I was on the pill for a year or so, gained weight, got off the pill, and immediately dropped weight, weighing 130 lbs. Then, I was on Depo for about 6-9 months. I was gaining weight like crazy. I got off and went straight back to the pill. I have gained a total of 50lbs, from the time I started Depo until now. I cannot lose weight for the life of me! Even when I was on the pill the first time, I didnt gain this much weight. I was steady around 150 while on the pill the first time. Didnt exercise or watch what I ate. Now I'm back on the pill, my eating habits havent changed, and I cant lose the weight from Depo. Has anyone else experienced something like this? My doctor is trying to tell me that its not birth control, whatsoever... I think the Depo has a HUGE part in my weight gain =(
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I have been on depo povera for 13 years approx now and stopped the injections 6 months ago. I am very fit / healthy and active / swim daily etc and never have more than say 1200/1300 calories per day but losing weight has been impossible. I think depo povera could make an unhealthy / non excercising person who eats excessively very fat. I have not had that problem as I'm careful with what I eat but to lose weight seems impossible. I'm hoping the effects of the shots wear off in another 6-12 months and then I may be able to lose something. It's very frustrating that after huge efforts I may lose just one kg in a few months and then it goes on so easily again.
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My doctor put me on the depo years ago, while I was still in the army, because I was diagnosed with chronic migraines. Needless to say the entire time I was on the depo i worked out and I ate healthy but I gained 50+ lbs and my migraines got worse! I eventually stopped going to that doctor and took myself off of the depo shot but I haven't been able to lose the weight. I was 125 lbs before I went on it and now I can't get below 180 lbs!!!! I'm supposed to get married in two years and I really don't want to be this big in my wedding photos. What can I do?
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I was 130 an now 175… with just 2 shots. Had to stop because i was also allergic. All i can say is work out to try an get it off. thats what im doing an its coming off slowly
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