Depo Provera.?

Question

I am 15 years old and my mom took me to get the depo shot today. I didnt know anything about it. The Dr. told me the side effects but that they aren't common. I was researching it on yahoo answers and there are more than enough horror stories about it to make me regret getting the shot.
can someone just tell me the facts about weight gain, depression, dryness(during sexual activity),sexual appetite, and all the other side effects of it.

Answer 1

For some people, Depo Provera works wonderfully. For me, however, I gained thirty pounds right off the bat (which I lost after the shot had worn off) and I became almost arthritic. I could not get out of bed in the mornings, I hurt so badly. I don't know if this was part of the depo shot, but I believe I had a bad reaction because I could not attribute my sudden onset of symptoms to anything else. Once the depo had worn off, I was better. I also bled like a stuck hog for three months straight. Like I said, some people love it. I had a horrible experience with it. I got the IUD after that and never had a problem again.
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I can only tell you about my experience with it. I was using it for about 4 years. I loved the convenience of not having to worry about birth control and only having to get a shot every 3 months. I also have high blood pressure, and the depo is perfectly safe for someone with that condition.
Side effects:
- I have osteoporosis in my family, so I stopped taking it when I discovered that it can lead to bone loss
- I didn't have any weight gain associated with it.
- I experienced moodiness and irritability which stopped after the depo got out of my system
- Depo did significantly decrease sexual desire and responsiveness
- the worst symptom I experienced was severe insomnia which resolved itself once my body got rid of the depo.
You need to evaluate the pros and cons and talk with your doctor to see if this is the best birth control for you.

Answer 3

Get off now!!! Yes, the weight gain is a problem, I gained 40lbs very quickly (after 2 shots). By the time I was on my third shot, the benefits were out weighed the consequences. (pun intended) With any birth-control their are risks for hair loss, it was until later that I discovered everyone I knew who used depo had significant hair loss, including myself. None of us put the two together. Their are other long lasting problems too... reconsider and fast!

Answer 4

I'm sorry to hear that you were forced to get that shot. I had only one shot and I regret it.

My symptoms - weight gain, acne (I'm 26 years old!), lack of desire for sex, dryness, no periods, moody in the beginning, moody after coming off of it. It's been 26 weeks since I had my shot, and I still haven't gotten my period back.

I know you're not planning on kids right now, but it could mess up your ovaries in the long run.
Here is a site where you can read up on it.

http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/bcdepo.htm

Drink lots of water, exercise and eat fresh fruits and vegetables to get this out of your system!

Answer 5

I would show your mom the stories you read online, and you could show her the reviews of depo on the link in my source.

I was on depo for four years and I would never EVER recommend someone your age to go on depo.

I gained a LOT of weight as well as having horrible mood swings. I also spotted at odd times. Had no libido either.

I would consult with your doctor or get a second opinion on the depo shot.

I am on Kariva (pill) now. No weight gain, no mood swings, my libido is back. Won't go on depo anymore.

Answer 6

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