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Depo Provera and menopause

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Deeplylemoncrazy · 01/05/2018 20:24

I was on the Depo Provera contraception injection for quite a number of years during which, after the first few months, my periods stopped completely. I came off it briefly but had such bad periods that my doctor put me back on it and I remained on it for another few years. During this time I had no periods at all.

I was advised to come off it when I reached 50 which was last summer. After that I had one period of about 4 days about 6 weeks after the injection would next have been due and another about 3 months after that which only lasted about 3 days. I've had nothing for the last 5 months.

My question is, how do I know if this lack of periods is just a continuation of the effects of the Depo, or is because of the menopause? Has anyone else been in the same situation please?

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Deeplylemoncrazy · 05/05/2018 13:23

Anyone please?

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ParisUSM · 05/05/2018 14:11

This might help
www.netdoctor.co.uk/ask-the-expert/sexual-health/a3786/how-long-is-depo-provera-in-your-system/

Sounds like you're going through perimenopause and in the final stages. You could have still have another few periods so don't worry if you do - menopause will be after a full 12 months without a period.

Emerald13 · 05/05/2018 15:34

You can take a look.
managingcontraception.com/question/q-1269/

Deeplylemoncrazy · 06/05/2018 08:06

Thank you Paris and Emerald. I did search online but couldn't find anything. Thanks :)

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