
Sulit
5 tahun
Long and heavy menses after depo injection
Im 26yo female, i just took my 1st depo injection 3weeks ago (2month post delivery) my period came a week after but still not stop till now ( almost 2week plus) is it normal effect of depo injection? Because i always heard people dont get menses after that but mine is opposite. Thank you for your answer Drs.

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 tahun
Hi there and good morning.
Based on your description, I believe that you are having a depo provera hormonal infections.The side effects include absence of menstrual periods (the longer you get the injections, the greater chance you will have no menstrual process at all), irregular menstrual cycle which the longer or shorter menstrual periods, the heavier or lighter periods.
Weight gain also is one of the side effects for women taking injections especially with women that has already overweight before the injections. But you can avoid this by getting a healthy diet and having a regular physical exercise. Other side effects for example:
- dizziness
- headache
- mood changes or depression
- bloating
- abdominal pain or discomfort
If you got any of those side effects, talk with your health care professional. It is vital for you to know that most females will have very irregular periods, especially during the first 6 months you are on depo provera injections.
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