What are side effects of Depo-Provera?
Side Effects of the Depo-Provera Shot
- Uneven menstrual periods or no periods at all.
- Headaches.
- Nervousness.
- Depression.
- Dizziness.
- Acne.
- Changes in appetite.
- Weight gain.
How long can use IM Depo?
Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection should not be used as a long-term birth control method (i.e., longer than 2 years) unless other birth control methods are considered inadequate.
When do you inject Depo-Provera?
First injection: The initial IM injection should be given during the first 5 days after the onset of a normal menstrual period; within 5 days postpartum if not breast-feeding; or, if exclusively breast-feeding, at or after 6 weeks postpartum.
Are there different doses of Depo?
In terms of effect of Depo-Provera on ovarian function, the mean time for the return of follicular function increased with increasing doses of Depo-Provera and varied from 41.2 (25 mg), 59.6 (50 mg), 77 (100 mg), and 110 days (150 mg); these differences were significant.
Why Depo-Provera is bad?
Most people on the shot have some change in their periods, including bleeding more days than usual, spotting between periods, or no periods. This is most common during the first year. Other possible side effects include nausea, weight gain, headaches, sore breasts, or depression.
Is it normal to randomly bleed on Depo?
Irregular bleeding is normal on Depo-Provera. Around 57 percent of people who have this shot experience irregular bleeding or spotting 12 months after doing so, and 32 percent of people do at 24 months. This symptom usually improves the longer people use the medication.
Does Depo make your VAG dry?
Yes, some types of birth control can cause dryness. In particular, hormonal birth control pills and shots can cause vaginal dryness in some women. Yaz, Lo Ovral, and Ortho-Cyclen birth control pills can cause dryness. The Depo-Provers shot can also lead to vaginal dryness.
Can you get pregnant 2 days after Depo shot?
You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot. It could also take up to a year or two to conceive after stopping this type of contraception.
What can stop the Depo shot from working?
You can stop using Depo-Provera at any time by simply not getting the next shot. Because Depo-Provera may cause bone density loss, you should not use it for more than two years. Discuss other birth control options with your doctor at that time.
Does Depo start working immediately?
How soon does Depo-Provera® work? You’re immediately protected after receiving the first Depo-Provera® shot if you get it during your menstrual period. If it’s given to you at another time during your cycle, you may need to wait a week to 10 days before having intercourse without a condom to prevent pregnancy.
