Want to Stop Depo, But Have ?s Posted: 04-18-05 20:50pm
I have been on depo for 10 years on and
off. The longest time period being 4
years (this time) and I guess after all
the reading I have been lucky in some
forms. I didn't have the bleeding like
others, all though that first time I got
off depo to get pregnant with my son I
ended up with cysts (?) that broke and
emergency surgery (excuse the spelling).
The second time I got off depo to get
pregnant with my second child it took less
then 6 months and I was pregnant. This
time ive been on depo for nearly 4 years
and I am thinking about not getting my
next shot (may 19th) because I would like
to experience the sexual side of life with
my husband. The loss of my sex drive
some would say is because of having kids,
but I dont think so. I mentioned to my
gyno about it she told me to try avlamil
and after 1 year of 45.00 a month and no
results I gave up. The mood swings I
dont want them anymore. I have a little
time to think, but I am rare when I say I
hope I dont get pregnant for the next 2
years if I stop. Im 26 now but I like
life with only 2 children (1 boy and 1
girl is perfect) and ready to start the
family vacations and fun with the ages
they are (5 and 4). Any suggestions as
to what I should do?
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mandilyn
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 158 Location: WI
Posted: 04-18-05 20:59pm
Have you thought about an iud? Sounds
like that might be perfect for you. The
mirena iud is a really good one...This
might be a good choice for you. Once
placed, you can leave it in for up to 5
years. It contains hormones and most
women stop getting their period
altogether. There are very few side
effects. You're covered from the moment
it's inserted and can enjoy "freedom" to
have sex whenever you want without worries
about getting pregnant. I'm pretty sure
it's 99.9% effective. In all honesty,
it's the next best thing to having a
tubal. The people at your insurance
company can tell you whether or not it's a
covered benefit...It is expensive! But,
over 5 years it pays for itself. They do
have a website with more info --> www.Mirena-us.Com
there is also a non-hormonal iud called
paragard that can be left in place for up
to 10 years. This one is a little
cheaper and basically has the same effect.
I think more women report bleeding with
this brand however.
