Ovulation is when you release an egg each month and are able to become pregnant. Rarely, it can take up to 18 months. It is possible for fertility to return once your last Depo shot has worn off. For most people, though, getting pregnant after Depo-Provera will take time. You should stop receiving your Depo injections about one year before you want to become pregnant. Depo-Provera is an injectable birth control method.
It is taken four times a year. Before starting Depo-Provera, it is important to have a health exam. Side effects of this form of birth control include weight gain and spotting or prolonged bleeding.
These are some of the reasons why people stop using Depo-Provera. In most cases, though, bleeding will stop after one year. Stop using Depo-Provera one year before you want to become pregnant. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Cleveland Clinic. Depo-Provera birth control shot. Reviewed May 12, Spevack E. The long-term health implications of Depo-Provera.
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Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for VerywellHealth. The birth control shot is an injection given to a girl every 3 months to help prevent pregnancy. The birth control shot contains a long acting form of the hormone progestin. The hormone progestin in the birth control shot works by preventing ovulation the release of an egg during the monthly cycle. If a girl doesn't ovulate, she cannot get pregnant because there is no egg to be fertilized.
The progestin also thickens the mucus around the cervix. This makes it hard for sperm to enter the uterus and reach any eggs that may have been released. The progestin also thins the lining of the uterus so that an egg will have a hard time attaching to the wall of the uterus. The birth control shot is an effective birth control method. Over the course of a year, about 6 out of typical couples who use the birth control shot will have an accidental pregnancy.
The chance of getting pregnant increases if a girl waits longer than 3 months to get her next shot. Click this Shielded icon to contact Women's Refuge or find information that could help. Work for us. What is Depo Provera? How does it work? How well does it work? What will I notice? Can I still become pregnant after stopping the injections? If you are planning a pregnancy soon it may be best not to use Depo Provera.
Who can use it? Most people can use Depo Provera, even those who cannot use the combined contraceptive pill. Who should not use it? If you have had breast cancer you should not use Depo Provera. If you are planning a pregnancy in the next few months you may prefer to use a different type of contraceptive.
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Depo-Provera, also known as the birth control shot, can completely stop your menstrual cycles , especially with repeated use. Depo-Provera has a poor reputation online and infertility forums. Previous users are often surprised how long it takes for their fertility to return after discontinuing the injections.
If you have stopped using Depo-Provera and want to get pregnant , you may have concerns and questions. When will you be able to get pregnant again? Is it normal to take so long for your fertility to return? Can Depo-Provera cause long-term infertility? Depo-Provera is the brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate DMPA , progestin-based contraceptive injection.
Injections are repeated every three months for as long as birth control is desired. Unlike birth control pills, which need to be taken daily, Depo-Provera only needs to be taken once every 90 days. This is because the injection creates a depot or storage of medroxyprogesterone acetate in the body at the site of the injection. After the injection, progesterone levels in the body gradually rise for about three weeks.
After three weeks, it reaches its peak. Then, the levels of progesterone slowly decline. When progesterone levels are below a certain level less than 0. Amenorrhea lack of menstrual periods is a common side effect of Depo-Provera. Usually, your period will return within 6 months of the last injection, but it may take longer.
As long as you want to prevent pregnancy, you need to receive an injection every 90 days. This is because, after 90 days, the levels of Depo-Provera are not high enough for most women to reliably prevent pregnancy. While the levels of Depo-Provera after 90 days may not be high enough to be considered effective for pregnancy prevention, they may still be too high to get pregnant. Most women will see their fertility return within 5 to 7 months of their last injection.
In other words, about two months after that day period ends. There are three ways to know if your fertility has finally returned after stopping Depo-Provera: having a regular menstrual cycle again, getting positive results on an ovulation predictor test, and having ovulation detected on a basal body temperature chart.
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