I need your opinion?! (Depo-Provera)?

Question

I had my first child Jan. 27, 2007. I got my first Depo-Provera shot on March 20, 2007 at my 6 weeks checkup.

I have always been a moody person the week before my period (before I got pregnant) and fairly calm and laid-back during. Now that I've gotten the Depo, I've had my period for 2 weeks (and counting) and I've been moody the ENTIRE TIME! Before my period lasted 3-5 days tops. My fiance can't stand to be around me, I get upset over the stupidest little things, and it's just effecting me horribly. I know it's one of the side effects and so is a longer period before it actually stops it...but I don't like it. I didn't think my mood would get worse.

My Dr. told me to wait until I get the second shot in June, because for the first 3 months I am just adjusting to it mentally, emotionally, and hormonally. But, I'm thinking about switching to the pill, or some other form of BC before then. I don't like the way Depo has affected me.

Any suggestions? Suggestions on a new BC?

I never had BC before I was pregnant. This is the first time.

Answer 1

I took the Depo shot for several years and I would NEVER recommend it to anyone!! I gained alot of weight and had terrible mood swings especially a few weeks before I was supposed to get the next shot. I had some spotting when I started the shots and then my periods stopped completely. However, that didn't help me any when I stopped them years later because I had a solid period for 3 months! Awful!
I would recommend another form of BC, there are so many different types of pills out there.
After I had my children it took a couple of months to figure out which pill was best for me (because some of them can cause moodiness too), but it is wonderful when you find one that will work for you.

Answer 2

I am on Depo as well. My moods are JUST like yours...all over the place. I am in the middle of my 3rd shot and have been having a period for the last 3 weeks! I called my Dr. and she put me on Ortho-Tricyclen Lo (birth control pills) to increase my estrogen levels and "even out" my hormones and stop the bleeding. Needless to say, I'll no longer be getting shots, and I pray both my moods and the periods stop! Good luck girl! Just know you are not alone!!!

Answer 3

depo does big changes!!! believe i've been on it for a while now (a little over 2 years) and i seem to be moody all day, everyday now. the benefit of depo is that you wont get your period while youre on it (after about the 3rd shot) but it screws around with your emotions and hormones alot. dont get me wrong it works great but the side effects suck!!

Answer 4

I had HORRIBLE mood swings on depo provera. I also had weight gain and spotted at odd times.

I would seriously get OFF the depo shot. TOO many negatives and only one positive.

I was on Depo for four years and am glad I am off of it.

I am on Kariva (pill) now and much happier.

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Answer 5

i think depo is the worst birth control you could possible take, it has a horrible side effect of causing low bone density and can even lead you to osteoporosis, as well as blood clots, for me, i was extremely irritable and my hair used to falll out in handfuls, i dont think the is the best route for your body or your relationships, try something with lower hormones, like ortho tri-cyclen lo, the moodiness should lessen

Answer 6

i got it a while ago and have had my second shot. at first i had some spotting for a few mnths but now i am fine i dont have that nemore i have had no hairloss or weight gain and as far as im conserned i have had no further problems with it and am planning on getting my 3rd nxt month sometime so i think you should get it. and if you gain ne weight it wont be that much my friend gained 5 at the most but thats it