What r your experiences with Depo Provera shot? wanted to try it but now scared...?

Question

Is anyone out there who actually had a good experience with the shot??? i didn't do it this month (even tho got the prescription) just cuz after doing some research on the internet I got all freaked out about all the side-effects like weight gain and whatnot. Too many people saying that they have a negative experience with the shot...Plus loosing periods - is it even natural? It can't be good for u can it??? Anywayz please help me decide! Tell me about ur experiences whatever they are!

Answer 1

Depo-Provera
How it works:
Every three months, your doctor gives you and injection of progestin, a synthetic hormone that suppresses ovulation and interferes with implantation.
It is 97% effective. You only have to think about birth control 4 times a year. It contains no estrogen, so you don't have to worry about blood clots, and other risks associated with birth control pills. There is a new version called Depo-SubQ Provera104 that contains one-third less progestin than the original Depo, so side effects have been drastically reduced.
You may have irregular periods during the first three to six months of use, and it takes an average of 10 months for your periods to return after your last shot, so this method is not ideal if you want to become pregnant within a year or so after discontinuing use.
Weight gain:
Women put on an average of 5.5 pounds during the first year of use. (Which does not calculate to "massive weight gain")
The shot is also associated with bone loss because it shuts down ovulation, resulting in low levels of estrogen, a hormone that protects bone. As a result, the FDA has restricted the use of Depo to no more than two years at a time.

Answer 2

I was on the shot for one month, and I am a skinny person only wighing 110 lbs after the 3 month I gained 10 lbs........I would be very hungry often.....I dont reccomend it because when I was suppose to go back in to get the second shot 3mo later I missed my appt and got rushed to er because the shot is supposed to be put on a week before the last one finishes I was in my bed 5 days straight without eating...only fruit, and any movement I made would make my stomach hurt, i would take painkillers..advil,etc but the wouldnt work and right after the last day I was sick my period came but ppl have different side effects to it.......i just couldnt gain weight w anything I would pig out and still nothing would happen and the shot got me a little heavier and still growing

Answer 3

I personally miss Depo Provera. I am on Seasonale now, but would much prefer the Depo. I had to stop it because my insurance would not cover it. I have really really really painful periods, so even 4 a year is to many for me. As far as not having a period, the depo (and the seasonale for that matter) prevent the egg from being implanted in the uterus, if there is no egg, there is no uterine lining, so there is nothing to shed. so not having a period is not a big deal. with any type of birth control, you need to first of all speak with your ob/gyn. make a consultation appointment, or let them know when you schedule you want extra time. she/he can answer all your questions, and help you make the best decision for yourself. also you can check sites like webmd, for more info. good luck and God bless!

Answer 4

One of my friends, Laura, has the shot every 3 months and loves it, no side effects whatsoever.

I like Seasonale, you only get your periods 4 times a year! It's great!!!!!!!

Answer 5

i have the shot every three months and the only side effect i have is not having a period which my doctor says happens sometimes other than that i havent had a problem.

Answer 6

EVERYONE i have known has told me they gained massive weight from the shot, but each person's body is different, so you may not have this same side-effect.

Answer 7

my mom was on it.. i'm pretty sure they had to take her off cuz it causes bone marrow loss or something like that I'M NOT SURE.... but whatever it was they made her get back on the pill. it does make you not have your period BUT she said she did sometimes leak unexpectadly... i dont know about weight gain... shes good with staying the same but i think she might have went up 5 but then lost it soon after... other then that she said it worked good.
hope this helped!

Answer 8

i took the shot two times, i dont recommend it, however everyone is different
the thing is that once it is in your system it is there
i had anxiety and i felt like i hated my husband lol
i was irritable...i had just had a baby so that may have caused alot of my feelings as well, but i have heard alot of cases of the same symptoms