I would like to know ladies if the depot shot was a good method of birth control for you.And if there are are side affects were they drastic or moderate or none.Were there things you could do to prevent certain side affects.And if the depot didnt work for you what did.....ps I have a busy life so i need some thing convient.i really need your help ladies cuz im a 145 lbs. woman and i would like to know if the depo would make me big or would i loss weight cause I dont want either or to happen.Also did it clear any acne or breakouts for you.Thanks
2007-11-03 11:02:06 · 7 answers · asked by mamacita4562003 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Not sure if the shot had anything to do with it but once I got off the shot, took last one in January, and then finally got pregnant in September and had a miscarriage. Now I'm scared about getting pregnant again so I won't have to go through that again. I've gained like 30 lbs since starting the shot... And was always very moody. Still very moody and my body just seems not to want to get back in line.
2007-11-06 01:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Christin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on it for 7 years...If i could afford it, I would definitely go back on it...Never had my period. Gained about 5-10 lbs(fluctuating) in the whole 7 years. I have heard of people losing clumps of hair, but they also ate really unhealthily (if that's a word?) My only "side effect" as it neared my next shot I got very moody, and sometimes aggressive and snappy. So I would get my shot every 2 1/2 months instead of 3 months...
2016-04-02 03:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its HORRIBLE...
I suffered a lot of horrible side affects from the shot. I'd never recommend this to anyone as too many women suffer serious health issues because of it.
http://www.rateitall.com/t-330-birth-control-methods.aspx
That link will have more reviews and you could also google "depo provera lawsuit".
I went to Kariva immediately after and I'm so much happier now. I only hope that the depo shot didn't screw with my ability to conceive.
Don't take depo!
2007-11-03 12:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a horid time on it as did the people around me. For 4 years I did not get my periode, not once not even a little bit. (It had it's perks) There have been cases where women bled non stop.
Then there were mood swings and I gained 20 pounds. People thought I was pregnant.
Trust me it is not worth it
2007-11-03 11:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't want to talk about all the trouble i've gone and am still going through 5 years later after just one shot. but i'd recommend that you stay away from the shot if you can. most people i know who've used it ended up w/ side effects.
you should try Mirena.
2007-11-03 11:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by AFRICANA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I gained like 20 lbs. :(
And, every month when i should have had a period my stomach would swell up so big that i couldn't wear jeans and the pain would be severe..
But that's just me, some people have no symptoms at all. Particularly, realy skinny people. People who are naturally thin.
2007-11-03 11:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by untuhchabul 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My girl was on depo, side affects were she was really horny all the time.
Potential side affect: bow legged, sore jaws, pregnancy
2007-11-03 11:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Rick F 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋