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How Long After Stopping Depo Provera Can One Conceive?
I was on depo provera injections for 2 years. I received my last shot in May of 2014. I m sure the hormones are still in my system because I have not yet been able to conceive. I took ovulation tests last month and they all said negative. My period s have gotten pretty normal and I m on a 30 day cycle. And all the ovulation signs are there when they are supposed to be but I m still not pregnant. I don t think I m producing eggs. Is there a way I can tell if I am producing eggs or should I just keep relying on ovulation predictors?
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
Hi,
It can take up to 10 months or more for the effects of Depo-Provera to wear off completely and for ovulation to resume. However, some women may ovulate sooner, while others may take longer. It is difficult to predict exactly when ovulation will return, as it varies from person to person.
It is possible to confirm if you are ovulating by using ovulation predictor kits, which detect the surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs before ovulation. If the ovulation predictor kits consistently show that you are not ovulating, you may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider, who can perform further testing or evaluation to determine if there are any underlying fertility issues.
In addition to using ovulation predictor kits, you may wish to consider tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) and cervical mucus to help identify when you are ovulating. BBT tracking involves taking your temperature every morning before getting out of bed and charting it on a graph, while cervical mucus tracking involves monitoring changes in the texture and consistency of your cervical mucus throughout your cycle.
If you have been trying to conceive for more than a year without success, it is recommended to seek evaluation and treatment from a fertility specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It can take up to 10 months or more for the effects of Depo-Provera to wear off completely and for ovulation to resume. However, some women may ovulate sooner, while others may take longer. It is difficult to predict exactly when ovulation will return, as it varies from person to person.
It is possible to confirm if you are ovulating by using ovulation predictor kits, which detect the surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs before ovulation. If the ovulation predictor kits consistently show that you are not ovulating, you may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider, who can perform further testing or evaluation to determine if there are any underlying fertility issues.
In addition to using ovulation predictor kits, you may wish to consider tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) and cervical mucus to help identify when you are ovulating. BBT tracking involves taking your temperature every morning before getting out of bed and charting it on a graph, while cervical mucus tracking involves monitoring changes in the texture and consistency of your cervical mucus throughout your cycle.
If you have been trying to conceive for more than a year without success, it is recommended to seek evaluation and treatment from a fertility specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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