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Will Depo Shot Cause Prolonged Bleeding During Periods And Will I Be Able To Conceive Again?
I have Been off the depo shot for 5 to 6 years. About 2 to 3 years ago my cycles went from being five days to now eight sometimes nine why is that? will I ever be able to have any more children. Lastly has the depo shot been known to cause women to never never able to conceive again.
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
Hi and welcome to health care magic,
I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries.
You have been having a heavier period than your regular one since 2-3 years. it would have helped to know your age. However, the possible causes for prolonged periods may be due to hormonal imbalances, increase in the size of uterus due to adenomyosis or fibroids which are tumors in the uterus.
If you want to have children, it is better to get yourself evaluated to look for the cause. Sometimes no cause is found. Such cases are termed dysfunctional uterine bleeding. The treatment will be directed according to the cause. Hormonal issues also tend to correct spontaneously if there is a pregnancy.
The depo shots are not known to cause infertility though the return to fertility may be delayed upto 1 1/2 to 2 years in some cases. You have already stopped them since 5-6 years so this must not be an issue. However an ovulation study will help in determining ovulation.
You will be able to conceive as long as you are menstruating, but it is advisable to complete child bearing as early as possible if you have menstrual problems.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day.
Dr Nilajkumar Bagde
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries.
You have been having a heavier period than your regular one since 2-3 years. it would have helped to know your age. However, the possible causes for prolonged periods may be due to hormonal imbalances, increase in the size of uterus due to adenomyosis or fibroids which are tumors in the uterus.
If you want to have children, it is better to get yourself evaluated to look for the cause. Sometimes no cause is found. Such cases are termed dysfunctional uterine bleeding. The treatment will be directed according to the cause. Hormonal issues also tend to correct spontaneously if there is a pregnancy.
The depo shots are not known to cause infertility though the return to fertility may be delayed upto 1 1/2 to 2 years in some cases. You have already stopped them since 5-6 years so this must not be an issue. However an ovulation study will help in determining ovulation.
You will be able to conceive as long as you are menstruating, but it is advisable to complete child bearing as early as possible if you have menstrual problems.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day.
Dr Nilajkumar Bagde
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
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