Depo provera and fertility

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Avatar f tn The period usually returns after stopping the shots, however, it can take 3 months to a year for the effects of Depo-Provera to wear off and fertility to return.
Avatar f tn Im 28 and have never been pregnant slightly overweight but not too concerred and getting it back down periods were always regular and pain free went on for birth control, my husband has 1 child already and decided to start are own family.
1234255 tn?1267754209 i took depro-provera only once on December 5th 2009 and your suppose to go back and get it every 3 months and i would have to go get it again March 5th 2010 tomorrow but dont want to because me and my fiance what to have a child now. How long will it take for me to get pregnant and how could i make it easier and quicker?
Avatar f tn I've been on Depo Provera for almost a year but i've decided to not get my next shot in two weeks i'm not wanting to get pregnant anytime soon but I'm wondering how long will it take for the Hormones to leave my body and what kind of side effects should I expect?
Avatar f tn then i lost all hope. We went to the dr after one year and we wete directed towards fertility treatments and my heart dropped. I thought 'im done for. Ill never be able to give a baby for my husband' before we started the treatment we found out we were pregnant. I would go to ur dr and start talkimg about fertility treatment. Do sperm motility and wuantity and quality test. Do ovulation test. Just do any tests you can and talk about if u should have sex every day.
Avatar f tn Depo provera is notorious for causing fertility issues. Even if you get your period, it can take up to a year after getting off depo to get pregnant. Are you late for your period? if you are and the home tests are still negative, wait another week and test again, and if it's still negative then go ask your doctor AGAIN for a blood test because your period is very late and the urine tests are coming up negative.
Avatar f tn How long did you guys had to wait to get pregnant afted depo shot.. And what did you had to do to get pregnant aftef the depo? Because I know that its hard to get pregnant after it..
Avatar n tn I was on Depo Provera for about 8 years when my husband and I decided to try for another baby. I received my last injection in September 2006. I was pregnant by March 07 but miscarried at 5 weeks. We waited until December to try again and just miscarried that one at 9 weeks. After having 2 healthy children with no pregnancy complications, I am led to believe that this is an effect of the Depo injections.
Avatar n tn I was on Depo for 3 years, then got off and the next month got AF right on time, then got on Nuvaring for three months. I didn't like the weight gain w/this one either (10lbs) so I got off. It took 3 cycles to become pregnant, and we WERENT trying. Ihad been using fertility awareness. So far KNOCK ON WOOD!!! I'm 15w today!. It may be the projesterone, or just your body not acclimated to being pregnant yet since the Shot makes your body think it's pregnant.
Avatar f tn Depo is very well known to cause issues for women who are trying to conceive. It can take a very long time to regain your fertility once you quit the shots. Unfortunately they don't tell you that when you first get the shot. I met a lady who literally was 9 years after quitting depo and still didn't get periods and couldn't get pregnant. It is madness. But that doesn't mean it will take that long for you!
Avatar f tn I just came across your post now... My last injection was Aug 28/08, and I still haven't had a period. I have read up on the process, and apparently it can take anywhere from 6-18 months to return to normal mentral cycles, and sometimes even returning to fertility. Have you had any luck since your last post? Please do keep me up to date on when you return to normal, as I am patiently awaiting mine.
Avatar n tn Depo provera takes on average 4 shots before your periods stop.
Avatar m tn Hi, i have a well grounded education in biology and chemistry, but it seems in the feild of tyhe womens response to hormones i am lacking. My girlfreind recieved the Depo Provera shot, a few days before she was expecting her period, she never got it, and it is now 3 weeks past, i can see how this may be normal, im not sure the exact role of progesterone. The reason i worry is one of pregnancy, allthough i cannot fashion it to be a possibility, anything is supposedly possibly.
Avatar f tn Hi I stopped using depo provera in November 2013. I was told it's takes about a month to leave your system. But nothing returns to normal straight away. My period didn't return until may and they were shorter in cycle length. But I've read an awful lot about the depo shots and lots of peoples body's react differently. Most take 6-12 months to return to normal, some goin as far as 18 months.
7019649 tn?1396792517 Im using depo provera i loved it and had no side effects except my period being irregular the first 3 months
Avatar f tn I was on the depo got off it and didnt have a period for 2 yrs.. ended up having to do fertility treatments of clomid and provera...
634745 tn?1256844310 Most forms of birth control do not adversely affect your fertility (the depo provera injection being the exception - you can experience delays in conceiving after using depo provera) but honestly your doctor is the best person to talk to - they know your personal history and situation. Ps - is your doctor helping you with the "womans bits" problems?
Avatar m tn Hi, i have a well grounded education in biology and chemistry, but it seems in the feild of tyhe womens response to hormones i am lacking. My girlfreind recieved the Depo Provera shot, a few days before she was expecting her period, she never got it, and it is now 3 weeks past, i can see how this may be normal, im not sure the exact role of progesterone. The reason i worry is one of pregnancy, allthough i cannot fashion it to be a possibility, anything is supposedly possibly.
Avatar f tn Hello, Delayed periods, irregular periods and absence of periods can occur after depo shots. They are a form of long form of birth control. If you stop getting Depo-Provera injections, your period usually returns within 3 to 10 months but sometimes it may take 12-18 mths. Your periods and fertility should return soon. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar n tn Hello all, my wife has been taking depo provera for about 8 months now. After the first shot she gained around 20lbs and since then she has had 2 more shots and has gained around 45lbs. She has about a half a month left until she is supposed to come in for the next shot but we have decided against it. She has been exercising and dieting to no avail. What could we do to help her lose the weight and will it start coming off easier after the shot wears off?
Avatar n tn has taken me off the Depo Shots and I was put on Birth Control Pills. The blood was very dark red and blood clots. I was given an altrsound was told nothing was wrong. Is this normal with the Depo Provera?
Avatar f tn I suggest that you consult your gynecologist and get yourself examined to rule out other causes of not conceiving as it has been close to 2 years since you have stopped the depo shot and fertility should return by this time. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
Avatar f tn Hi me and my boyfriend have been trying to conceive for quite some time now and were having no luck because I was on depo and have not gotten my period back and it's been almost eight months since my last shot so I'm having fertility problems. Does anyone know a good fertility drug that works?
Avatar f tn When i was 17 i refused to take it and i am now 20 and me and my husband have been trying for a little over 2 years to get pregnant but i still haven't been able to. Im scared that the shot has made me infertile. I really want to have a baby. Can someone please give me advice on what to do? Or has anyone else experienced this with the depo shot?
1456473 tn?1365827455 Hi. Currently on depo provera. Next shot is not due until december 2015 and i would like to try conceive my 4th baby some time within the near future. Iv been researching and found you can fall pregnant anywhere between 4 months after last shot and 3 years after last shot? Also it is very bad for baby to conceive 4months after last shot or conceiving too soon? Has any one any experience on this? Madly broody.
Avatar f tn Hi! If you were my patient, I would advise you that the effects of the depo provera do not typically last more than 18 months. After that amount of time had passed, I would then allow one year to pass without any contraception before I would be too concerned. Finally, if that time had passed, I would begin a work up. I start with ovulation predictors and a semen analysis.
Avatar f tn I was on birth control pills for 3 years ( stopped taking them 3 years ago) and I was on Depo-Provera for 6 months (stopped getting the needles due to hair loss and constant menses) I stopped depo-provera 26 months ago. At this point my gyn has no clue what to do next and I am getting worried that I will never have a child of my own. What should my next step be, what else can I do?
Avatar f tn I am on the depo provera shot for 2 years now and me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex for the first time. Could i be pregnant? As of now i am bloated. I dont eat as much as i did before and i have occasional stomach pains and cramps. Normally this wouldn't worry me but my boyfriend was worried when we had sex because usually we use a condom. Also i randomly spot instead of a period. I spotted the whole week and once i had sex i stopped spotting? Should i be worried?
Avatar n tn i have been on depo shot for 6 yrs.i have now been off for 1yr.4months,my husband and i are trying to have a baby,by me being on shot so long do you think its still in my system the reason i havent gotten pregeant since ive been off the shot?