Hi everyone
I am 21, I was due for my last injection on the 5th Jan 11. I had been on it for 2 and a half years. I hadn't had a single period, no blotting or anything, no bad side effects.
2 months later, still no period, no serious side effects other than a few cramps here and there. But this week i have barely slept at all and the last couple of days my breasts have been killing me, they feel so tender, i cant bare to touch them. They seem to be growing as well, i wouldnt mind but one was already bigger than the other and that is the one that is growing lol. One nipple is definitely swollen and has been feeling very itchy, they also seem to be errect more than normal. I doubt im pregnant, me and my boy friend have been using condoms and i did a test last week which come back negative.
I know you it has been said alot in this thread about tender painful breasts but is the growing and itching normal? Should I be expecting a period anytime soon? I know it can take a long time for them to come back as normal.
any comments would be appreciated xxx
I am 21, I was due for my last injection on the 5th Jan 11. I had been on it for 2 and a half years. I hadn't had a single period, no blotting or anything, no bad side effects.
2 months later, still no period, no serious side effects other than a few cramps here and there. But this week i have barely slept at all and the last couple of days my breasts have been killing me, they feel so tender, i cant bare to touch them. They seem to be growing as well, i wouldnt mind but one was already bigger than the other and that is the one that is growing lol. One nipple is definitely swollen and has been feeling very itchy, they also seem to be errect more than normal. I doubt im pregnant, me and my boy friend have been using condoms and i did a test last week which come back negative.
I know you it has been said alot in this thread about tender painful breasts but is the growing and itching normal? Should I be expecting a period anytime soon? I know it can take a long time for them to come back as normal.
any comments would be appreciated xxx
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OMG I am 24 and have been on the Depo for 5 years now, I am currently 3 weeks late getting my injection (Considering another form of birth control), and since my nipples have been so so sore, a pain Ive never felt before! Like everyone, I thought I was pregnant- but came up negative!
I just wish I had been more informed of the side effects when I began it, as I wouldnt have had it in the first place...
Even tho it was fantastice NEVER having a period- the loss of libido, mood swings, weight gain & now severley sore nipples are almost not worth it....
I dont reccomend the Depo to anyone!!!!
I just wish I had been more informed of the side effects when I began it, as I wouldnt have had it in the first place...
Even tho it was fantastice NEVER having a period- the loss of libido, mood swings, weight gain & now severley sore nipples are almost not worth it....
I dont reccomend the Depo to anyone!!!!
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I am so glad i found this article. I have been having baby fever for a couple months now and i kinda hoping i was prego LOL. However here is my back Story. I was on depo off and on for about 10 years. I am only 29. I got off depo last july 10 when i was due for my shot b/c my husband and i wanted to try and have a baby. So its been 9 months and i have yet to get my period back. However lately i have been very emotional, headaches (1 bad migraine last week),skin breaking out, cant sleep, and EXTREME sore nipple (not nipples surpingsly). But after reading this i really just think it is a result of the depo finallly getting out of my system. I had a pregancy test (blood) done a couple weeks ago and that came back negative, so i think i am ok.
As for not recommending it to anyone with DEPO i think its the person choice. IT worked for me because i had a very crazy schedule and the pill was not a good choice for me. But i am glad now i think i know why my nipple hurts....
As for not recommending it to anyone with DEPO i think its the person choice. IT worked for me because i had a very crazy schedule and the pill was not a good choice for me. But i am glad now i think i know why my nipple hurts....
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I was on the depo for 4 years and had last injection in Nov 09. Been waiting for the return of my periods since then, even went to the doctor to check my hormone levels as it is so long in coming back. Last 3 months or so been feeling crampy and last 3 weeks had really sore nipples. Husband had snip so was really worried it had failed and I was pregnant. Nice to hear my symptoms aren't unusual and I'm not the only one feeling like this. Hoping the dreaded period will appear some time soon though!!!
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Hi I 26 and I am happy now after reading your messages, I stopped my depo injection in November as my partner has been snipped so I can't get pregnant . Recently my boobs have got bigger feel heavy and sore, also my nipples have gone dark and bigger to I even do e a pregnancy test lol even theo I can't get pregnant but doughted my partners snip had been done proply. My breasts also are hard and lumpy I have even been to the doctors twice thinking of Brest cancer I am very worried and my boobs were very small before now I nay even be a cup size. Look forward to your comments thanx Louise x
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I just stopped getting the depo injection about 6 weeks ago. I was on it for 6 years. I am experiencing breast growth, or maybe it's just swelling. Also, my nipples are very sore. Even to the touch. I think I'm beginning to gain a little fat in the stomach area too. I never gained weight while on, I actually lost a cup size and stayed thin. Very odd.
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idk about 6 years, but I stop taking the shot a year ago and I have not had a cycle!!!! it's driving me crazy. My cycle has always been irregular, but not like this. I contacted the Doctor and asked them to give me something to start my cycle. It has not worked. So after hormone medication to start the period, nothing. I'm going to get an ultra sound so as to figure out what's going on. For anyone who cares....I WOULD NEVER GET THE DEPRO SHOT AGAIN.
I had weight gain after stoping 25lbs in 3 weeks, mood swings, depression and general tiredness. I also had to go back to my Endocrinologist because it threw off my thyroid and needed to switch meds. buyer beware.
I had weight gain after stoping 25lbs in 3 weeks, mood swings, depression and general tiredness. I also had to go back to my Endocrinologist because it threw off my thyroid and needed to switch meds. buyer beware.
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These posts have really helped me. I have been on Depo for 2 years now and am about to get Mirena put in, but my boobs have been so sore and swollen that I was worried I might be pregnant. This makes me feel a lot better since it seems to be a common issue.
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The pain is unbearable! I already have large breasts and now they are swollen. Not a side effect I was told about at the start. Anyone know how long this could last?
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I've had two depo shots. The next one was due a month ago, but didn't get it because I had the essure procedure done. My nipples are sore and tender and I have been spotting. I know I am not pregnant because of the essure. I'm just wondering when I will get my period again.
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Hi all, I've had the same problem with breasts being sore after I finished the depo. Everywhere I looked people were complaining of the same problem, but after talking to a neighbour who had sore breasts after child birth she gave me some advice. It sounded ridiculous, but they were that sore I would have tried anything. It's cheap and really does work. Girls get a savoy cabbage, chill it in the fridge and then run under a cold tap and then put in your breasts for about 20 mins! The relief is amazing!!!!
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Wow thanks for all your stories!! I got my first depo June 2nd and was due for another one end of August and I wasn't able to make a doc appointment to get one so I was going today to get the shot again BUT I have been experiencing extremely sore nipples and I have protected sex so i know I'm not pregnant. Also, I gained 5 pounds not realizing until know it was because the depo was making me eat like a fatty! I just decided I'm not going to get the shot today but I'm going to wait for my period to come and get on the pill.
Again you guys helped me out tremendously!
Again you guys helped me out tremendously!
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I found that having a lot more sex with my husband made my breasts feel much better. Almost always works.
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I have found the same thing. I've also noticed that gentle daily breast massages really help.
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Dear Ms. Jennifer:
I took the depo shot for only 9 months and it has been a miserable experience. First of all of I was 44 when I took them. I was warned of some weight gain, but I wasn't worried about that. While I was overweight to begin with, I didn't think it would matter.....wrong! That wasn't the only thing. I had a cycle the entire time I took the shots and thenafter I sotpped....my cycled STOPPED!!!! For a full year and a half, I had no cycle. I had cramping but nothing else. Then after I stopped the shots, I gained 20 lbs in a 6 week span. During the time I was taking the shots, my hair was falling out, my hair texture changed, my nails became brittle and my mood was a mess. I was moody, unhappy and genrally just mean. I've finally started back my cycle. My hair has finally gained it's normalicy back and my weight had dropped back off. So ANYONE over 30 who is considering this shot D O N ' T, it is the WORSE medicine you can give your body. Use condoms, go back on the pill or just don't use anything, becasue the misery is not worth the fix.
I took the depo shot for only 9 months and it has been a miserable experience. First of all of I was 44 when I took them. I was warned of some weight gain, but I wasn't worried about that. While I was overweight to begin with, I didn't think it would matter.....wrong! That wasn't the only thing. I had a cycle the entire time I took the shots and thenafter I sotpped....my cycled STOPPED!!!! For a full year and a half, I had no cycle. I had cramping but nothing else. Then after I stopped the shots, I gained 20 lbs in a 6 week span. During the time I was taking the shots, my hair was falling out, my hair texture changed, my nails became brittle and my mood was a mess. I was moody, unhappy and genrally just mean. I've finally started back my cycle. My hair has finally gained it's normalicy back and my weight had dropped back off. So ANYONE over 30 who is considering this shot D O N ' T, it is the WORSE medicine you can give your body. Use condoms, go back on the pill or just don't use anything, becasue the misery is not worth the fix.
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