beachaddi...I have been using DEPO- Provera for a little over a year now and since my last shot I have been having light bleeding everyday and my next shot is due in a couple of weeks. Just today I actually started back onto my old cycle the way it used to be before I went onto the shot. Has anybody had these problems? Is there another product that I can use to help me?
Is anybody having bleeding after a year?
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- 8 Oct 2011 by beachaddict31
- Topics:
- depo-provera, provera, bleeding disorder
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8 Oct 2011
Hi beachaddict,
I was also on depo provera,i would'nt recomend it to anyone,although it is a good form of contraception,it has so many unwanted side effects,like what you are experiencing is break through bleeding,even though its lasting like a period.I was still suffering period pains while on it and bleeding like you are experiencing. Can you go on birth control pills?
Although i know the shot is simple in the sense you only have to get it every 12weeks but bleeding like that is'nt good for you,plus i also suffered pains in my joints,the shot can make your bones brittle. I have endometriosis so i have tried every pill and injection going,you may not have endo but you have similar effects as i did when on the depo so i would suggest you go to your doc and they can recomend some other kind of birth control.At least with the pill you can be aware of your cycle,where as the depo just mess it up,thats is just my opnion,many may differ on that!!
10 Oct 2011
I was on depo for three and a half years, I actually just went back to it, but I would have spotting at times, which was bothersome but not as bad as implanon side effects. Each birth control is going to be different for you so weigh your pros and cons and also look at other things that could have triggered th spotting. Have you had a lot of stress? Have you taken any medications or herbal stuff that might have interacted with your birth control?
beachaddict31
10 Oct 2011
Yes I have had a lot of stress going on.& yes I was in the hospital taking a bunch of meds.
11 Mar 2012
I was on Depo for over 15 years, and had a few occasions where this happened to me.
It was sorted out by shortening the time between injections, for a while. If I was getting bleeding at 10 weeks, they would give me the shot at 9 weeks, and that brought it back under control.
It usually took 2-3 shots being given early, to stop intermittent bleeding, and then I could go back to having it at the normal recommended intervals.
Lou
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thank you so much :)
and yes i can go on the birth control pills. I just have to figure out which one would be best for me. the reason why i am on the DEPO provera is because of the heavy flow that i have and that i know i would forget to take the pills.
Yes i was the same,i used to have heavy flow also,the depo helped but i still bled on it,i understand about forgetting to take the pill also,but maybe set a reminder on your phone or take it when you're going to bed.
What about the mirena would you consider that?
i have thought about the merina, but i dont know how well it works when im sexually active and if my partner would like it or not.
The mirena is supposed to be pretty safe and you dont feel it during intercourse.
Hve a chat with your doc and see can you decide on somethin else,there's always a chance off break through bleeding no matter what you try,that is the downside!