Depo shots & BC.?!


Question: I just got the shot the other day, so haven't been on it for long enough to see any side effects yet I guess, but was wondering after reading all the info. on it (which I probably should of done BEFORE getting it, I know) if it is better to switch to a pill... Is it true that you gain a lot of weight even if you don't eat more and usually have trouble having kids later on? Any suggestions on whether to switch to a pill or other method of BC?


Answers: I just got the shot the other day, so haven't been on it for long enough to see any side effects yet I guess, but was wondering after reading all the info. on it (which I probably should of done BEFORE getting it, I know) if it is better to switch to a pill... Is it true that you gain a lot of weight even if you don't eat more and usually have trouble having kids later on? Any suggestions on whether to switch to a pill or other method of BC?

I'm on the depo and it's the best decision I've ever made. I haven't gained weight with the depo at all, and I've been on it for almost a year. Although weight gain is a possible side affect of the shot, every BC has side effects, I'm not sure if the pills side effect is weight gain but I do know that the pill causes nausea and the such much more than many other forms of BC. You cannot take a BC without having the risk of side effects The shot doesn't effect having children later in life, but it can (not always, many women do not experience this) take a while before you can get pregnant (up to a year) until your body has completely got rid of the BC in your body. As I said, some woman can get pregnant right away after stopping the shot, and some can take longer to get pregnant, but it in no way will STOP you from getting pregnant for forever. If you are planning to have children soon, it may be best to switch to the pill, whereas if you are planning on waiting for a few years, the shot is a very good option and one that I, myself, love.

The depo ruined my life!!!!!I put on 2 stone, and after the first few weeks started suffering from sever anxiety and panic attacks-which I still suffer with today and I took the shot around 3 years ago!
The weight is impossible to lose, I only lost my weight last Christmas after 3 years of trying to work it off!
I'd avoid this at all costs.
They use it to castrate paedophiles in America-that's how bad it is, but they dont tell you that in the leaflet.
It seems great not having a period, but it really messes you up. I currently have to have my left ovary removed, due to this shot. I will also be persuing a court case against them for the way in which it has ruined my life completely.
Some people say its great, fair enough, but there are much healthier and safer BC options available.If you google depo provera and side effects or panic attacks or something like that you will see millions of women all campaigning against the prodution of this horrible drug as a birth control.





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