Is it bad to be on Depo for a long time?

Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection should not be used as a long-term birth control method (i.e., longer than 2 years) unless other birth control methods are considered inadequate. (See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)).

What happens if you take Depo-Provera for more than 2 years?

The longer you are on Depo-Provera the more calcium you may lose. This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera.

What is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera?

Most people on the shot have some change in their periods, including bleeding more days than usual, spotting between periods, or no periods. This is most common during the first year. Other possible side effects include nausea, weight gain, headaches, sore breasts, or depression.

How long can you be on Depo?

It contains a type of progesterone hormone Depo-Provera® shots provide protection against pregnancy for up to 14 weeks — though you typically need to receive one shot every 12 weeks. Although Depo-Provera® is effective at preventing pregnancy, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

What are the side effects of stopping Depo?

Studies also show that the decline in bone density significantly reverses after stopping Depo-Provera. The most serious side effect is a loss of bone density that can occur over a prolonged period of use.

Does doxycycline interfere with Depo Provera?

Doxycycline does not decrease the effectiveness of Depo Provera shot. Depo-Provera which contains hormone Progesterone starts to work as birth control immediately after the first shot, if you get it within the first 5 days of your menstrual period.

How long does it take to bleed after taking Provera?

When using Provera for amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) or abnormal vaginal bleeding, the medication is taken for 5 to 10 days. Menstrual-like vaginal bleeding usually occurs three to seven days after treatment ends. (For more information on this topic, click Provera Dosage.

How long should my period last after Depo shot?

After about one year (or four injections) of taking Depo-Provera, 50% of women stop having their menstrual periods. 5  This is not a sign of infertility. Usually, your period will return within 6 months of the last injection, but it may take longer. Getting Pregnant After Depo