Depo question

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Depo question
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Fri, 10-29-2004 - 1:29am
Hello~

I gave birth to my DS in April, and had my 6 week exam and first Depo shot the first week of June. I had a period that started about 4 days before my second shot was due, in late August, and lasted almost 2 weeks, but was light/medium flow with little cramping. I got my second shot on the day they told me, and my next one is due mid-November. I had a little spotting before the period in August, but no real problems with the shots. However, I haven't had a period since the one in August. I don't have any pregnancy symptoms, but am a little worried. I know they say that women on Depo may have little to no periods, but has anybody else had this? I'm wondering if I'll have another period right before my next shot is due, and if that's normal? Any advice/info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Brandi

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Registered: 09-14-2004
In reply to: vngoghlvr
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 9:29am
Brandi,

Having no period, a very light period, occassional spotting, or even a period every three months, or any combination of these is very common while on Depo. I`ve been on it for almost a year and haven`t had a true period since I received it, just a little spotting and maybe two or three days of period-like bleeding total.

But, yup, it`s normal. So rest easy. (:

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Registered: 10-01-2004
In reply to: vngoghlvr
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 11:06am
I was on the depo shot for a short time. I had very bad side effects from it. After my 2nd shot I gained about 30 lbs. and was sick to my stomach almost every day. I stopped having a period altogther and even when I switched back to the pill I did not have a period for almost a year. I'm using the Nuva Ring now and I love it! I have stopped having periods the last 2 months on this as well though but it's actually kinda nice!
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Registered: 10-06-2004
In reply to: vngoghlvr
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 11:30am
i've been on the depo off and on for 5 years and ever time i'm on it i never have periods i may get occasional spotting but thats it so i would say it's probably normal.
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Registered: 04-25-2004
In reply to: vngoghlvr
Sat, 10-30-2004 - 2:20am
Hi Brandi - I was on depo last year, and didn't have my period AT ALL (no spotting, nothing) until just before my 3rd shot, last November. Then, I had my period, and had it for over 2 months straight! To say the least, I stopped using depo and went back on the pill in March, and I just finally had my period this week. My Dr told me its normal with depo, cause the hormone is so strong, to throw your cycle out of whack! So I'm now hoping I will get regular again with the pill. Depo definitly was not for me, other than the constant period and I had some weight gain that won't budge (about 15-20lbs.) I hope you like it and it works better for you! But it is normal on depo to not have periods at all! Hope that helps some! Take Care! Jen