Should I? I really don't know becuase my man and I don't do it regularly but when we use a condom it's like i know it's going to break or something is going to happen. And are the side affects real bad?
2007-03-21 13:58:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I didn't have the worst of my side-effects right away, but for the first 9 months (3 injections), I gained 5 pounds, started getting hot flashes (I was 17, so it wasn't menopause), and always found myself irritable after each injection.
Unfortunately, those were the least of my worries. I started having cramping (without a period), lost vaginal lubrication and elasticity, which made for painful intercourse, and developed severe depression.
I stopped back in October and went back to the pill and I've been so much better physically and emotionally. I've known women who had no trouble with Depo-Provera whatsoever, but they are the minority. Also, recent studies are showing an increase in the chances of osteoporosis after menopause in women who took the shot for over 2 years. I would talk it over with your doctor and see what method of hormonal contraception is right for you.
2007-03-21 14:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by mkbrocato 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i didnt like the depo shot, first of all i like having a period every month, it lets me know my system is working. second of all i gained 30 pounds. third, as soon as you stop taking it, you are EXTREMELY fertile. i got pregnant as soon as i got of that crap.
2007-03-21 14:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! Don't do it. The side effects are awful.
2007-03-21 20:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave yourself alone.
2007-03-21 14:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by butterfly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋