I find that while my periods are lighter on this pill, they are still quite heavy. I also find it difficult to take the pill at the exact same time every day due to uni, work and another medical reason which makes me sleep alot. I have weaned myself off Zoloft as I suffered from depression last year. Does depo provera stop your periods or will I still keep getting them? Also when in your cycle should you get your first injection?
2007-02-26 14:47:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You can get the shot anytime during your cycle. And yes it does stop your periods completely.
I have a horror story to tell with the shot though, i don't recommend it to anyone. Unless you have a really high metabolism it will most likely make you gain weight, a lot of weight. I gained 20 lbs on the shot. I guess it just makes you crave carbs.. But every month when i was suppost to have my period my stomach would just bloat out so big i couldn't fit into my jeans and i would get severe pain. I even had to go to the doctor for it, but they couldn't do anything for me. It takes 3 months for the shot to wear off.
2007-02-26 14:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by untuhchabul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also have not gained a terrible amoont of weight. my story is similar to unicorns_77. I started on depo about 13 years ago. i am very bad with pills and this came along. I have periods 4 times a year. usually fairly light, but sometimes they go on and on for over a week.
I have gained a total of 14 pounds over the course of 13 years on it. However, I am not sure if that is the Depo or just me and bad habits. I did actually go down in weight for a bit. I hate exercise and am currently cooking for one. My doctor is not the slightest bit concerned with any weight gain. I have been going to the same doctor for only 9 of these years and while being seen with this doctor have only gained maybe 4 - 5 pounds tops.
The biggest issues for me is decreased bone density and figuring out how long it will take to have a baby, if I chose to do that. It can take up to two years once you stop taking it.
You usually get your first shot during your period...I think...been so long I have forgotten. Your doctor's office should tell you that.
But seriously do not take depo just so you have period help.
2007-02-26 16:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful. Not only did Depo cause me to gain about 15 lbs in 3 months but I got horrible mood swings. I had never had a weight problem before and was pretty even-tempered but within one month of the shot I felt like I constantly had PMS, bloating, all my pre-period signs. And even though it's supposed to stop your periods, you still spot throughout the first 3 months at any given time. I'm not trying to scare you , it's just that I never knew all these things could happen and if someone had told me, I never would've gotten the shot. for the record, I use the patch now and I'm very happy with it.
2007-02-26 14:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Megan O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I turned 18 I used depo provera and would not recommend it! Within 6 months I had put on 15 kilos, my skin got more acne, still had bleeding and worst of all developed dark hairs on my chest and neck areas!! After stopping i lost the weight, skin cleared up, but unfortunately the hair is still growing, meaning i carry tweezers everywhere I go! What it does it tricks you mind into thinking your pregnant so you dont get your period but you get all the symptoms of pregnancy. I wish someone had explained this to me, as your doctor wont.
2007-02-28 19:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by han83b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...everyone else is giving you horror stories.....mine is the exact opposite...I loved being on depo...never gained any weight...no mood swings......no period.....my skin was great...the only real downfall that I found was that I wasn't all that interested in sex....not that I didn't want it at all but wasn't as interested in it as I was before I started depo....I would say talk to your Dr....every thing is different for everyone....
2007-02-26 15:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by unicorns_77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt think it was still on the market! I have heard horrible stories- my sis- in- law was 3 months pregnant with twins before she knew it (on the shot) she lost 1 of them. IS IT NATURAL TO NOT HAVE A PERIOD? I know it sucks but we have them for a reason ladies! Think about that!
2007-02-27 02:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dont get it like others you gain a lot of weight.... ive gained 50 pounds since i got it and that was a year ago...and having to take calcium pills...thats too much!! but everyones different...it might work for u
2007-02-26 15:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by **PrinCess** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont use depo provera . its bad for u . search depo provera horror stories
2007-02-26 14:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs.Hernandez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i took depo and it stoped my periods too. i also gained tons of weight.i had a frind that bled all the time non stop!
2007-02-26 14:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋