losing weight after depo provera

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HI, i started using depro vera after my first child cause i didnt want to get pregnant, but it has totally ruined my system, throughout the first 3 months, i didnt have any period, after the three months were over, i started bleeding for a month, so my obgyn gave me a drug to stop the bleeding, its been two months since the bleeding and i dont have a period yet. The side effects of the deprovera shot are too much, i dont advice any one to take it. It causes wait gain too.

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I started the Depo around the age 14-15 n discontinued it just recently at the age of 19 due to the fact it stopped working. I got my period back n that was the whole reason I stayed on it after being on it for so long. I loved being on it, but I was so worried about gaining weight n all the other side effects. At the start of it, I weighed about 120-125, also still holding on to some baby fat then. As the years progressed especially after the past year or so, I've gone down to 105lbs. The most I did was, occasionally smoke a joint or drink a beer, n play a lot of Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). I worked in an arcade so, I constantly played that game. I don't know if it was due to excessive-steady exercise for 6-8 months straight pretty much everyday, but I noticed a 20lb. drop or so within that time. I at one point weighed 95lbs, being at a height of 5'2 that's a little under normal. Since discontinuing the shot, I've gone back up to 105lbs. n that's quite healthy I'd say. I eat just as much as I always have, never an appetite change.

One thing is.. I've been off the shot since around January n haven't stopped bleeding since. I know a lot of women out there are still waiting for their period to return, I sit here only waiting for it to stop. If anyone can give me an answer to why I have had excessive, non-stop bleeding such as this. Please reply. I should just go see a doctor, but haven't found the time.

thanks

Akashrayna · Newbie Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

I've been depo for kust over 2 years now and I haven't gained any weight on it , in fact I've actually lost weight. I was 125-130 lbs and now since I've been on it Im down to 115lbs.

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i also lost weight. before i had my first child i was 140-145 then after i had him.. i lost a little but was still around 145... after i got on the shot i lost about 10-15 pounds and now i'm at 124. All other birth control makes me gain weight but this one made me lose it.

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I've been on depo for 7 years now, Im 26 years old. when i started taking depo, i weighed about 47 kilos, I am quite short and very small-boned. I now weigh 58 kilos despite eating healthier than ever. Every month i just pick up more weight. My sisters who are older than me are still tiny and Im now practically the obese one in my family. Ive spoken to my GP and we've agreed to stop the depo shots from next month. Does anyone know (from experience) how long it takes for the weight to start coming off after your last jab?

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I lost about 15 pounds on depo. i've been off of it for about a year and a half and i've pretty much gotten back into a normal cycle the past 6 months - in those same 6 months i've gained back over 10 pounds. i just want to cry!
i remember when i was on depo (perhaps it was just in my head) but when i was getting close to the next shot, i felt like i my appetite would increase.

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I've been on depo for six years. I'm 5'10" and before depo I was 140 lbs.

I'm currently up around the 168 lb mark.

I've tried dieting, extreme exercise, cutting out all sugars, increasing water consumption, cutting out breads, increased B vitamins, tried weight loss supplements (NV, hydroxycut), eating power bars and drinking shakes... nothing helps.

The weight sits mainly on my hips, butt and thighs.

I recently tried ephedrine. 24 mg twice a day keeps me from feeling hungry, so I can use up some of the fat reserves I've built up. It's been a week now, and I feel and notice a huge difference.

If you've tried everything else, I recommend this. I've been fighting this battle from my first shot. This is the only thing that's helped.

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I have been on Depo-Provera for 8 years and have gained over 100 lbs. I actually had a loss of appetite being on Depo yet I continuously gained weight. I had my thyroid tested, my blood sugar, EVERYTHING. My Dr said the only explination was the slowing of my metabolism from the Depo shot and about 6-12 months after my last shot my metabolism shoudl speed back up to normal. Well, my last shot was August 21, 2007 so we'll see if what she says is true.

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think the weight EVER comes off.

I started getting depo shots in 1995 when I was 16. I took them for a couple years and in that time gained about 50lbs. Since then the only time I've been able to lose any of that weight (about 30lbs of it) was when I went on Fen-phen when I was 18. As soon as I stopped taking the pills though, the weight came right back.

I'm 29 now and still carrying that extra 50lbs. I'm an acupuncturist and I've been vegan for many years. I lead an extremely healthy lifestyle. My friends and family all say that I'm the healthiest person they know and they can't believe that I'm overweight.

I would advise anyone considering taking this drug to find another option. It seems to permanently alter your endocrine system in a way that can't be reversed. I can't believe there are still doctors out there prescribing it to young girls! I'm also expecting to see an enormous increase in hormone-dependent cancers as those of us who took the drug as teenagers reach middle age.

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