Looking to Try the Shot... Posted: 04-27-05 22:12pm
I recently found out after I had been
experiencing dizziness, chest/leg pain,
and bad headaches that I have a blood
clotting disorder and will never be able
to take birth control containing estrogen
(i was on the patch). My only option is
the shot but my older sister was on it and
had bad experiences with it...However,
she's now on the patch and has no problems
and I do realize every body is different..
She gained 17 pounds (which was so
unusual because she has always been 90
lbs!) i've also read on the internet that
many people have had horrible experiences
and that it leads your body to believing
you're going through menopause! I'm very
concerned about weight gain...I am very in
shape (i work out everyday!) and just
recently got myself to my ideal weight
(110 lbs) so... I'm definately not
looking to get fat or gain any weight for
that matter! Lol. I would appreciate it
so much if anyone could give me any
personal experiences...Bad or good?
Thanks :d
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iamabee
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 1
Posted: 05-03-05 13:16pm
I'm due for my second shot tomorrow and I
am defiantly not going to take it.
So far I have had horrible headaches,
stress and mood swings, a 2 week long
period (and after that, constant spotting)
I gained 7lbs and I generally feel
horrible and depressed all the time. It
really isn't worth it in my opinioin
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waterbaby
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 3
Posted: 05-20-05 23:36pm
I loved not having a period! But the mood
swings and weight gain were not worth it!
Everyone has different side effects- but
if you can try something else- I would
suggest it! Gl
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teej12
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 1
Depo Posted: 05-24-05 11:14am
I have been taking the depo shot for 9
years. When I began, I was 112 pnds, I
am now 165! I have tried everything, but
was unwilling to give up the shot because
of problems with my mentruation. I had
no real problems for several years. I
slowly gained the weight so I learned to
live with it. Now, I have excess hair
growth, never had it before and my doctor
cannot explain except to say that as I
have aged my hormones are reacting
differently. I have now decided to
switch to another method possibly
seasonal, so we'll see. Honestly, I
would still recomend this method to
someone, yet I would say to avoid
prolonged use. Like I said, the first
three or four years were fine.
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Sarah_P
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 5 Location: USA
Posted: 05-29-05 13:45pm
I was on it for about a year and a half,
loved it. However I did gain a bit of
weight and my b/f said that I was having a
lot of moodswings. I was snapping at
everything. I also was tried all the
time. But for the most part it was a
great method and I felt safe on it :)
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jagged
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 2
Re: Looking to Try the Shot... Posted: 07-13-05 20:25pm
I had been on the shot for 3 years and I
loved it. I had no problems at all, no
weight gain. The only side effect was
that I stopped having my period, which I
actually loved. It was 100% effective, I
never had sex using a condom. The reason
why I have now switched to the patch is
because my doctor refused to give me the
shot because I had a bone mineral density
test done and it showed that I had a
"thinning of the bone" which is caused by
the depo. I didnt take calcium
supplements like you are supposed to when
your on the shot, so its my own fault.
The damage is not permanant though so its
alright. I would definitly recommend
the shot, but just be sure to take calcium
supplements every day.
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mayhi
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 455 Location: Halifax, NS Canada
Depo Posted: 07-13-05 20:43pm
I was on the shot once. I was sick the
whole time and miserable. I had terrible
mood swings and the weight gain was
terrible. I do not recommend taking the
shot as it also causes bleeding. My
sister took it 2 times and she has been
bleeding since she had it and that is now
for 6 months straight. They use this to
sterilize men in prision.. So.. You can
just imagine what it does to females. I
have been trying to get pregnant now for
2.5 years and had no luck and they are now
starting to believe that it is due to
taking the depo once. I do hope that it
is not true as I am getting married soon
and we would love to have a family.
Anyways please read everything that you
can about this shot and make the best
decision for you as to taking it or not
taking it. If I were you I would try
something else. As for not period while
taking it... I had my every mth and like
I said my sister has been bleeding since.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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Tylanas
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 12984
Thanks: 3
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Posted: 07-13-05 20:48pm
The way you'll respond to the shot totally
depends on how you behave when you're
pre-menstrual. If you're totally fine, no
mood swings, and don't get headaches and
the such, then you'll probably be fine on
the shot!
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samantha_loves_brandon
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: eugene
Posted: 07-13-05 23:57pm
I have been on the depo for now 4 years I
have tryed every thing out there and I
cant use condoms.I love it I mean I might
have gained a little weight from it but I
think it is the best thing ever.I always
hated the rag and how guys can diss me on
it.But now they cant.So yeah I really like
it when my friends ask me about what they
should go on I always tell them to go in
the depo.I have been on birth control ever
sence I was 10 so I know how every thing
out there works. :lol:
