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What Causes Irregular Periods While On Depo Shot?

Ive been on the depo birthcontrol shot for a little over a year and i stop taking it about 5 months ago. My leriods where irregular the whole time i was taking thw shot my last period i had ended on the 18th of May, and this past week ive noticed my breast were really tender and sore and my emotions have been out of control. I was wondering what woild be the right time to take a test since my periods are irregular
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Hello,

The irregular periods are in concern with the altered hormone homeostasis via Depo shots. You will require prescription of Oral contraceptive pills for a period of 3-5 days on twice a day basis. After the stopping of the above pills, you will get a withdrawal bleeding at a period of 5-7 days. Afterwards you will get normal menses from the second period, till that time, use extra precautions for pregnancy prevention if sexually active.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Irregular Periods While On Depo Shot?

Hello, The irregular periods are in concern with the altered hormone homeostasis via Depo shots. You will require prescription of Oral contraceptive pills for a period of 3-5 days on twice a day basis. After the stopping of the above pills, you will get a withdrawal bleeding at a period of 5-7 days. Afterwards you will get normal menses from the second period, till that time, use extra precautions for pregnancy prevention if sexually active. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon