I’ve been on Yaz for about 9 months now and am going to start Depo-Provera tomorrow.
I can’t figure out how long we have to use condoms before it’s effective. ’7 days’ keeps popping up when I looked online. Is this right?
My pharmacist told me 1-2 months??
I understand fully the risks and benefits of Depo-Provera. Please don’t tell me your bad stories of being on it. All women react to it differently.
- I am aware of the bone density loss warning. I’m only 21 and will be on it for no longer than 2 years and will be taking calcium supplements to prevent that.
- Depo Provera is only being considered because it is my last option. The Pill does not work for me and my body reacts horribly to estrogem. Don’t recommend other forms of birth control. Depo-Provera is proven and will help with my severe endometriosis.
-My husband and I are not planning on having children for a while. I know it can take up to 18 months for my fertility to return and I am fine with that.
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I used to take depo (i had a hysterectomy) and I LOVED it! I never had a period unless it was close for me to get my next shot. Then I would spot, a little. It only takes 24 hours to be fully effective and lasts about 3 months. Good choice. If I had to be on birth control again, I would pick this. Check out this website too. http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/bcdepo.htm
But just as an FYI, when I went off the shot, I was under the impression that it takes a year to get pregnant if you are trying to concieve. I got pregnant 4 months after my last shot wore off…….
The doctor told me seven days back when I was on it.
I got pregnant. maybe that’s why
go for the 1-2 months.
**everything I am reading is saying if taken within 7 days of your period it’s effective within 24 hours of the shot.
Maybe your pharmacist thought you asked ‘how long is it effective?’
That means you shouldn’t have to use backup. and as usual and as suspected I’m one of that 1.2% that got pregnant.