Just a little worried

shorty20 · 10-05-2006, 12:49 PM

I was on the DEPO shot for 9 months. It made me moody, irritable, and very irregular so a month ago I switched to the pill. I am now on my 4th day of placebo (sp?) pills which means I should have gotten my period a couple days ago, right? Nope. It's been 4 days and still nothing. I'm getting worried, but I dont' know if I should be. I know DEPO does alot to your body and maybe my cycle just isn't regular yet from that... but my boobs have also been sore. I got on this pill maybe a 3 1/2 weeks ago, and my boobs have been really sore for about 3 weeks. My fiance says they're getting bigger from the pill and thats why... but don't your boobs get sore when you're pregnant? I would love any insight on girls that were on DEPO and switched to the pill... thanks!

rose2summer · 10-05-2006, 12:54 PM

I was on Depo and switched to Mircette (a combo estrogen/progestin pill).

I did have sore breasts which is a result of the progesterone hormone.

I did not enjoy Depo because I had severe weight gain nor did I like Mircette as I had headaches, so I chose the mini-pill and loved it!

Give the pill some time to reregulate your hormone levels.

Your period will be off-schedule as the hormones involved in regulating your menstrual cycle were disturbed by the birth control methods.

If you are concerned, you can take an over the counter pregnancy test, but I found it doubtful you are pregnant because the depo shot is nearly perfectly effective and it can have an effect for up to 6 months, so it could have still protected you as you changed pills.

Hugs, Rose

southerngirl · 10-05-2006, 12:56 PM

It could be that your body hasnt retuned to normal yet from the switch. You can call your doc to ask , but I doubt your pregnant.

shorty20 · 10-05-2006, 01:01 PM

thanks for the replys, I feel a little relieved

I didn't think it could be possible, but my fiance and I don't use condoms (since I'm on BC and he can't really feel anything with condoms) I wasn't worried until I just casually mentioned that I was a few days late and he kinda freaked out. Thanks for easing both our minds, and if i don't get my period in a few days I'll go get an over the counter test just to be sure.

sparkle1 · 10-05-2006, 01:02 PM

As with all the other post about the Dreaded Depo - i was the same.

i didn't have a period for 91/2 months. My doctor assured me this was 'normal' considering i'd been on the most evil contraceptive ever invented by man.

I wouldn't worry - things took long for me and i wasn't on anything else. Its just your body trying to sort its self out.

If you are worried do a test. Small price for peace of mind.

I read they were taking Depo off the market - not quick enough in my view

MollyElise · 10-05-2006, 01:38 PM

I've never used depo, but with my current pill (Alese) it takes me 3-4 days for my period to start I have it for 3-4, then take regular pills and it takes another day or so for it to stop. I have planned it out so that I start the placebos on Friday, so I don't get my period until Monday, then I'm off again usually by Friday afternoon/Saturday morning, makes the weekends much nicer with my husband!

10-05-2006, 12:49 PM	#1
shorty20 Offline Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nebraska Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 1,087	Just a little worried I was on the DEPO shot for 9 months. It made me moody, irritable, and very irregular so a month ago I switched to the pill. I am now on my 4th day of placebo (sp?) pills which means I should have gotten my period a couple days ago, right? Nope. It's been 4 days and still nothing. I'm getting worried, but I dont' know if I should be. I know DEPO does alot to your body and maybe my cycle just isn't regular yet from that... but my boobs have also been sore. I got on this pill maybe a 3 1/2 weeks ago, and my boobs have been really sore for about 3 weeks. My fiance says they're getting bigger from the pill and thats why... but don't your boobs get sore when you're pregnant? I would love any insight on girls that were on DEPO and switched to the pill... thanks! __________________ ~It's not about waiting for the storm to pass.... it's about learning to dance in the rain~

10-05-2006, 12:54 PM	#2
rose2summer Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 2,389	I was on Depo and switched to Mircette (a combo estrogen/progestin pill). I did have sore breasts which is a result of the progesterone hormone. I did not enjoy Depo because I had severe weight gain nor did I like Mircette as I had headaches, so I chose the mini-pill and loved it! Give the pill some time to reregulate your hormone levels. Your period will be off-schedule as the hormones involved in regulating your menstrual cycle were disturbed by the birth control methods. If you are concerned, you can take an over the counter pregnancy test, but I found it doubtful you are pregnant because the depo shot is nearly perfectly effective and it can have an effect for up to 6 months, so it could have still protected you as you changed pills. Hugs, Rose __________________ If life is fulfilled we go away with empty hands. ~Chinese Proverb~ With every failure, there's a chance for success. With every failure, there's a chance to learn. ~Rose~

10-05-2006, 12:56 PM	#3
southerngirl Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW Georgia Gender: Female Posts: 3,032	It could be that your body hasnt retuned to normal yet from the switch. You can call your doc to ask , but I doubt your pregnant. __________________ A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own. Latin Proverb

10-05-2006, 01:01 PM	#4
shorty20 Offline Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nebraska Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 1,087	thanks for the replys, I feel a little relieved I didn't think it could be possible, but my fiance and I don't use condoms (since I'm on BC and he can't really feel anything with condoms) I wasn't worried until I just casually mentioned that I was a few days late and he kinda freaked out. Thanks for easing both our minds, and if i don't get my period in a few days I'll go get an over the counter test just to be sure. __________________ ~It's not about waiting for the storm to pass.... it's about learning to dance in the rain~

10-05-2006, 01:02 PM	#5
sparkle1 Offline Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Age: 28 Posts: 543	As with all the other post about the Dreaded Depo - i was the same. i didn't have a period for 91/2 months. My doctor assured me this was 'normal' considering i'd been on the most evil contraceptive ever invented by man. I wouldn't worry - things took long for me and i wasn't on anything else. Its just your body trying to sort its self out. If you are worried do a test. Small price for peace of mind. I read they were taking Depo off the market - not quick enough in my view __________________ Laugh often, cry less, smile more, tell those you love "i love you", regret is the past, happiness is the future.... "I can resist anything but temptation...."

10-05-2006, 01:38 PM	#6
MollyElise Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin Tx Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 717	I've never used depo, but with my current pill (Alese) it takes me 3-4 days for my period to start I have it for 3-4, then take regular pills and it takes another day or so for it to stop. I have planned it out so that I start the placebos on Friday, so I don't get my period until Monday, then I'm off again usually by Friday afternoon/Saturday morning, makes the weekends much nicer with my husband! __________________ "Does no one cry here, either? I suppose there's no need to, in heaven" Age of Innocence