Is it normal to throw up while on Depo shot?

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.

Do you aspirate when giving Depo-Provera?

Usual sites for delivering an IM injection include the deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal and dorsogluteal muscles. The first 3 are recommended due to their avoidance of any proximity to major blood vessels and nerves. Aspiration is NOT required for these sites.

How long does it take for your body to adjust to the depo shot?

First Depo Shot (Months 1-3) Generally speaking, it takes about three months for your body to adjust to Depo-Provera. Similar to other hormonal birth control methods, your body needs this time to get used to the hormone (progestin) in Depo.

What does the injection of Depo Provera do?

Depo-Provera Contraceptive is a form of progesterone, a female hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).

Do you need a negative pregnancy test for Depo Provera?

Depo-Provera will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases – including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before you start Depo-Provera. You should not use Depo-Provera if you are pregnant, or if you have:

When do you ovulate after stopping Depo Provera?

After stopping Depo-Provera, it might take 10 months or more before you begin ovulating again. If you want to become pregnant in the next year or so, Depo-Provera might not be the right birth control method for you. Depo-Provera doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections.

How much weight can you gain with Depo Provera?

According to research from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, around two-thirds of women who used Depo-Provera reported a weight gain of five pounds during the first year. That number increased to eight pounds by year two and continued to increase, year on year, by an additional four pounds.