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What Causes Missed Periods Post Depo Shot Withdrawal?
Question: I have been off the Depo shot for at least 4 months and have still not had a mentrual cycle, should I be worried?
Brief Answer:
don't need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.You don't need to worry.It is common to not have a period several months after the last Depo shot.It may take up to 9-10 months to have a normal cycle again.
Since the effect of Depo shot slowly wears over the time ,and after 12 weeks you need to use an alternative contraception form.
Try not to worry and be patient.This is completely normal.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
don't need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.You don't need to worry.It is common to not have a period several months after the last Depo shot.It may take up to 9-10 months to have a normal cycle again.
Since the effect of Depo shot slowly wears over the time ,and after 12 weeks you need to use an alternative contraception form.
Try not to worry and be patient.This is completely normal.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thank u
Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You are welcome.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You are welcome.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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