Obviously not at the same time, you know what I mean.
Which is better?
2006-09-26 02:43:56 · 8 answers · asked by Yasmin H 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
To anyone who's already answered or is about to answer...
Have you had long periods with the injection? I have, nearly 10 weeks now, I'm trying to be patient because I know it gets lighter the more injections you have. But it is really annoying, it's quite light but heavy enough to use tampons.
2006-09-28 01:57:47 · update #1
I used depo (the shot) for 7 years, and I liked it except for the weight gain, which wasn't that bad. But my doctor thought that I should stop because of the bone density risks. Now I am on the nuvaring and I LOVE it. It takes a bit to get used to but as far as non-pill birth control (which I wouldn't remember) I think it's the best with the least risks.
2006-09-26 03:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the depot leupronicide injection for 180 days (30 days X 6 injections)
It was for period pain prevention...
within 6 months after the last shot, I got pregnant, so be careful!!
Depot Leupronicide is (from what I heard), the most dangerous and controversial drug out there, even though the max length of time for it to be injected would be for 6 month time frame, and they generally don't do that run of injections ever again in a life time.
Issues I had: moodiness and hot flashes.
I ate a lot healthier, so weight gain wasn't an issue..I wound up losing a few pounds cuz I was so worried about it (worked out every day for 1-2+ hours).
2006-09-26 10:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by silver butterfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the implant for 5 years. I was one of the first 500 done. A lot of spotting and the long term side effect of facial hair has been awful. At the time it worked but I dont know that I would do it again. The depo shot works, but get ready to deal with weight gain.
2006-09-26 09:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Wife used the injection for 2 years it worked well for her i believe each injection lasts 3 months no forgetting no side affects but when she stopped we ended up having Twins now we have 6 children and her tubes are tied and yes i offered to get fixed and she did not want that done to me don't know why but she is the Boss and that's fine with me Michael
2006-09-26 09:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive never tried the implant but ive been using the depo shot (injection) on @ off for the last 11 years. you get it every 12 weeks so you dont have to remember to get up and take a pill every morning.you can make the appointment for your next shot before you leave the drs office.you may gain a little weight and you may lose your period.it works for me.
2006-09-26 10:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by lovey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never tried the implant but i had the injection after i gave birthto my first child and i had the most horrible, constant headache for three months none stop. Needless to say, I never took it again.
2006-09-26 09:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by misfit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the implant and it is great once in your arm you don't have to worry about it for 3 years i have had no problems on it but i have heard that some woman have.
2006-09-26 09:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by moccaebby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful, lof of problems and a lot of ladies get pregnant
2006-09-26 09:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋