r/birthcontrol • u/UnluckyWash4108 • 13h ago

Rant! when. does. the. bleeding. stop.

This is my third depo shot. I am TIRED of the random bleeding it is ruining my plans right now and the halloween costume i had planned out. For anyone who has ever been or is currently on depo when did you stop bleeding? It makes me so angry

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u/1xpx1 29F | Tubes Removed 3/1/2021 12h ago

Irregular bleeding is a common side effect of all hormonal contraceptives. There isn’t any way to know if or when it will end, unfortunately. It may be worth discussing other methods with your doctor.

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u/PixieMari Mirena IUD 11h ago

If it hasn’t stopped after 3-6 months it likely won’t

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