I gained 5 lbs every 3 months. I was on it for a few years, so that really added up. I was also an emotional wreck the entire time. I didn't realize how emotionally off-balance I was until I had stopped. My husband made the comment that I was so much nicer to be around.
2007-03-30 07:34:02
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answered by doodlebuttus 7
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I took the shot and my period started right away. After that, I literally had a period ranging from heavy to light for 8 months. It would stop for a day at the most and then start right back up again. My doctor fed me a lot of crap reasons why (ex. You're body is just ridding itself of toxins...). I never did figure out why it happened considering that you aren't even really supposed to have your period on the shot. I agree that more women should be informed about these kind of stories before making a decision.
2007-04-07 03:01:14
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answered by sweetness_44 2
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I hated depo!!!!
I gained a lot of weight in a short period of time,
it killed my sex life,,,
i withdrew from my husband and started to sleep on the couch,
i was an emotional train wreck,
finally quit taking it,
and it was 10 months before i had my period again,
it was almost 3 years before i was able to conceive again.
They all carry their risk of side effects,
and I have to say, if we are going to be active,
and we choose to take these precautions,
then we need to accept the fact that there may be a risk involved,,,,
I am not saying some ppl don't deserve to be rewarded due to severe side effects, it CAN happen-
but everything comes with side effects anymore these days,
that is why everyone is going to natural supplements,,,
Its just a chance that we take,,some get lucky, others don't.
I wish you the best of luck in what ever you decide.
Be careful and stay well.
2007-04-06 18:56:15
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answered by trinity3x3 3
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I was on it for four and a half years starting at my sons 10 check up. In all that time the only period I had was the one right after his birth and my primary doctor never showed any concern. I slowly started having abdominal pain and also began avoided having intercourse due to vaginal dryness. Later I went to a new doctor (as I had relocated) and was told I needed to immediately discontinue the shots and had to start female hormone therapy. It took over a year for my periods to begin again and I had been unsuccessful conceiving again and gave up after trying for two and a half years.
2007-04-04 17:02:44
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answered by shanma 1
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Oh my goodness! What a story do I have to tell you. I'm only 15 and I use to be the happy teenager, hung out at the mall, was going to be on the cheerleading team, etc. Oh, and for me, I gained 5lbs of water weight when it started wearing off
Here are a list of my side effects:
- gained 18 lbs (which I struggle to lose
- 2 migraines and I've never had any before the shot
- increased appetite
- excess fatigue (I would sleep for 18 hours straight and could never get up)
- cravings
- moodiness
- chills (which may/may not be associated with the Depo_
- a 3 month CONSTANT long period that I have yet to fix (going to GYN on Wed)
Don't go back for your shot of you have ANY symptoms anyone tells you they get. Chances are they will just get worse. I hope you don't get side effects. Good luck.
2007-03-30 08:55:56
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answered by Anonymous
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i was on depo and i gained about 65 pounds in 6 months while taking it i also had a mini mental breakdown while taking it and had to be put on medication they said that the hormones in the shot had got my chemicals so off balance and i couldnt hardly function
2007-03-30 07:30:55
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answered by kc 2
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I hate this drug! I only had one shot and decided never to renew it. My side effects were:
- Irratibly
- sadness (depression is a strong word in this case)
- lacked the desire for sex
- achny
- weight gain ( 20 lbs in 2 months)
Now we are TTC but my body is not back to normal. This drug lasts way longer than 3 months. I had my shot Nov. 1 and I haven't had a real AF yet, and I'm not ovulating. :-(
2007-04-04 22:40:31
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answered by jenarul 2
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I've been on it for 9 months here are my side effects
head aches
depression
anxiety attacks
hot flashes
abdominal pains
unpredictable bleeding
nausea
2007-04-03 08:54:53
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answered by Lin_Z 4
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I was extremely moody, which of course I didn't know until I went of off it. I also had Cancerous cells removed from my cervix with my Dr said was a result of Depo.
2007-04-06 08:28:14
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answered by HollyBerry 1
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i have been on it for about 5 years now- since my daughter has been born. i have had no problems. i no longer have any kind of period or cramps. i havent gained any weight- nothing. i really like it. the only thing i worry about is they say it can lower your calcium levels and your not supposed to be on it long term. its just too hard with pills- its impossible to takle them at the exact same time every day.
2007-03-30 07:49:04
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answered by kerijo7 1
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