative. Is it possible I could be pregnant.?

  741. I was ok the shot for one month shy of 4 years. I was put on the shot right after I had my daughter bc while on the pills I got pregnant in high school my sophomore year. Within those 4 years I spot once in a while and when it would start early before my next shot my doctor made my shots closer together. After I got engaged me and my now husband decided we wanted to make are family grow.my last shot was In October(2019). I first got off the shot in December(2019) and I didn’t have an actual period till February(2020). In March(2020) I was 10 days late and as soon as I got my period it was 4 days and light. In April(2020) I spotted on and off and another shot period. Here it is may almost June(2020) and I have spotted everyday this month! I got on the shot to prevent another baby till I was ready but I would not wish this Upon anyone. I still have not ovulated also.
    Please be aware if you get the Depo. I know everyone is differently but know omg now what I didn’t when I was in school, I would have made a different choice.

    • Since I’ve stopped taking the shot February of this year my period came back march..for 5 days…until june,july and this month it started come fah 3 days..I’m so lost..n I’m ready for my next child but idk😌

  742. Hi…. I’d like to ask a question please.. I’m 45 years old been in the 2month injection.. Just want to ask if I stop the injection can I still fall pregnant been in the injection for 6 years… Thank you

  743. Hi I had the iud the m one can spell it lol but any way for 5 years I had it taken out in Nov 2019 I then started the depo right away I had been on the depo before for a few years in the past but this thin I only ended up taking it twice now I am a little nervous cause Iv missed my period and when I looked at an ovulation caculater it said the days I had ended up having sex with my boyfriend were actually my ovulation days now can this be possible can I be pregnant

  744. Hi i have the depo injection
    I had 34day missed period after 34day i got my period what lastet over night and the next day something big fell out off me and bleeding stopped anyone know what this could be

    • Was it like a blood clot because that’s what happen to me as well. I’ve only took the shot once and I decided after my renew date not to do it again.

  745. i had my last depo provera shot in February 2019, i havent had my periods return since i had the last shot. i’m not sexually active either so i know i can’t be pregnant. should i be concerned??

  746. Is it normal to see period for longer than 10days and the bleeding stops for about another 9days and one starts bleeding again after discontinuing the injection

  747. I got my last shot around November 2018, my period didn’t return until July of 2019. Since then I have been actively charting and trying to conceive but have been unlucky so far. What has been puzzled is that it seems My cycle is still getting shorter it use to be 5 days before depo. When it returned in June it ran between 3 to 4. But for the last two months it has now reduced to 2 days. I have also developed a large ovarian cyst 4cm that I will have to remove.

    The sad part is I was happy I didn’t have a period while on the shot just took the break every 18 months as recommended due to the whole bone lost issue. Now am worried that am becoming premenopausal at 34 and would be unable to give my husband a child.

  748. I have been on the Depo Shot for 13 years. I immediately stoped having my period. 4 months ago I decided not to go for my shot again. My period returned today. After having read all the comments I feel very lucky. Just hope my period will resume regular from here on.

    • I have been on the depo 8 years never ever had a problem no terrible side effects no periods nothing, come off the depo 3 months ago and went onto a ‘pill version’ of the depo because of covid and for 8 days I have bled constantly, doctors have said stop taking it so I have but I am still bleeding now its been 2 weeks reading all these comments is stressing me out and panicking me has anyone come off the depo bled for abit then stopped at all or is everyone still bleeding months and months down the line…

  749. Hello, I only had one injection of the depo shot (90 days) I did not have my menstruation during this time. However, I did not get the renewal in April and my period still hasn’t returned. Pregnancy tests come back negative , so starting to get worried this is not normal.

  750. I stopped the depo shot in September and it took me nine months to get my period back. I had one may 12, 2020. But I haven’t had one yet. I’ve taken pregnancy test and they come back negative. What could have caused me to have a period but skip a whole month.

  751. I started depo for about a a year in a half and my period lasted so long I was on the shot and until I did the 4/5th shot every 3 months my period finally wasn’t so heavy. But whenever I had sex it’d start back up. I’m planning to get off of it but I’m unsure if my period will go back to normal anyone know??? And what are the pros and cons of getting off of it?

    • You will have EXCESSIVE bleeding. Im still bleeding from it and its been 1 year and 3 months since I stopped taking and I had my period STRAIGHT for 5 months and if I’m lucky 1 or 2 weeks of no period and then its right back and EXCESSIVE mood swings.

  752. I was on the depo for about 6 years. I got off of in January. It’s now June and I THINK I’m having my first period. I’m not sure though because I haven’t had a “real” period since I started the depo. Before, my period blood would be bright red for about 3/4 days I would have a little cramps in between and then it would be over. Now, I’ve been spotting for about 2weeks and sometimes the blood looks bright red sometimes it looks brown sometimes in between. And it’s always thick and mucous-like. I have very light cramps…. I’m assuming my old uterus lining is trying to shed before I can have a normal period. BUT the weird part is the bleeding gets bad for about a half day after sex (not even during) What do y’all think?

  753. I had my last shot depo Vera in June 2018 for 8 years, got my periods from 12 December 2018, but I still can’t get pregnant and my periods irregular since then, I regret using it

  754. Hi i have had 3 depo injections and have stopped has wanted another baby. 8 days after i have started period is this normal and has my ovaries started to work again as iv read it can take 3 -12 months to return thank you

  755. Hi. I had one single injection of Depo Provera last October 2019. After the 3 months it took quite a while to get my period again and I didn’t get it until June 2020. It’s July now and I have gotten my period just about every other week (around 5 or 6 times) since June. It gets heavier each time. I’m just wondering if this is normal or if anyone else had these symptoms?

  756. I only took 1 depot shot in April, 2020. After bleeding/ spotting for 2 1/2 months, I decided not to get another shot and to let it go.The bleeding/spotting stopped August 5th, I had sex for 3 days, them 2 days later I’m spotting like dark brown. Is this normal?

  757. Hi there
    This is my first time to take the depo injection, took it last month in july and then at a sudden i started spotting since monthend of july till now the 12th of august. I really dont know what to do or how to stop the bleeding. Please help!

    • I highly recommend stopping it. Your period after stopping this depo shot is insane ! I was on it for 4 years and I stopped it a year and 3 months ago now and I had my period for 5 months STRAIGHT and now if I’m lucky I get a week or two of no period and then it’s right back.

  758. I took one shot of depo, which was on the 24th of March 2020. During the three months I experienced a lot of bleeding now and then, not to even mention excessive pain during sex. I therefore decided not to take the second shot, ever since then I have not been on my periods. I experience pains and cramps as if I’m gonna go to my periods but they never come including tender breast but still no period. It’s been over 2months now. I don’t know what to do.

  759. I got pregnant on the deposit shot…my daughter is 7 now and I stop taking the shot since February of this year…my last shot was november20 2020 and am trying to concentrate since..and nothing I just feel like giving up but. Honestly I don’t want to do that what’s ur advice…

  760. I got pregnant on the deposit shot…my daughter is 7 now and I stop taking the shot since February of this year…my last shot was november20 2020 and am trying to conceive since..and nothing I just feel like giving up but. Honestly I don’t want to do that what’s ur advice…

  761. I was on the depo shot for 4 years and ut made my period even heavier and longer when I first started it and then my period stopped and I would get spotting but I didn’t care so I let it go and dealt with it. Now that I stopped the shot a year and 3 months ago now I have not stopped having an irregular period. Its literally insane. I had my period for 5 months STRAIGHT when I first got off of it. Now I only get a week or two off if I’m lucky and then it is back again. This is also a sign of infertility also though so now I’m even more worried. Idk what to do.

  762. After how long does one get her normal periods back after stopping Depo injection? And do you need to consult a doctor when stopping it? And again does it make you infertile? I started my first short on March and i went for my last short September

  763. Stopping Depo is an absolute nightmare – i was on it for 15 years (with no issues) and stopped 9 months ago – after 5 or 6 months i got my period back for 3 days – heavy but manageable.
    7 weeks later i got it again – it was a monster – heavy, lasted a week and emotional (cried everyday for a week)
    4 weeks later i am starting with a monster of a period – heavy bleeding, cramps – to a point i don’t want to leave the house.
    have a call into the doctor to see if they will prescribe tranexamic …. they say that will help reduce blood loss

  764. I have a question for coming off of the depo shot. Since I’ve been off it I’ve had regular periods every month but this month it just stopped and I’m not bleeding and have taken a pregnancy test and came back negative so I was just thinking maybe it’s from the depo shot.

  765. I got Depo for the 1st time in August 2020.I stopped taking Depo at the end of October 2020 because I would not stop bleeding. It would stop for maybe 1-3 days, then I would bleed another month. Its now April 2021. I have been bleeding for over 6 months, almost non stop. Again, there may be a couple days in a week I dont bleed, then bleed for another month or more.
    – My experience with this shot is (needless to say) awful.. I actually came upon this article and comments section to see if anyone else was having the same issue and what to do about it. Seems everyone has this issue.
    10/10 Would not recommend.

  766. Got on Depo shot in Nov 2020 after the second dosage I had to get off because it only made my periods worse. I only got on it because they said it would help regulate my period and possibly stop it. First month it helped but second month into it I started bleeding heavily again. Only thing it did was make it worse. Doctor prescribed me TRANEX acid to stop the clotting. But after two weeks it stopped working. So I just got off the depo shot before my 3rd dosage. Going on 83 days now of heavy bleeding 🥺 it’s driving me crazy! Taking Progesterone pills now hoping it does something to stop because my last resort is getting an ablation or hysterectomy

  767. I am having pregnancy symptoms but I had my last shot in December 2020. I am having light bleeding that is very light pink. Is this the start of my period or implantation bleeding? I have had unprotected intercourse since then.

  768. I keep reading about people who can’t stop bleeding…but I can’t start again. I was on depo for about a year. My last shot was August 2019. It’s now July 2021 and I’m still bone dry. About 6 months into taking the shot I shed my uterine wall so thick I think I lost the wall all together. It looked almost like a miscarriage with actual skin tissue loss. I bled for about a month straight after that and then just…stopped. It never came back. Then this time last year I had a severe mental breakdown with SEVERE anxiety and went on a mild antidepressant that has balanced me. I’m finally feeling somewhat normal, my sex drive is slowly returning and I wonder if there was a connection between the crazy anxiety and stopping the depo. I wasn’t on it nearly as long as some I’m reading on here but it’s pretty nuts to realize I’m going nearly two full years without bleeding since I’ve stopped. To the point where I almost forgot that it’s something I should be missing. I’ll be going in to my gyn soon. Hoping it’s not something more serious. Starting to wonder if I’ve had early menopause in my early 30s.

  769. I’ve been off and on spotting/bleeding for 5 days and I had my shot about 4-5 months ago. I just want to know if anyone is experiencing the same thing.

  770. Reading the comments makes me feel a little better but yeah. I’ve been on the shot since July and omg still bleeding, bleeding six months straight like wtf and I wasn’t bleeding after I got it but I had a yeast infection and I took some cream and that’s when the bleeding started. Wish I still had the infection 🤣🤣 lol jk.

  771. I was on the depo for more than 25 years despite my doctor’s best efforts to change my mind! I had no side effects apart from slight thinning of the bones but other things can also cause this.
    I had to stop 16 months ago as my surgery wouldn’t let me see the nurse due to COVID restrictions, apparently the contraceptive injection is non essential! Bracing myself for the horrible side effects I’d read about I was relieved to experience none whatsoever. So my depo experience was trouble free thankfully

  772. Persons using the depo shot needs to be aware of the withdrawal symptoms it’s causes once you stop taking the drug. I don’t know if this has happened to anyone else who have used the drug but my first period after stopping the shot was terrible. I had really bad cramps and back pain. I also passed large clots during my period.

  773. Hii im dimakatso i stopped deppo last year september. This year april my period came it was a spot for 2days. May i didn’t saw my period.

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