two day late first injection of depo..should i be worried?? - Birth Control Message Board

SolarRuca · 03-30-2005, 03:50 PM

i saw my doctor last tuesday and we decided that the birth control method, depo provera, would be best for me. my periods are pretty regular and come within the 27-32 day of my cycle. when i saw my doctor, i had originally thought my period would come on saturday so i scheduled a lab appt. to get my first shot today, or wednesday. well, my period was early and came the day after i saw my doctor, exactly a week ago. i was visiting my friend in duluth this past weekend and wasn't able to get in to the lab earlier. i called my doctor and she said it wouldn't be that much of a problem that i'm getting my first injection on the 7th day after my period instead of the 5th. i can't help but worry still. can anyone give me any information?

jenn1v · 03-30-2005, 04:19 PM

Hi,

I remember reading that any time between the 1st thru the 5th day of your period is when you should get the shot. There is a website for Depo-provera where you can speak with a RN for any questions. I believe the site is Depo-Provera.com. Good luck.

barton93 · 03-31-2005, 05:34 PM

Have you done plenty of research to know what you are up against??? Depo can have devastating effects on women! Read all you can about it on this health board before getting that injection. You will find more who have had bad experiences than you will find good. It is a very risky method of birth control.

kellyann421 · 04-01-2005, 03:22 PM

i got my 1 st depo shot 3 weeks ago and i never had gotten my period at allprior to getting the shot, i thought i was due but it never came, but they gave me a preg test and it was negative so they gave me the injection, two days later i got my period and it hasn't gone away since, my doctor told me you can get the injection as late as 3 -4 days after your period, i never got one so they just did the preg test like i said, so you should be fine, if your that worried ask another doctor or go to the clinic and get some advice, good luck

jenn1v · 04-01-2005, 03:50 PM

I agree with u on that it's a very risky form of birth control. I suffered fromsome of the side effects and even thru it's been a couple of weeks since the last shot was supposed to end, I feel even worse. It can stay in your system for about 6 months to a 1 year. You should dentialy do a alot of research on it. I wish I did.