I am sooooo looking forward to the "Overactive Sex Drive". At the moment, I want nothing to do with sex... *sigh*
HRT Cake? I just googled and I am shocked and excited to try this. Thanks for the suggestion. Any luck with a libido surge brox? LOL
I'm curious as to if you ever got off the shot. I know your post is very old but I relate to it most because it has been 15 years that I've been on it. It's been 2 weeks since my scheduled shot & I feel like death. Does it get better? How long does it last? Do you ever lose the weight or feel better? I was gonna try the patch but now I don't know....
I am glad you mentioned the crazy dreams. I have been off Depo for 3 weeks now and I have been having insane dreams , and in the past I have never had a dream I could recall. I also have extremely sore and enlarged breasts , moodiness , head pressure and migraines and the past two days have been filled with nausea. I can't even eat , there is no desire . I am also losing weight fast back to where I was my entire adult life. I am 28 and was on Depo for 2 years.
Hi all,
I'm interested in hearing about contraceptive options after coming off the depo?
My son was born when I was a nieve 19, after which began to use the Nuva Ring for just less than 2 years, but didn't feel confident that I could be protected by it. So, being a little useless at remembering to take regular antibiotics at the correct times, etc. didn't even consider the pill.
I began the depo and continued untli the end of 2013. My next injection was due at the beginning of February '14, but as I'm not currently in a relationship decided not to continue, and to give my body a break. Concerning the depo, I have nothing negative to say about it. I experienced no side effects, despite being period-free for years (with the odd spotting but bever more than a few hours each 4-6 months). I count this as a blessing. Although my libido pretty much disappeared for the past 2 years, I'm not sure if this was cuased by the depo or the boyfriend at the time ;)
So now, it is about 6 weeks since my depo was due. I have had spotting (as is usual for me now, a couple of hours one day but nothing worth mentioning). This was about two weeks ago, so one month after the injection was due.
I do have sensitive nipples, something I never had before, for the past two weeks or so. This is different, and a new experience but I can't say it is painful. Unfortunately, I cannot say that my boobs have suddenly enlarged, as others have mentioned. (I wish!!!)
I do find I have a serious desire to resurrect my sex life all of a sudden, but I'm not acting on that for the time being. While I am certainly intent on giving my body at least a 6 month break from chemicals, I am curious to find out the methods available to someone who has used the depo for so long.
My own doctor has told me the mirena and the bar are my only options, and I am not keen on either of those. I did go for a second opinion, but was told the exact same thing.
Ladies, if anyone has come off the depo, and has had this conversation with their doctor, please reply and let me know about the options. It is not something you can easily find through google.
And I am also planning to have a bone density test within the next month :) as is advised...
I'm so glad to see this thread! I took drop in my teens and had no issues. I have two children, the youngest is 5. My husband and I have used condoms since he was born. I found out I was going to need the anthrax vaccines before spending a year away from my family. I started depo to prevent pregnancy and potential birth defects. The next month, I had a 40ish day period. I left for my assignment prior to my next dose, and seeing as I'm abstinent, opted not to get the next dose. My period returned two months later, but wasn't heavy or regular. Now four months later, I'm having pregnancy symptoms, but haven't had intercourse.
Quick response. Have been on it once for 2 years and off for 18 months. Period came back after 18 months, then I went back ON for 8 years. Still no period back after 7 months BUT returned libido and lubrication at last!!
·Lost weight.
·Spotted after intercourse.
·Developed back problems.
·My pelvis problems worsened.
·Hair loss (?).
·GOT PREGNANT.
Reading all of this makes me feel like I'm not alone. I was on depo no more then 2 years. While on depo...lost of sex drive,hot flashes, moody, dry spells,sore breast, etc....coming off as of right now I been dealing with my breast being super sore, both my fiance and myself have noticed my breast have got bigger, sore nipples, cramping, hopefully my period will be coming soon, I feel extremely tired my body feels weak...
Estroven. Black Cohosh. Ibuprofen. Heating pads and hot Epsom salt baths for the muscle aches / sore breasts. I've even gone as far as using Epsom salt muscle rub & Aspercream muscle rub to help ease the soreness. (I'm sure this is not recommended, but when in desperation...)