I am currently on the Depo shot, which I get every three months. But I have been told by a friend that, if I'm on it too long, it can harm my ability to have children in the future. Since I'll be in college for at least another two years and want to start a career before I have a kid, I'll probably be on birth control for another two years or so. What is the safest method (patch, pill, or shot)? I already have my reservations about the patch (due to irritating side-effects my sister had) and the pill because I'm afraid I'll forget to take it. But, if I must, I'll give them a shot. Also, would it be a good idea to periodically switch up methods or something?
2007-09-04 22:07:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Seriously its best to ask a medical professional about issues like this, they have more info than your friends or random yahoo users. Your health is too important to mess around with.
2007-09-04 22:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be sterile, but you may have problems conceiving.
I know of people who got pregnant ON the shot, immediately after coming off the shot, and some who had to talk to a fertility specialist. SO it all really depends on how much damage it has done to your body.
TOO many women have too many negative experiences on the depo shot that I would not recommend it for anyone to use.
I myself was on it for four years and I am so glad I am off of it. The side affects were horrible.
I am very forgetful, but I use Kariva (pill) and have not forgotten it yet. Use yahoo calendars to text your cell phone, or email you, or use your watch to set a certain time to take them. Or use your cell phone calendar to go off at the same time each day.
2007-09-05 04:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the depo shot is risky stuff. im on the mini pill which is similar but less risky.
2007-09-04 22:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋