? Re: long time depo users

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Registered: 01-05-2004
? Re: long time depo users
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Mon, 02-16-2004 - 2:33pm
I'm new to this board but thought it may be the best place to start.

I've been on depo for apx a year and a half. I know usually that sometimes you can bleed between shots, but this time it's really weird. Usually I don't start bleeding until maybe 3 weeks before my shot, but I only got my shot 5 weeks ago and I'm bleeding already. Now my question for those who have been on depo for a while is firstly: does it usually stop before your next dose? I would go ask my dr, however shes gone for a week, so the earliest I can get in to see her is a week today. Anyone else have anything like this?

impossible

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Registered: 12-05-2003
Mon, 02-16-2004 - 7:45pm
I was on it for a year with no periods..then I started having long periods,so I went off it and went on the pill

but now i have bad cramps...but I don't think thats going to stop...Your body doesn't have a period for that long,its bound to get immune to it and it doesnt have the same effect anymore.i think its like that with everything.If someones on the pill for a while,if they're hours late taking it,they'll bleed because the body needs

more of the hormone since its accustumed to it..good luck!! hope i helped :)