when can I expect my cycle to return after a 3 months of depo lupron?
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How long have you been off the contraceptives?  If not too long it could be your cycle just getting back on track.\nIf you were miscarrying it would be very heavy and clotty.
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The average time between cycles is 28 to 31 days so about 4 weeks.  I always get more lubrication about the time I start ovulating, which is 2 weeks before my period begins.  I get less lubrication the 2 weeks after I end my period.  But every woman is different so it may not be the case for everybody.
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The Nuvaring is very nice because it uses a low amount of hormone but, it is still adding exogenous (not from the body) hormone into the body and will change your body's hormone production.  After the removal of the ring your periods may be irregular for a few months, but should go back to normal within 3-4 months.  You will still be fertile during this time, you just may have a more difficult time knowing when ovulation will be.  If your cycle does not go back to normal after this amount of time, definately see your doctor!
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The Depo Provera (shot) is something I personally would NOT recommend because it has too many side affects.  Some women gain weight, but when I was on it, my cycle was never regular!  Instead of 5-7 days, I was on for weeks at a times.  You never know when your cycle is coming on when on Depo Pro.  It sometimes made me nauseaed and I cramped a lot too.  I would not recommend this shot to anyone!  If you've had a baby already, talk to your Dr. about Mirena.  It's wonderful, but Dr. won't give it to you unless you have at least one baby.  Or try the new Neva ring or even Seasonale.
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Depo Provera is akin to forcing your body into an early menopause state.\n\nI've been off the Depo Provera since 2000 and my hair still hasn't grown all the way back. I lost about a 1/4 inch along most of my front hair line. The rest of my hair came back and is thick and strong, but the hairline is not the same compared to what it was. In addition to the severe hair loss, I gained over 40 pounds, 20 while taking Depo and 20 after coming off. I never had a migraine before Depo and during use and for the first year after being off it, I had severe migraines at least once a week. My skin itched like I wanted to rip it off and I was hot all the time. I would get extreme vertigo with no warning. Just try staggering at work or while in the pharmacy and not look like you had a drinking problem! My bones also ached a lot. Depo has been proven to cause osteoporosis. Over a year after coming off the Depo Provera, I developed two serious blood clots one after the other. The cause was never completely determined because I had not been on birth control of any kind for over a year and my blood tests were normal. I finally had a rib removed and the clots stopped, but I will contend to this day the Depo had at least a little something to do with it. About the same time as the blood clots, I started having severe cramping and a year into it, my doctor found pretty severe endometriosis. With the resulting depression and the lack of sex from Depo you may not have to worry about getting pregnant because you won't want to have sex anyway. I know some people do just fine with this birth control, but it's not worth the chance. It takes upwards of 6 to 8 months for the effects to wear off and sometimes longer. My hair has never grown completely back along the hairline and I am having a hair transplant at a tune of $5,000.00 to fix it. I am only 35! I can't wait until Depo is researched more deeply and to someday find out what else this drug did to screw up my system. \n\nI got the (copper) IUD (since I can't use hormones anymore due to future clotting risks). My insurance paid for it. You still get your period, but I think it's worth it.  \n\nOur bodies are made to have periods unless we are pregnant. If you force your body into an unnatural state, it WILL fight back!
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Don't worry about bleeding or any usually abnormal menstrual symptoms. It usually takes about 3 months for everything to become normal. If this continues to happen for more than 2 weeks or it doesn't lighten up, you need to call your doctor. Otherwise, don't panic.
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your body will produce irregular spotting for a while. You should take a pregnancy test just to be safe and if it comes up negative then yes, it is b/c your body is just reacting to coming off of the birth control and your periods will be irregular for a few months. Also FYI, I am 23 and I have used Depo Prevara and my doctor strongly urged me not to take it anymore b/c it has been proven to be very bad for your bones. My doc says don't take it for more than 2 yrs. otherwise it could cause major damage. Just ask your doc about it.
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1.) Yes, you can get pregnant after coming off the pill. For some women it takes a while for their cycle to return to normal. For some it only takes a few weeks or a month. Talk with your gynecologist to decide what pill will be best for you. \n2.) Remember when starting a new pill side effects can last anywhere from a week to three months so give it a fair go. It is better to just stay on it straight through versus going on and off. Going on and off can seriously whack your body/cycle and emotions out because your body will be constantly having a change in the hormones. And your periods would be all over the place.\n3.) Every pill will affect different people differently. That's why I say check with your doctor. I DON'T recommend the shot(Depo Provera) because some of the more common side effects are constant spotting and weight gain. Also it can take months or even a year after you go off it to have a regular cycle back. You may want to try a low-dose pill because of previous emotional side effects. Something like Ortho TriCyclen Lo or that new Nuvaring(you only have to remember that once a month!).\n\nGood luck.
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I am sorry about the death in your family. You should always let your doc know about any changes that could affect your health. I pretty sure he will tell u to wait until the Sunday after your next period. Don't start now unless he tells you to, they might mess up your cycle. your pills will be fine for next month, there should be an expiration date on the packaging somewhere.
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OMG ... those things are still in use? I thought this birth control method was obsolete! 3 months is average if my memory serves correctly. Listen to your body; if you start feeling overly tired or are experiencing unusual cramping, go back to whoever inserted it and get it removed.\n\nIUDS have been attributed to infertility problems and uterine hemorrhage. Please consider another birth control method for your health and safety.
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Once your body is back to a healthy normal weight you will start to cycle again.\nIt make take some time. Once you body fat percentage is higher then your hormones will startworking again and you will have periods. It make take up to a month after you get the weight back.\nBut it will come back.\nI had the probelm when I was younger I ran distance and had a low bady fat percentage and missed periods for many months but they came back.
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I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about five years and had the same problem you did.  Normally, within three months, your body should adapt to the change and you should not have any problems.  However, my doctor told me that several other people that were on Ortho Tri-Cyclen also complained of the same problems I did (bleeding every two weeks, intense pain, heavy, etc.).  She switched to a lower dosage medication and it has been much better.  Give it some time, but if it has not gotten better within three months, do not hesitate and go back to the doctor.
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Yes that is normal.  If it happens month after month you might want to change pills, find one that you don't have the breakthrough bleeding with.
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Everyone's period after depo is different.  Ask a hundred people and you'll get a hundred different opinions.  You may bleed longer for the first couple of periods, but other people do just fine coming off depo.  If you bleed longer than 7 days, call your gynecologist.
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My doctor said that Seasonale is perfectly safe as long as you have your normal periods and are healthy. I am taking my first packet now. It cost me $50.00 for 3 months with my insurance. I believe it is about $120.00 without insurance. I have not had any spotting at all. It is nice not having a period for so long, but I feel more emotional now. I used to be on Yasmin, and I believe Seasonale is higher in hormones. I can definately tell. I just feel a little moody all the time. It does have some pros though. When I took the Depo shot, I had a decreased sexual drive. I was worried about the same with the Seasonale, but I did not experience any decrease at all. Also, I gained about 3 pounds the first month, but it came back off the next month. I didn't feel bloated, like some birth control can make you feel. Overall, Seasonale is a good choice. Hopefully, they will come out with a lower hormone version soon. Then it will be a perfect pill.
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Yes this is very normal and menstrual abnormalities can occur for at least 3 months after starting birth control pills including with a change.