How many years can you stay on Depo?

How many years can you stay on Depo?

Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection should not be used as a long-term birth control method (i.e., longer than 2 years) unless other birth control methods are considered inadequate.

What happens if you’re on Depo too long?

Long-term use of Depo-Provera may cause you to lose bone mineral density, which makes you more likely to get osteoporosis.

Can long-term depo shot cause infertility?

Does the ‘Depo’ contraceptive injection affect fertility? The short answer: Contraceptive injections can have lingering contraceptive effects for up to 1.5 years but do not affect long-term future fertility. The long answer: Depo-Provera™ or Depo-Ralovera™ is a contraceptive injected once every three months.

Can you get pregnant if you’ve been on Depo for years?

12 According to at least one study, 97% of women who received the subcutaneous version of Depo-Provera had ovulation return after 12 months. Depo-Provera use is not associated with long-term infertility beyond two years after the last injection.

What happens if you take Depo-Provera for more than 8 years?

The longer you are on Depo-Provera the more calcium you may lose. This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera.

What are the symptoms of getting off Depo?

The reported withdrawal symptoms included: feeling of having a viral infection with fatigue, eye pain, visual disturbance, itching, restlessness, agitation, shaking, nausea and shortness of breath. The reporter refers to internet forums where other women report the same symptoms on stopping Depo-Provera.

How do I get my fertility back after Depo?

Here are some ways:

1. Start taking a prenatal vitamin.
2. Plan ahead and stop your depo shots well in advance of when you want to get pregnant.
3. Exercise regularly, and eat a balanced diet to help increase your metabolism and maintain a healthy weight.
4. Have regular, unprotected intercourse once you’re ready to conceive.

Do you still ovulate on Depo?

Depo-Provera typically suppresses ovulation, keeping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from reaching the egg.

What are the signs of Depo wearing off?

What Are Common Side Effects After Going Off Depo Injections?

• Spotting and irregular periods.
• Loss of bone mineral density, which can make osteoporosis more likely.
• Difficulty conceiving.
• Some women find that, after going off of Depo, symptoms that they had while using the injections get worse.

What happens if you take Depo-Provera for more than 15 years?

This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera. The loss of calcium may increase your risk of osteoporosis and broken bones, particularly after your menopause.

Can Provera be taken long term?

Provera should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia. Provera may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions. Long-term use of medroxyprogesterone may increase your risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Talk with your doctor about this risk.

Is it hard to get pregnant after depo shot?

Can I become pregnant after I stop using Depo-Provera®? You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot. It could also take up to a year or two to conceive after stopping this type of contraception.

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Depo-Provera?

How long can you take Provera for?

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