How long?

melissammundy

How long does it take the Depo shot to get out of someones system? My last shot was November 10th. I'm due for one now but I don't want to get it since I'm finally under 130lbs. I'm hoping to see more weight loss once the shot is out of my system. This would've been my 4th shot.

melissammundy

Anyone?

chaitrex

Can't say for sure, except that it's different for everyone. Hormones are tricky. I took a month off of birth control over summer to get a head start on weight loss and it seemed to help. But I've noticed my body change more in the last couple weeks than I have in a long time, just from working out and watching what I eat, even on the pill.
That being said, I've heard that depo is one of the higher weight-gain birth control options, so maybe consider switching to a different one if it's making weight loss impossible and you feel comfortable with the idea.