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What Causes Delayed Periods After Getting A Depot Shot?

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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014
Question: i am XXXXXXX 25 yr old. 1st delivery - 30/sep/2013 depo provera given - 6/jan/2014 1st period - 26/jan/2014 2nd period - 6/mar/2014 no period since then. stopped having intercourse before 12 weeks of depo window. did pregnancy test twice i.e. on 9/apr/2014 and 23/apr/2014. both came negative. i did not go for another depo shot and stayed away from intercourse as well. would like to know when would i get my period. thanks, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: switch to oral contraceptives Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX thanks for trusting health care magic. After depot shot menses resume after a month but may take maximum of 3 months even. But An alternative method of contraception is required because ovulation may precede menstruation in some cases. In cases like yours, I usually prescribe oral contraceptives and have got satisfactory results. Hopefully I have answered your question but In case you have any other question I will be happy to help.
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What Causes Delayed Periods After Getting A Depot Shot?

Brief Answer: switch to oral contraceptives Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX thanks for trusting health care magic. After depot shot menses resume after a month but may take maximum of 3 months even. But An alternative method of contraception is required because ovulation may precede menstruation in some cases. In cases like yours, I usually prescribe oral contraceptives and have got satisfactory results. Hopefully I have answered your question but In case you have any other question I will be happy to help.