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What Causes Irregular Periods After Stopping Depo Shots?

Well I was on the depo injection and its been two years since I stopped the injection buh I still have irregular periods,they don t stop and its actually annoying because I cant go swimming with friends coz I m always wearing a pad so I went to consult a doctor and he gave me famynor pills,will they stop these irregular periods and go back to normal?and how should I take them coz they are white and red
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
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Hello,

After stopping Depo-Provera, the level of MPA (Medroxy Progesterone Acetate) continues to fall and your own hormones kick back in so you might experience irregular cycles for several months.

A delay in resuming your period, irregular timing between periods, prolonged and/or heavy bleeding and spotting between periods are possible.

Most women resume normal cycles in roughly 6 to 9 months although some women may not resume completely regular cycles for up to 18 months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Irregular Periods After Stopping Depo Shots?

Hello, After stopping Depo-Provera, the level of MPA (Medroxy Progesterone Acetate) continues to fall and your own hormones kick back in so you might experience irregular cycles for several months. A delay in resuming your period, irregular timing between periods, prolonged and/or heavy bleeding and spotting between periods are possible. Most women resume normal cycles in roughly 6 to 9 months although some women may not resume completely regular cycles for up to 18 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician