I am 17 years old. In March 2005 I got on depo to stop my period. I got off on March 2006. I gotoff because it was causing me bowel and stomach problems. I wanted to know if any of you had this problem so I know I am not going crazy. Please girls help me.
2006-10-07 14:07:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
you should switch over to ortho tri cyclen lo...it still protects against pregnancy and has less hormones in it than all the other forms of BC, but it still does the job. as long as you remember to take it everyday, i know its a hassle and that why a lot of people get the depovera shot, but hey -- theres's less side effects. well at least for me. talk to your ob/gyn about it. he/she should be able to prescribe you with another method of birth control that suits your needs :) hope i helped.
2006-10-07 19:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Renee` 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not going crazy the depo shot has been the cause of very serious problems for YEARS including yours, severe weight gain, hair on the chest, hands, feet, stomach, it can also make you sterile as with all birth control medication but the depo shot has been shown to have a higher sterility rate. Since you are stopping your period completely no one should be surprised by any of this, you are stopping your body's natural process. I do not agree with birth control since it is very harsh on the females body but unfortunately this is the only 99% effective way a woman can protect herself from unwanted pregnancy. Let's just hope they will figure something out soon that doesn't hurt the female body.
2006-10-07 21:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was on depo for several years and did not have any problems, but i know that there are side effects. depo is a medication and all medications have risks of possible side effects, so no you are not going crazy. talk to your doctor and he/she can help you find another form of birth control that will work for you.
2006-10-07 21:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had severe reactions to Depo (especially the intestinal issues and headaches)... I had one shot and it took me going on fertility drugs 9 months later to return to a cycle so I could conceive.
2006-10-07 22:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by B N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but I bled for like 5 months off and on, it sucked I hate that form of BC and would never recommend it to anyone my odc only put me on it b/c I don't have insurance and he gave me two perscriptions to last me 6 months to help me out financially. What a dumb decision!!!
2006-10-07 22:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 12 i start mine alittle bit it is very painful and now i know you might have the same as me it feels alful your not crazy no one is crazy it is very hurtful i hope you be alright i hope you don't get the same pain i have
2006-10-07 21:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by bholder_23024 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
didn't have bowel problems but I did gain weight.
2006-10-07 21:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by juanandonlyone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It made me cranky and mean.
2006-10-07 21:09:30 · answer #8 · answered by noonee333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋