Ladies only...menstrual & ex depo-provera use questions

LynneB · 05-29-2008, 11:40 AM

Last time I went to gynecologist he put me on estrogen because of 10 yrs of being on the depo shot I hadnt had a period in that many years. The estrogen didnt work so he sent me for alot of other tests (blood work, ultrasounds etc.) He said everything was fine & I should have a period after stopping depo for 6 months or so. So after 8 months of no depo, still no period. This time he contributed it to me being overweight. It has now been over a year since I had a shot.
So, suddenly yesterday I had these awful cramps like I might start one, but so far nothing. I now remember why I loved the shot so much, those cramps hurt like hell!!
So my questions are:
Are any of you ex depo provera users?
How long on & off of it?
How much weight did you lose before your cycle returned?
Any non depo users that did not have a period due to weight?
How bad were the cycles after they started again?

I know everyone is different & none of you are Dr's, just looking for a generalized idea.
Thanks girls!

gilliebean · 05-29-2008, 11:46 AM

i was on depo for 7 years before i went off it to have my second child. My period came back in three months but it hurt like hell until my period got regular. before the depo i didn't have cramps ever so it was a shock to me. but it got better. I am not back on depo since my surgery and everything is over and i love it no periods its great.

Angel_P · 05-29-2008, 12:10 PM

I was on and off of depo for maybe 4 years. I always had bad cramps and very heavy periods so I loved it. Because I was on and off it my Dr did not want to put me back on it. It took maybe 3-6 months before I got a period again. I do miss the no periods and no crazy mood swings and nausea that I got from bc pills.

lucy200283 · 05-29-2008, 12:33 PM

i have never used depo but because of my gradual weight gain after high school i haven't had a period in almost 5 years.. dr told me that if i loose weight then i willstart to have cycles again so your weight could def be a factor in the no periods.

jaylow · 05-29-2008, 01:21 PM

I have not been on Depro Provero but since I got my band (5/6/08) I have been spotting. It seems that my hormone levels have been changing and my bcp no longer is effective. They are trying me on a stronger pill. I have lost 30lbs. It seems our bodies do change a little as we change weight.

Christal · 05-29-2008, 01:27 PM

After I had my son in 1998 I went on depo. I was on it for 7 years. I then went off of it for 3 years, it took about a year for my periods to start back and they were horrible. I never had cramps before and they were awful. I went back on it about 4-5 months ago. I am so glad I went back on it!

Va_Luvbug · 05-29-2008, 01:51 PM

Hi all! I was banded March 27th. (best choice Ive ever made) my question to anyone out there that can help. I havent had a period in 2yrs (Im almost 47) yesterday I started spotting? Does that mean my periods are returning? oh, maaan. thanks for any feedback.

hdavalos · 05-29-2008, 02:58 PM

I have been searching this site and cannot find anyone who is in my situation! I lost 47 lbs and had my lap band last July ('07) and now I am 7.5 months pregnant and due in July ('08). The doctors said that my body was producing enough estrogen for a "larger" woman, which apparently made me more fertile. I guess so~! Has anyone delivered a new baby with the band? Has anyone encountered issues with Depo following the surgery as the weight continues to come off drastically?

gilliebean · 05-29-2008, 04:35 PM

Va Luvbug I would guess that you probably stopped having your period cause of the change of life and the stress of the surgery is just making you spot that it will probably stop. I had my period for six weeks after surgery cause thats how my body dealt with the stress.