Depo Provera reaction

popecatapetal

Hi everyone,

I'm almost finished my third round of Depo at the moment, and I'm wondering if I should go back on it. This was my third cycle of Depo, so I've been on it for almost nine months now. The first six months were great - no periods or spotting at all. But I've had continuous light bleeding for the last three months, and it's darn annoying.

Has anyone else ever experienced this change? I'm a bit wary of getting a fourth round, if this could keep happening... The reason I switched to Depo was because the pill that I was on was making the same thing happen - continual spotting...

Has anyone else been on Depo and had it change the effects like that? If so, did it reverse itself, or should I be looking for a different method of contraception?

Thanking you all in advance.

themadchef

I was on Depo for 2 years. Had no problems on it. No period what so ever.

My doctor recommended i come off it. That was 8 years ago though. Said it was not recommended for long term use.

I would recommend you discuss changing contraceptive with your doc. He's the only person who can really tell you whats what.

Best of luck!

TI21

I only had one shot of Depo and decided ta not get a second shot as I spotted and had what turned into more or less a non stop period for three months it was hell! However when I stopped the depo I didn get a period at all for three months !

Wibbs

I would go back to your doctor. While others experience may strike some as helpful, we are drifting towards the medical advice arena. As I say effects like this should be looked into medically. See your doctor.