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Expert: Lyndsay Mercier - 6/16/2008


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I have been on the depo shot for 2 years (without a period) and have recently switched to the pill(Femcon FE). I just finished my first month cycle and have not started my period.. is this normal??

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Jessica,

Yes, it is very normal. I was also on the Depo shot, for three years, and also didn't have a period during that whole time. When I stopped taking it, my period didn't return for about three months. Its normal for your body to take a little while to adjust. If it doesn't return in 2-3 months, I'd contact your doctor. Until then, I wouldn't be concerned as long as you haven't missed any pills.

Hope I could help,

Lyndsay

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I can answer questions regarding birth control options and their effectiveness, which one might be right for you, where you can get birth control,possible side effects, insurance and pharmacy issues, and any other question you may have!

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I am trained in Sexual Health Peer Education, and have extensive training regarding birth control and STIs. I am also a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of low-cost birth control. On a more personal note, I got pregnant at the age of 15 so I can tell you which methods do not work. I am also a current user of birth control and have had personal experience with a number of different methods.

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I am the President of Northern Michigan University's chapter of VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is a student organization focusing on sexual health and education, unplanned pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.

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