Thank you for reaching out to the EmpowHER community and sharing your question. I know that many women experience this yo-yo effect during and after taking depo, so don't be alarmed it is normal.
Change in the menstrual cycle is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera. At first there may be irregular bleeding or spotting, but that usually diminishes and eventually disappears after several injections.
Normal menstruation will usually return within a few months once the injections stop.
You can always call your doctor to discuss with him or her. You also want to be cautious of becoming anemic if in fact you are loosing too much blood due to frequent, heavy periods.
For now give it a little time to regulate or call your doctor.
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Dear Anon,
Thank you for reaching out to the EmpowHER community and sharing your question. I know that many women experience this yo-yo effect during and after taking depo, so don't be alarmed it is normal.
Change in the menstrual cycle is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera. At first there may be irregular bleeding or spotting, but that usually diminishes and eventually disappears after several injections.
Normal menstruation will usually return within a few months once the injections stop.
You can always call your doctor to discuss with him or her. You also want to be cautious of becoming anemic if in fact you are loosing too much blood due to frequent, heavy periods.
For now give it a little time to regulate or call your doctor.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Kristin
January 21, 2015 - 2:20pmThis Comment
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