Depo Provera Question

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Registered: 01-18-2004
Depo Provera Question
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Mon, 09-11-2006 - 10:28am

I've been on Depo since Nov of last year. My last shot was May 10 and I was due for another on August 10 but haven't gotten it yet (ins and dr issuse). I never had my period whild on Depo, but shouldn't it have come back since I've been off for a month?

Thanks in advance.

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Mon, 09-11-2006 - 12:40pm
From what I hear, it can take a year or more for fertility to return, so I would assume it could take that long for your period to return, too.
However, you know you are not protected just because you don’t have your period, right? You need to not have unprotected sex. (I’m sure you know that; just wanted to mention it!)
Good luck,
Holly
Holly
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Registered: 01-18-2004
Mon, 09-11-2006 - 2:39pm
I know, but i have a friend who got pregnant while she was one depo...so I guess not getting my period made me a little panicy :) Thanks for your response.
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Registered: 08-12-2002
Mon, 09-11-2006 - 6:42pm

Not necessarily.