How long do I have to wait to have sex after the depo shot?
411994
if you got it while you were still on your period you are protected immediately...if you did it in the middle of your cycle you should wait the two weeks..
788632
That's would be Depo-Provera. It's a shot to stop your monthly friend for 3 months. There is some spotting involved. However, after I was on it for 9 months it helped to stop the horrible cramps I was getting. Now that I am no longer on it, I have relief from all the cramps I would get.
490839
The depo shot can really throw off your menstral system, I really don't recommend depo to ANYONE. It can have longterm harmfull side effects. I know myself from experience with the depo shot, it does different things to different people, but except to be off wack for a while, sometimes it can take 6 months to a year for your body to get back to normal from it.
799422
I was on the depo shot for 5 years. I hardly ever had an appetite. However, I gained about 75lbs from it. I called my doctor and she said that it was normal. I was goin to stop it, but it was to late I found out I was pregnant already. She should try other types of birth control if shes not happy. Theres alot out there now from when I was on it. Good luck with it.   :)
1062530
my wife became pregnant after a depo shot - a few months after. The Doctor had us see him more frequently to check for abnormalities. \n\nThis baby is now 3 years old and in good health. THe only thing is that her bones occasionally creek. I don't know if this is a side affect, but she has never had a broken bone and her walking was on schedule (maybe a bit early).\n\nSee your OBGYN frequeltly and tell him or her your concerns.
1029073
I have been on depo for a little while, and am switching to pills.  I bled for a month, followed by a horrible yeast infection that I cannot treat because I a nursing a baby.  I also have swelling in the face and legs, and have lost my sex drive.  Do you know that doctors use depo as chemical castration in sex offenders?  there are alot of problems associated with depo, and if you have osteoperosis in your family, depo is proven to deminish bone density after 2 years of use.  My doctor wasnt aware that my grandmother has it, and just broke her arm picking up a pitcher of tea!\nDo not use depo, it is a horrible drug, it even has a black label on the box, mandated by the fda, just like ciggarettes.
180994
The Depo Provera (shot) is something I personally would NOT recommend because it has too many side affects.  Some women gain weight, but when I was on it, my cycle was never regular!  Instead of 5-7 days, I was on for weeks at a times.  You never know when your cycle is coming on when on Depo Pro.  It sometimes made me nauseaed and I cramped a lot too.  I would not recommend this shot to anyone!  If you've had a baby already, talk to your Dr. about Mirena.  It's wonderful, but Dr. won't give it to you unless you have at least one baby.  Or try the new Neva ring or even Seasonale.
630065
Mifeprex can wreak havoc on your system, so it's best to NOT use it again, period.  I would think it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year, but you should really get a couple of dr. opinions about it. I know some doctors recommend that you go on a VERY reliable form of birth control (like the injections) for at least a year after taking mifeprex or having an abortion, surgery for molar pregnancy, etc.
12673
24 hours but remember depo only protects against pregnancy. there is a wide variety of STD's out there that would be far worse than having a baby so cover up your stuff!
588365
It depends on your age but Depo-prevera is good, it entails a shot every 3 months but it's good for forgetful folks. I personally have an IUD and I love it. The Dr. inserts it into your cervics and it lasts for 10 yrs...that's right I said it ten years. I had gotten after having my daughter. It's been the greatest thing I don't even have to worry about it and I don'e have to have the excess hormones of other forms of birth control.
1086767
Go to the doctor and find out. I have heard of people gettting pregnant when they are on depo provera
926643
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.
956276
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.
253188
I was on Depo several years ago. After my last shot, my period came about four months later due to the shot lasting 3 months. I hope this helps!
1090612
here's the deal with the pill. you technically have about a three day window to take it before the hormones leave your system, but this is a VERY wide window. you should be taking it within the same hour every day, but if it like you say was only a three hour window, you will be fine. if you are still worried, use a condom and go back to taking your pill AT THE ORIGINAL TIME you were taking it before the slip up:) and call your gyno or local planned parenthood if you need to ask stuff like this, they're awesome at answering every kind of question;)
619444
If you start taking the pill on the first day of your next period, you are safe to have sex after 7 days. For the first seven days, if you are having sex, use a condom. Although you're less likely to have sex then as you'll be on your period.
578239
yes the Depo-Provera shot PLEASE never get this use a condom every time you have sex just don't get this shot. I had all kinds of side effects like weight gain,depression,loss of sex drive,vaginal dryness,achy muscles and joints, and a terrible respiratory infection. It's really bad because even after being off of this the side effects stay. I'm still recovering and I've been off for 2 years.