How long will it take to get pregnant after stopping Depo-Provera?

Posted by carmen21 @carmen21, Aug 29, 2023

Hi. I stopped using the depo injection january, i got it in october and was suppose to go back in january and i decided not to back back. How long will it take for me to get pregnant?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 29, 2023

Hi @carmen21, According to this article by Mayo Clinic, "After stopping Depo-Provera, it might take 10 months or more before you begin ovulating again."

- Depo-Provera (contraceptive injection) https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/depo-provera/about/pac-20392204

This article states "Some estimates say 50% of people who stop using Depo-Provera will get pregnant within 10 months, but how long it takes for ovulation to return depends on factors that include weight, age, and the dosage level. One study found the average time was 170 days (five to six months) for people taking the 45 milligram (mg) dose, and 226 days (more than seven months) with a 75 mg dose."
- What You Need to Know About Pregnancy After Depo-Provera: https://www.verywellhealth.com/starting-and-stopping-depo-provera-906708

It has been almost 10 months since you stopped, right? Have you started ovulating and your period returned?