For How Long Does The Effect Of Depo Shots Stay In The System?

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2015

Question: Hi, i only had the depo shot once. After 3 monthes I was supposed to make another appoinment but I never did because of the systems I experienced and now I would like to know how long will it take to get out of your system if you only had the shot once?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
3 to 5 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns about depot injection and delayed periods.

These depot injections typically have effects for about 3 months. In very few women they have effects up to 5 months.

Hence you need to wait till 5 months for the depot effects to subside completely.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

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