Hello Doctor,
I received the Depo-Provera shot on September 13, and had intercourse on October 11. I was spotting when I took the shot, but the spotting stopped on October 11. Since then, I haven’t had my period at all. I’ve taken several pregnancy tests, and they’ve all been negative. Can you help me understand what’s going on?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
It's quite common for menstrual cycles to become irregular or even stop entirely after receiving the Depo-Provera shot. This is actually part of how the injection works to prevent pregnancy. You don't need to be concerned, as this is a normal side effect of the shot. If you continue to have any concerns or if something unusual occurs, feel free to reach out again.
Thanks
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