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What Causes Delayed Menstruation Post Withdrawal From Depo Injection?
hi i was on the depo shot for 3 months but never went back for the second shot because of the side affects from the shot ever since i have been off i havent recieved my period and its been about 3 months just a couple of weeks ago my breast has been sore i have taken a pregnacny test andit came out negative whatcould begoing on?
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Hi,
Normal menstrual cycles will occur 3 to 4 months after stopping the Depo injection. After stopping the injections, your hormone levels fall all of a sudden and your body needs time to adjust to the decreasing hormones. By 3 to 4 months, your levels normalize and menstrual cycles will occur normally.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Normal menstrual cycles will occur 3 to 4 months after stopping the Depo injection. After stopping the injections, your hormone levels fall all of a sudden and your body needs time to adjust to the decreasing hormones. By 3 to 4 months, your levels normalize and menstrual cycles will occur normally.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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