depro-provera and your mood?

Question

so for all you ladies out there on the shot, has it ever made you extremely moody..to the point that you do not want to be around yourself. I just went back on it abter 5 years off and oh my goodness...mood swing...aahhh

Answer 1

Dear Asker!
I would like to share with you some knowledges about the the disadvantages, side effects, and risks of Depo-Provera.

At first, the increased level of progesterone in your body may cause irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting. Gradually, as your shots continue, you will stop having periods. After you stop getting the shots, your menstrual periods will begin to return to normal.

If you decide to have a baby, it may take you at least a year to conceive after the last shot. Consider using Depo-Provera for birth control only if you know you don't want to get pregnant for at least a year.

Many women have no problems while using Depo-Provera. However, the following side effects have been reported by some women, and you should watch for them:

weight gain
headaches
nervousness
abdominal or back pain
breast pain
weakness or fatigue
dizziness
acne
fluid retention (swelling)
decreased sex drive
depression
nausea
insomnia.
Other cautions associated with Depo-Provera are:

This medicine may decrease the amount of calcium in your bones. This may increase your risk of osteoporosis and broken bones. Your provider may tell you take calcium and vitamin D to lessen the loss of calcium from your bones. If you need birth control for more than 2 years, your health care provider may suggest another birth control method or ask you to have bone density tests.
Depo-Provera does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS. Latex or polyurethane condoms are the only safe way to protect against AIDS.
If you have diabetes, Depo-Provera may cause a mild increase in your blood sugar. This may require a change in the amount of medicine you take for diabetes. Check with your health care provider about this.
If you have a history of depression and are taking Depo-Provera, your provider will watch you closely for signs of depression. You may need to get help from a counselor and stop getting the shots if your depression recurs.

Hope that may help you!
Good luck!

Answer 2

Depo provera is HELL IMO...

Its horrible... mood swings, loss of libido, many other serious health risks on the shot.

Please reconsider it...

http://www.rateitall.com/t-330-birth-control-methods.aspx

I was on it, had horrible effects, got off of it, and have been on Kariva and I'm a LOT healthier and happier!

Answer 3

Definitely!!!! I was on it for a long time and it also made me gain weight. I got endometriosis and my OB/GYN said that depo is not very good for your body and made me quit getting the shot right away. Be sure you weigh all your options and get all the information and then make an educated decision about if it' right for you. Good luck!!

Answer 4

of course it does. The side effects of that shot are awful. Get off of it while you can!