okay
- I have had the depo for 2 years and I have had no periods.
- —Guest rene
Depo-Shot
- I have been on the deposubQ for about 1 1/2yrs. There are pros and cons to it. The good to it is that it is convenient. Who can beat every 12 wks? It also stopped my cycle about the 2-3 shot. I did spot, and my bleeding was irregular, but for it being nasty my whole life, I cannot complain. I do spot rarely, but if you read the info, it isn't to worry about. It also allows for spontaneity :). Negatives about it fatique, weight gain, and BMD loss, which are important factors. All in all, I would recommend this for people who have ovarian problems, and do not want to take combination pills/other forms. It works VERY VERY well. Works good for being overweight, also.
- —Guest Gabriella
Hate the Depo
- I was on the Depo from age 16-21...and am now 24....figured it is a simple, reliable and easy birth control method. My periods are still irregular...going months and months at a time without having one.
- —Guest Me
Not fun coming off Depo
- I’ve been on Depo Provera for approximately 15 years and tried to go off of it last December. Some of the side effects consisted of dry heaves, nausea, tired all the time. At first I didn’t realize that this was from the depo. I went and saw my PCP and he ordered ultrasound for my gallbladder thinking that might be the problem which it wasn’t I also had a CT done of my liver and kidney which turned out fine. My thyroid was also tested and medicine adjusted. Nothing seemed to work. Then I started getting breast tenderness really bad. About 8 months into this I got my period and it was the most painful I have ever uncounted along with more dry heaves. This is when I realized that it was stopping the Depo that had made me so sick for so many months. So I went back on it and still have nausea. I want to go off it but I’m wondering if there is anything that can be done to lesson all of these side effects. Plus I don’t know how long these symptoms are going to last?
- —Guest Kaebee
DEPO RUINED MY WEDDING AND MY LIFE
- I had the depo shot after I had my daughter 3 years ago, and it seemed ok. I now wanted to try it again thinking I would have little or no reaction. Instead, I experienced every single horrible side effect imaginable. I was supposed to be married on May 8 of 2010, one month before the wedding I cancelled due to anxiety and severe depression which made me think I didn't love my future husband. My fiance is beginning to hate me more and more. Before the shot, we were happy and getting married and everything was beautiful. I DO NOT recommend the shot.
- —Guest Leighanna
Ask About Depo Side Effects!
- I was on Depo for 5 years straight. In the beginning, it wasn't too bad and then Istarted experiencing the common side effects of Depo. The main advice that I can give out to anyone who was thinking about trying Depo is to do all the research that you can do. Ask your doctor how long Depo’s side effects could last (even once you have stopped taking Depo).
- —Just_me_78
Bleeding - Depo Side Effects
- I got my first depo shot Jan. 28th, 2010. It was fine until I got my period on March 12th. I didn't stop bleeding, so I went back and got another shot to correct it on March 29th. Surprise, it didn't stop. On April 9th I went back to my doctor and she gave me conjugated estrogen pills to stop the bleeding. Didn't work. Now I'm on min-ovral, and the bleeding still hasn't stopped. It's May 12th. Two months of non-stop bleeding because of the depo shot. I don't know when it will end, if ever. Terrible, terrible experience.
- —Guest Carmen
Depo Shot - NEVER AGAIN
- I got the depo shot one time, and it was not for me!! It made me bleed for the whole 3 months, so I would rather use the pill. Plus, I gained about 10 pounds. The depo shot is not for me.
- —Guest SHARMINE HARDY
Worst mistake EVER!!!
- This has been the worst mistake i have ever made, was getting the depo shot!!! I have been on depo for about 3 years now. At first i thought "this is awesome" no more periods for me ( mine were brutal) but i would take that back in a second. I have mood swings, hot flashes and even worse is the WEIGHT I HAVE GAINED!!! I have gained about 30lbs from depo. Its all in my abdomen. I have become very depressed by this. I am always getting asked "when are you due?" or other comments like that. My diet and activities have not changed. I get up at 7:00 am every day, the job i do doesnt allow me to sit at ALL!!! so im on my feet ALL day long, i keep moving. Also i dont eat all that much and when i go home i don't just go and sit on the couch and watch tv. I am cleaning house running up and down the stairs till about 10pm. So what the hell? I have 1 more shot then i am getting a non surgical procedure done its called "ESSURE" I think that the depo needs to be researched ALOT more.
- —beer_bitch2000
Depo Shot
- I Love it! I started it because I couldn't handle the pain from cramps and length of my periods, I haven't had a period in over 5 years now & do not miss it one bit! But I have definitely noticed a loss of libido(?) I couldn't make it to my last appointment for it and now a week later have decided to not go back for now, The change in my mood & libido is amazing, I haven't felt like this in years. I did experience weight gain, then weight loss, then gain, loss, etc. But if you know it happens and pay attention it's not too hard to keep the extra weight off. No doctor has even mentioned to me that you should only be on it for 2 years, so maybe after being on it for almost 6years that's why I'm just now getting the negative effects. Has anyone else had excess hair growth in places you don't want it? lol It's easy to control but soo annoying, I really hope stopping the shot will help. But man I am going to miss it, I'm sure it won't take long before I go back to it or look at the othrs
- —Guest c402
Depo Provera - Fine for me
- I chose Depo Provera because I would never remember to take a daily pill, and I couldn't get Mirena b/c my baby was c-section. The first year I would have a period every 3 months that lasted about three weeks. It's been about 18 months now though, and my periods have stopped. I experienced a little weight gain too. For me, Depo Provera is the most convenient and reliable option.
- —Guest caribear
Its been a long time on Depo!
- I have been on the depo shot for almost 10 years. Its been an easy way to stay prego free and I haven't had a real period since my first shot. I will say that the only complaint I have is the fact that it is hard to lose weight. I have had migraines all my life so I couldn't say that the depo is causing them. I too had serious bleeding issues during the first three months but after that it was gone. Serious trama is the only thing that causes bleeding now.(when I was 21 I had major oral surgery and I had a period for about a day) If you can get past the first 3 months of the shot, I would definately recommend this type of birth control. My son is turning 10 tomorrow (may 6th 2010) and he is the only one I have thanks to the Depo. I am seriously considering getting fixed, but I am afraid of what might happen when my hormones are no longer adjusted by a once every three month shot to the hip!
- —Guest Katie
I hate the depo shot
- I hate the Depo shot. I got it after I had my baby - it was my 1st shot and everything was going ok. I decided to try the Depo shot because I kept forgetting to take my pills. On March 29 2010, I got the Depo shot again - it is now May 4, 2010 and I'm still bleeding.
- —stephanie1717
Just got the Depo Shot.
- A month ago, I got my first depo shot. I have continously mild spotting but no biggie. My concern are the headaches -- will they go away eventually, or will they persist as long as I keep getting the shot?
- —Guest amri
Big Mistake
- I got on the Depo after having my second son, I didn't want to get pregnant again and the idea of no more periods sounded wonderful!! I've been on it for 2 years. Since starting the depo I started getting horrible migraines, had several odd skin problems, mood swings, and NO SEX DRIVE!! My husband calls it my "crazy shot". I didn't go back earlier this month for my shot, because the month before I started cramping sooo bad, my ovaries were killing me and I was bleeding pretty bad for atleast 2 weeks. Now that I'm off of it, I feel terrible. I'm really moody, tired, sick to my stomach. I'll never get on it again!! I just can't wait to get back to my pre depo self again.....
- —Roxi82
