Depo-provera injection

crazedteddy · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 6

I got the Depo-provera injection and it has caused me nothing but problems. I've got a prolonged period and i'm into my 5th month of bleeding. I'm only 17 and I feel so alone. I've been told that I shouldn't have been given the injection because I am too young. Is this true? I need to talk to someone else who has also had this injection or knows someone who has. Can anyone help me?

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angel baby · Newbie Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 140 Location: Washington

I have had the depo shot, and I personally didn't like it. I had my period constantly just like you did. I was 18 when i got it, right after i had my daughter. Everyone kept telling me it was going to take some time for my body to adjust to it. so i tried it for almost a year, before i got my IUD put in, which that isn't really helping either! Confused

I don't see why someone would tell you you are too young, if anything they should be happy that you are resonsible enough to be on BC. Also with the Depo I gained like 30-40 pds while on it. I wasnt eating any different or anything. I hoped once i got off it I would be able to drop some weight but now I'm struggling with being overweight.. I think the Depo shot is EVIL! But then again it stopped me from having another kid! I havent had much luck with BC! I got prego while on the pill, gained weight non stop period while on the depo, and with the IUD i havent been able to enjoy my fav positions during sex. they say it just my cervixs is very tender. but things are getting better with the IUD. slowly but getting there! my doc told me that I may just have to surf around with BC until I find one that suits me best. maybe thats the same with you. i hoped i helped you out a little! Very Happy

crazedteddy · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 6

Thank you very much for replying! It does help to hear from someone else who has had the injection and sufferered from the side effects aswell. It sounds like you've had a much harder time of it than me which makes me feel like a right daft sod for feeling so low. I hope you eventually find a contraceptive that works for you! Thanks again Smile

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I need help im skinny and i hate it i tried to eat twice as much as i ate and still did work... So i heard that Depo Provera makes you gain weight. I want to know does it really and how long does it take...????
PLEASE HELP AND ANSWER!!!!!!!!!

Cowgirlodie · Newbie Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 4

Please, please dont think that this will be a weight gain miracle. This is a horrible medication to think that it will work for weight gain. I have been on it for 9 1/2 years and am coming off of it due to hair loss and weight gain. Look at other options, protein shakes, check out other websites, talk to your doctor. DO NOT USE THIS MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN!!! Check with your doctor and be safe.

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I know this is late to be posting in this thread, but for those doing research that come across this later I thought I would post my experience w/ depo. I got my first shot about 2 years ago. At first, I bleed for a couple weeks. It bothered me, so I called the dr. It was easily fixed with a prescription for a little estrogen to balance out my hormones some. It was a small dose, took for just a week, and didn't interfere with the shot at all. It worked after just 2 days, and everything was fine since. Now I don't even have a period (which I love). So if you are bleeding continously on the shot, call your DR!! Its easy to fix!

Secondly, I was on bc pills for 4 years and they did havoc on my body. I gained a total of 70 lbs during that time and developed a blood clot. That got me off the pill ...scary. The dr suggested trying the shot, as I had already tried an IUD and it didn't stay in place. I was scared about the weight gain, I certainly did need any more! But I tried it anyhow out of desperation. Turns out I didn't gain a single pound, and even started losing a little, thank goodness!

Not that there aren't a bunch of people that hate the shot and have had bad reactions, every person is different. What maybe didn't work for them, might still work for you. But if something isn't working, don't waste your time (like I did w/ bc pills); move on and try something else. Just my 2 cents.

encounter · Posted: 02/28/07 - 00:51 Post subject:

these posts helped alot. i was thinking of getting the Depo shot, but now...i'm not so certain it's my miracle bc. i definitely DO NOT want to gain any weight. especially as much as 60 lbs! this topic helped me in my decision and made me think more carefully about the bc i choose. THANK YOU!

lizy88 · Newbie Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2

i was on the injection for 2 years. it stoped my periods, made me loose weight and made my boobs look realy fake the only down side was that i ended up with a scar on my rite bum cheek its like a dent in my muscle and looks awfull

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