Why do people take the birth control pills instead of the shot?!
Question: The shot doesn't require them to remember to take a pill and lasts for 12 weeks. I'm just wondering. Is it less safe?
Answers: The shot doesn't require them to remember to take a pill and lasts for 12 weeks. I'm just wondering. Is it less safe?
The thing with the shot is that some women do *not* do well with hormonal contraceptives. Like, serious physical and mental symptoms. If you're taking the pill, you can always just quit taking it... if you're taking the shot, you're pretty much stuck with whatever bad side effects you've got for the next three months.
I've always taken the pill, since I've never had a problem remembering. Some women love the shot, some women prefer the implant, the NuvaRing, or the patch. It's nice that we have so many options to fit everyone's lifestyle.
From most reports I have read the pill is much safer than the shot. The shot has long term effects and like the fact that i can stop BCP whenever I want to become pregnant.
Some people dont like needles. i think it is just as safe. i have used both and they both work the same. the only thing is when i didnt want to be on the shot anymore it took about a year for my cycle to be regular again.
I am taking the Depo shot and have done so for about 10 years. It is very safe but long term use can have an effect on your bone density. After 5 years, doctors do a bone density test to make sure your bones are not being affected. Bone loss is a natural occurance and your body replenishes itself daily so this is not as scary as it sounds. Birth control pills can cause blood clots, weight gain and acne among other things.
If you get a shot, and then have a bad reaction to it, you're stuck, because its effects last for 3 months. If you start taking the pill and have a bad reaction, you can stop and the side effects will quickly stop, too. It's also convenient to just go to your pharmacy. Going to the doctor every three months adds complications to your life.