i'm planning on getting the birth control vaccination, and it's every 3 months, i just don't like taking pills. Anyone out there that is on this vaccination? Does it work? i mean anything bad happen sense you got it?
2007-12-08 23:56:36 · 4 answers · asked by S.O.S 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is not by definition a "vaccination" it is simply a hormone shot to keep you from ovulating... It has similar side effects and risks as the birth control pill - just a different way of administering it
edit: to mike above I half agree with you.... but not all vaccinations are permanent in fact many wear off after several years... one must get titers drawn to see if some of the vaccines they had in the past are still effective, they may need boosters
2007-12-09 00:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, just looking at the vocabulary, you are likely to get better answers with correct words: A vaccination takes care of a virus and is permanent. If for birth control, it has got to be a shot. And considering how powerful hormones are in controlling the body, it would have to be a pretty powerful shot and have some strange side effects. I think you need to do more than ask here.
2007-12-09 00:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Depovera shot, on many occasions, can make the female gain weight (anywhere from 5-20 lbs.)
You also need to be aware that the Depovera shot makes your bones less dense. So remember to take the daily recommended Calcium because you'd probably be more prone to fractures.
If you don't want to get the vaccination, but don't want the pills, there is new contraception called the Nuvaring. It's a ring that you stick up your vagina (doesn't sound pleasant, but it works for people who don't want to take pills) every week for 3 weeks. And when it's time for your period, you just take it out and throw it away. But if you want to do the back-to-back method, just put in a new Nuvaring when it's time for your period.
2007-12-09 00:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by Yen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the depo shot Yes I have had that, It was great once in the hip once every three months my leg hair didn't grow fast at all and my skin was clear of breakouts, I didn't have a period but here was the reason I stopped taking it after three years I gained about 45 pounds in that three years. I don't know if the shot was to blame or not. I have heard it does cause slight weight gain but if you can afford to gain it is worth it.
2007-12-09 00:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Elora born 12-21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋