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hi , i was on depo since july 07 i have not got it since wen it was due in feb but my period is less the one day a month and extremely light do U know any reasons wen it would return properly or wen it would return
Deb,
Since your last shot was in February, the depo would have been in your system throughout March, April, and May since it works for 3 months. Now throughout June it will be leaving your system. It can sometimes take 2-3 more months for your cycle to return to normal; thats why it can sometimes take a while for women to become pregnant right after stopping birth control.
However, don't expect that the birth control is still effective now, because it can't be depended on. Make sure that if you are sexually active that you use a condom or other birth control method.
Hope I could help!
Lyndsay
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Lyndsay Mercier
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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!
Experience
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.
Organizations
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.
Publications
I have written an article regarding my teen pregnancy story which will be published on www.teenwire.com on June 24th.
Education/Credentials
I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. I am trained and certified in Sexual Health Peer Education and am currently teaching a college course focusing on STI prevention.
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