TTC & Depo Shot

[Sym]

Hi,

I was on Depo for about 5 years and never had a period in that time. I came off it in November 02, from memory I had about 2-3 periods after that. We weren't TTC (withdrawal method) but found out I was pregnant in May 03 after we BD with purpose! IYKWIM?

So it took me about 6 months to get pregnant but it could have been earlier maybe if we were trying.

We are now trying for #3 and hoping that we get a girl.. (implanon removed in January).. Good luck with everything!

[nae1709]

Sym

Thanks so much for your positive story, it makes me feel better to hear that there are success stories out there as on doing a Google search on the subject I only found the bad ones which really deflated my hopes.

I have another GP appt. next week so I'm sure she'll be pleased that my period has returned and also I am hoping she'll have some positive news regarding my blood test to check my hormone levels. If all is good then it should just be about getting my body in better shape while TTC.

Thanks again.

[~Kim~]

Nae I totally understand hun. I hope everything comes back well for you too.
I think i would drive myself crazy if I focused on that (that desperate need), and I figure getting angry at a decision I made will offer nothing positive for my body.
Like you i've just been trying to look after me.

[nagromeyk]

Nae - I had one shot of Depo back in September 2006. Decided not to get the 2nd shot as we were thinking about TTC. It took 10 months for my cycle to return; got it back July 2007 but my cycles were all over the place - 32 days, 28 days, 18 days, 23 days. Decided to try Vitex and the month I started it was the month I fell pregnant; call it coincidence but I still think Vitex had a part to play in me falling pregnant. DH and I only DTD twice around my fertile time the month we conceived.

I was exactly like you; I feared the worse and didnt think it would happen as soon as it did as my doctor had told me to expect it to take up to 12 months so we were both very shocked to get our BFP in November last year.

Good luck..... there is hope! I am proof