Is it normal to bleed for a month on Depo?

Irregular bleeding is normal on Depo-Provera. Around 57 percent of people who have this shot experience irregular bleeding or spotting 12 months after doing so, and 32 percent of people do at 24 months. This symptom usually improves the longer people use the medication.

How long after contraceptive injection do periods return?

Usually, your period will return within 6 months of the last injection, but it may take longer.

Can contraceptive injection change your menstrual cycle?

Your periods may become more irregular, heavier, shorter, lighter or stop altogether. It can take up to 1 year for your fertility to return to normal after the injection wears off, so it may not be suitable if you want to have a baby in the near future.

How long does it take for periods to regulate on the implant?

The contraceptive implant doesn’t interfere with fertility once it’s removed – periods usually return to normal within one month.

How long can your period last on DEPO?

Most women experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting for the first several months after they begin getting the shot. It may take six months to a year before the side effects end and your periods return to normal. For some women, their period may go away entirely.

Does the contraceptive injection stop periods?

The injection (or depo) is given as an injection into the bottom or thigh every three months. It contains a hormone called progestogen which is very similar to the body’s own hormones. Long-lasting and convenient, it can stop periods temporarily.

Can you get pregnant on implant?

Implantable contraception is a very effective method of birth control. Over the course of 1 year, fewer than 1 out of 100 typical couples using the implant will have an accidental pregnancy. The chances of getting pregnant increase if a girl waits longer than 3 years to replace the tube.

What causes you to bleed while on Depo?

The birth control shot delivers a high dose of the hormone progestin. Progestin is a synthetic version of progesterone, which is a naturally occurring sex hormone in the body. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of the birth control shot. For many women, that side effect often goes away over time.