Re: Can depo-provera make you infertile? (and other side effects)
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 23:20:42 -0500 (CDT)
Your periods should certainly return to normal, some people have this
sooner than others though. As far as infertility, I've not seen it
beyond 18 months and most are a few month. The bleeding is bothersome
now but should regulate itself soon. If not, call the doctor.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Thu, 14 Jun 2001, Pat wrote:
>
>June 14, 2001
>I had my first shot of depo May 4th 2001, about 10 days before my
>period. (I wasn't pregnant.) I skipped my period and started spottong
>around June 1st. I haven't stopped bleeding since. It's gotten
>stronger and now it's almost a full fledged period. My periods udually
>don't last more than 3-5 days so this is highly irregular. The last 3
>days I have also experienced nausea and pain in my ovaries as well as
>bruising and have been unable to loose any weight. (I haven't gained
>any either but was trying to loose.)
>I will not be taking any more injections and understand that depo can
>make you infertile for up to 18 months. I was wondering if there is a
>chance of long term infertility and total infertility. I also know that
>it can change your periods and make them longer, shortes or at different
>intervals after the effect of the injection (3 months) supposedly wears
>of. Is this perpetual or will my periods return to normal.
>I know MOST people have no trouble at all and would like a straight
>answer to my questions.
>If there is ANY chance that I might become infertile or that my periods
>will not return to normal, I would like to know.
>Please answer my questions as soon as possible.
>
>--
>Thank You,
>Pat
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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