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Depo injection
At 41 years old I understand the odds of getting pregnant are slim and I have always had irregular periods. I came off the depo injection three months ago after a year and last month had a light period but nothing since. Is there anything I can do to get them started again as my husband and I are trying to get pregnant. I have three children from my first marriage and didn't have any problems getting pregnant.
Our Expert's Answer
This information was published 12 years ago and was correct at the time of publication. It may not reflect our current practices or regulations.
Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.
It might take 6 to 12 months to recover after Depo-Provera. It would be a good idea to have an assessment of your hormone profile (thyroid function test, prolactin, LH and FSH) and a ultrasound assessment. If all this is normal then it is possible to induce ovulation using either clomid or FSH injections. It is also important that your husband has a semen analysis to check everything is OK on his side before you commence any treatment.