I'm 26 now and don't plan to stop using Depo until menopause. I don't want to get my tubes tied in the event I MIGHT want to have another baby though after losing my second to SIDS this is unlikely.
Anyway, do you think this is safe?
2007-07-02 07:27:21 · 3 answers · asked by kfount400 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No I don't.
After five years you need a bone density check as depo royally screws with your bone health (and overall health actually).
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
You do have a chance of becoming infertile after prolonged use, but that isn't 100% true for every woman. You MAY however have to be off of depo for a few years before you can conceive.
I've known people who got pregnant on the depo, immediately off the depo (after 3 years), and some who had to see a fertility specialist.
2007-07-02 08:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well after using Depo for about 2 years, you become infertile. So, if you plan on having kids, the doctor should take you off about 2 years in advance. When I went and got my first shot last week, I was told that it actually shouldn't be used for a long period of time because of the health risks. The bone density loss, abnormal abdomen pains, etc can cause problems in the future. Since you are 26 and have a while to go before menopause, I doubt that they would let you stay on it that long. But your GYN might disagree and let you stay on it. I would talk to her and get her opinion and see what happens.
2007-07-02 14:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by First L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not recommended that you use it for longer than two years due to it decreasing your bone mass and drastically increasing your odds for osteoporosis. Talk to your doc. Aren't there any other methods of B.C. that you're willing to consider (IUDs, etc.)? GL!
2007-07-02 14:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋