I used the Depo shot *once* when I was 17 and hated it right from the get-go. I was way moody, I spotted for the entire 3 months, I had no libido and constant headaches. I guess now you can see some of the havoc this thing reaks on your body!
1. Am I supposed to be feeling any "different", as the depo leaves my system?
It varies from woman to woman, but it's completely possible that your libido is restored because of the absence of excess hormones in your body. Same with the different feeling in your breasts.
2. How soon after depo can a woman ovulate?
It's true that some women take months, even years to ovulate after comming of depo, but you could possibly be one of the ones who start ovulating right away. You just never know.
It is perfectly normal to feel the effects of your natural estrogen returning... breast tenderness, more vaginal secretions etc. and yes increased libido too!
You CAN NOT count on Depo as an effective contraceptive past the time for your next shot. It's true some women have a delayed return to natural cycles but by no means all do and some ovulate right away. Be sure you are using an effective form of contraception.
1. Am I supposed to be feeling any "different", as the depo leaves my system?
It varies from woman to woman, but it's completely possible that your libido is restored because of the absence of excess hormones in your body. Same with the different feeling in your breasts.
2. How soon after depo can a woman ovulate?
It's true that some women take months, even years to ovulate after comming of depo, but you could possibly be one of the ones who start ovulating right away. You just never know.
J
It is perfectly normal to feel the effects of your natural estrogen returning... breast tenderness, more vaginal secretions etc. and yes increased libido too!
You CAN NOT count on Depo as an effective contraceptive past the time for your next shot. It's true some women have a delayed return to natural cycles but by no means all do and some ovulate right away. Be sure you are using an effective form of contraception.
Good luck,
Jill
Thanks for the info.