My girlfriend has been on the shot for 2 years and stopped getting the shot how long before she is sane again?
204525
This totally depends on the woman. Some women get back on their regular cycle within 6 months, some others, it takes years. As far as her "sanity" goes, it's just hormones talking. You still need to use good birth control method so she doesn't get pregnant. If she is going absolutely insane, and can't seem to have any reprieve, there are medications that can be used to MAKE her body get back into a regular cycle. My daughter used them. They make her get her period, so she can change birth control, or whatever she chooses to do. Good luck. Be careful, and treat her kindly right now as those hormones can wreak havoc on a woman's body.
141223
That is up to you and your doctor.  I get a B-12 injection once every 3 weeks.
555305
I was on the Depo shot for two years and I actually lost weight. I weighed 115 when I started the shots and ended up at 103. I stopped getting my periods at all, and after the first year I began to suffer from depression, panic attacks, and insomnia. I got off the shot and very shortly after the depression was gone and no more panic attacks or insomnia. Funny, but none of the doctors I talked to while I was on the shot (I worked in a hospital, so was able to talk to a few) mentioned the fact that one of the possible side effects of Depo Provera is depression. It was only after they made me go seee a psychiatrist that the psychiatrist showed me this very interesting fact. Anyway, I will never recommend Depo to anyone after my horrible experience with it. Now granted, Depo has a higher chance of causing depression if you have a personal or family history of it, but it can affect anyone regardless. To be fair, I have heard of women taking the shots without any ill effects, and I also think that my family history did not help me in regard to depression-- and probably the reason they sent me to a psych was to be on the safe side, since I have a brother who committed suicide--but I will never get on Depo again, and in fact, I'm steering clear of any BC with hormones in it. The IUD is a good choice if you have had kids already and you can choose the Mirena, which has hormones, or the Paragard Copper T which has none. But if you are not in a monogamous relationship, best to use condoms as well, since IUDs will not protect you from STDs.
612224
no but it will take a year or two after you stop taking them for you become back to your full fertile point.
491615
I haven't gotten the shot, but I've researched it a lot 'cause I'm goin' to go get it for myself.  I've researched to where I can't research any more on that topic.  lol  But from what I've read, yes, it's normal.  Your one of the lucky ones that doesn't have periods that last for a month and blood gushing.
608729
What injection is this?  what is it called?\n\nIf its the hormone inj depo-prevera it takes a while for the periods to return to normal in some cases 6 months to a year..\n\ni was on the depo for just about 6 months and i had a period after stopping it 6 weeks later it depends on you
532752
Please tell me your not taking Depo-provera.  If you are STOP. it is very dangerous.  It causes major bone loss and can make you infertal after 2 years of use.  I am 27 and already have osteoporosis.  Of course your Dr won't tell you this. He,She gets about $100 a shot.  Go to google and look it up.  They have a sight with thousands of horror stories on the net.  Be safe, good luck. \n      - Your question-\n It is according to how long you have taken the shot to how fast it is out of your system.  I was on it about two years and have been off 3 years and this is the first time I have gotten pregnant.  It took 2 years to have a regular period again.
386406
Probably is still getting over the flu. Sounds like she had it and probably her stomach acid is more active now that shes feeling better and eating. many awful things we can get. Just watch that shes eating well and try not to over do it. Of course plenty of liquids.
587743
ask her physician before hand.  they should be happy to help.  Also consult with the patient before planning her life.
172811
My friend got off the depo shot about two years ago after being on it for six years straight. She had a couple very intense periods, then her body got straightened out and they werent so bad. She was able to conceive within a year, her son was born healthy and there were no complications due to depo. Depo works its way out of everyone's systems differently. But usually infertillity isn't an issue. Just keep trying to get pregnant as soon as your off depo, at least it'll be fun trying.\n Good luck.
488810
I was on Depo Provera for about 4 years.  When I went off it, it took about 3 months for my period to return.  So no, I don't think anything is wrong.  My ob-gyn said if I don't have one after about 3 months, then contact him.
635208
You should only need three shots for Hep B vaccine.  The first two at least a month apart and the third at least 4 months after the second.  If you don't get all three, you would be considerred still succeptible to Hepatitis B, which can cause liver failure.  It may affect you if you need the vaccine for work.   \n\nHope you get the last one, should not be a big deal.  It does not matter how long you wait, as long as it is 4 months after the second.
60073
My wife went through that, said she needed three injections before it would work. After three painful injections she remained exactly the same. Seek a second opinion.
632781
Shouldn't be...I was on depo for almost 5 years, last shot November 2004, concieved April 2005, has a little girl January 2006!!!   Good luck!!!!
416301
it all depends how long you have been on them as your ovaries,Fallopian tubes,uterus etc are now getting used to the chemical changes that they are undergoing so good luck and dont worry as it can take from 6 to 12 months for them to regulate themselves on their own
510743
The only time this happened to me was when I was on the Depo-Provera shot.  And it lasted for 8 months (which is not uncommon on the Depo shot).  You were smart in talking to your doctor about this.  Just hang in there for a couple of weeks and then you will know what is going on.
500245
I work in family planning and have seen horror show after horror show with Depo.  For some folks, their period goes back to normal right away.  For others, particularly if she's been on the shot for a while, it can take...ready for this?...up to a year.  Getting on a dual hormone method (progetin/estrogen...aka the pill, ring, etc.) may help to get your hormones back on track.  Your doctor might even be able to prescribe a little bit of estrogen.  But really, the best advice is *unfortunately* to wait. :-(