Depo Privera question
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Depo Privera question
| Tue, 05-18-2004 - 9:30am |
Hi! I am new to this discussion, it seems like a great forum, though. I just got a Depo Privera shot three weeks ago and am wonering two things: Is it safe while nursing? My doctor says so... and I seem to be having a light period. I am pretty sure this is normal, but how long will it last and when does it get regular?

It's very common to have irregular bleeding with Depo. For some women it continues, for some it stops, you won't know which until it happens though because we all tolerate hormones a little differently. And when you stop nursing things might change again because your hormones will be different then than they are now. You won't have regular periods with Depo because it stops you from ovulating (why you have periods in the first place) and there's no hormone-free interval to allow for bleeding (like with the pill), most women on Depo have no bleeding at all for the entire time they use it.
Good luck, if you have any other questions please post!
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