depo provera and mood swings

AFTER A FEW WEEKS I STARTED HAVING IBS SYMPTOMS, ALONG WITH WEIGHT GAIN, FREQUENT URINATION, AND MOOD SWINGS. THE SYMPTOMS PERSISTED FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER MY LAST INJECTION. I HAD MY THIRD SON IN SEPT AND HAD ONE DEPO SHOT TO TIDE ME OVER TILL THE DOC WAS AVAILABLE TO GIVE ME THE IMPLANON. AFTER 4 WEEKS OF GETTING THE SHOT, ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS STARTED AGAIN.

I am extremely nauseous, getting bad headaches every two-three days, tender breasts, mood swings and today, I had a strong and sharp cramping feeling that lasted for less than thirty seconds, repeated and then stopped. I was due to get my period October 31st, and still haven't gotten it - I know Depo will stop my period but I am worried I may be pregnant, not just showing symptoms of Depo. Anyone experienced this before??

Welcome to the side effects of Depo Provera! :) It takes A LOT of time to get used to the drug and yes, all that you're experiencing with the mood swings, lower abdominal pains, etc. are just normal side effects. Damaging to someone is a possibility. Did the doctor explain to you the side effects and what happens to your bones the longer you're on the stuff? I was on it for 3 years and had... somewhat problems at the end.

Okay so last month I had Got the " Depo Provera " shot & like 3 weeks later me & my boyfriend had unprotected Sex & He Came inside me , & I know depo isnt 100% effective But I am Having symptons of pregnancy like mood swings im always hungry now , im always sleeepy or dowsy , ive been pooping more thab usal , & I was bleeding for a week but it wasnt all the way red , & I just want to knoe is it possible im preggo & please nobody reccomend me to a doctor or

I had my first shot in late September, and haven't had a period since. Pregnancy tests were negative, and I'm not complaining! My periods were awful, and put me in a terrible mood, so I figured it was doing a great job. However, my boyfriend pointed out the other day that I cry a lot more, and that I'm a lot more moody.

I know my friends have experienced bloating, weight gain, mood swings, etc from the depo shot.

I was on depo provera for 6 years, now I have been off it for 1 year and 1 month, I have been having the mood swings, tiredness, I get nauseated from late at night till about mid morning, I am bloated, my boobs have gone up at least one cup size, I have had previous vagiunal and breast bleeding, and my ankles feet and legs always feel swelled and it hurts me to walk very far, am I pregnant?

I lost my virginity on March 12th which was unprotected sex with only precum plus I’m pretty sure it did not enter inside me. 4 days later I received my First Depo Provera shot. I had a period that went from the end of February on to the beginning of March so I didn’t expect another one that month of course. Plus losing my virginity I thought would throw it off. It is now April 14 & still no period. I highly doubt that I’m pregnant. I’m expecting my period later this month.

I was on depo provera and gained 40 pounds in 6 months... my dr. told me that the hormones that are in it mess with your body bad... If i were you i would get off it and try a differnt means of birth control... It has also been proven to increasse your chance of Osteoporosis! I also had the same problem as you... almost spotting for 3 months, when that happened (along with the weight gain) my dr. made me get off it...

depo-provera is poison to the body and i know a lot of women on this site will agree with me. I don't think your pregnant though there could be a possibility only a test will tell you if you are or not.

I'm 16, I have only took took shots of depo provera but didn't go on my 3rd shot which was April 29, 2014 because I have had continuous bleeding ever since I first started the depo which was November 2013. It's been over 6month's of non-stop bleeding and it still has not stopped even through I am no longer on the Shots. My periods would be kind of heavy then light then turn brown, then start all over in that order but it has never gone off !!

So I used to take the depo provera shot awhile back but i got off it due to the violent mood swings i was having; And I never got back on it and ending up having a kid, and then me n his father broke up and i never got another partner so I never needed to get back on birth control... Well I got with a new partner so I began taking the depo provera again and this time things are going smooth bled for the first 2 weeks and then the bleeding stopped.

I am 19 years old, and just recently become sexually active with my boyfriend, we used protects and have both been tested, so all is good there. Okay... a week ago I got my depo Provera shot... and since then I have been hungry all of the time and have had cravings for anything sweet, saly, greasy, you name it, I've craved it... I also have been feelings nausiated at times... I am having terrible aches in my legs and arms...

I recently had sex and after having sex i have noticed spotting and my mood swings have been out of conturle and iam on the depo been on it for almost 3 months and feel like iam prego what are the chances of getting prego on the shot

What is a good birth control method for someone with bipolar disorder with psychotic features? My wife recently stopped taking Depo Provera, which I believe may have contributed to yet another psychotic episode->hospitalization. We don't want any kind of permanent solution (e.g. tubal ligation), but we need a reliable method and one that won't destabilize her once we decide to have a baby.

It hurtss.. period cramps and then comes mood swings and then comes i hate my life phrase wat to dooo?

I would never reconmend this as a birth control for anybody. Depo has some pretty bad side effects, to mood swings and heavy bleeding. Some women stop a period altogther while on depo and once they stop depo, periods sometimes do not return as normal.

depression and mood swings so bad it almost ended my relationship. Depo Provera is used as a chemical sterilizer for sex offenders. Probably the single most effective birth control barring a hysterectomy! It does not have that effect in all women but I would be extremely careful with it. I love the NuvaRing but if you are going to breastfeed you won't be able to use it because of the progesterone. If you can not be consist with pills I would look into an intrauterine device (IUD).

Let me introduce my self. I am 43 yo, married for 6 years and I had my second ovary removed at age 37, after already having my uterus and 1st ovary removed in 1998 and 2000. (I also had a lung transplant 8 years ago). I had all the typical symptoms of menopause even though mine was surgical menopause. My ongoing problem is severe mood swings. About 5 years ago I found myself actually hysterical and didn't know what to do.

Hello, You can discuss the option of birth control with your doctor and then start with the prescribed birth control measure. You can use depo provera shots or Implanon. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

I'm not a doctor, and this knowledge is more what I have seen and heard from other women who have been on the depo shot- some women are very happy on it, others struggle with weight gain along with the other issues you have mentioned while on it. The only thing that assisted them was getting off the depo shot. It's best if you call your doctor and let them know of the side effects you are seeing- talk it over with them, but I personally would lean towards just going off of it.

i was on the depo provera for a while and in my own personal oppinion i hated it i gained lots of weight, major mood swings, no sex drive at all i felt so depressed when i was on it i think i had 3 shots then gave it up the only good thing about the depo you dont have af. some people may like and may have a different opinion but i hated it.

I Have Had Depo I Didnt Gain Weight Or Have Mood Swings I Just Did Not Have A Period And Even After I Got Off Depo I Didn't Have A Period For Almost 3More Months And When I Did Get My Period Back It Was Very Irregular And Caused Problems With Me Trying To Concieve Because I Was Not Ovulating Like I Should But Everybody Body Is Different So You Might Or Might Not Get And Side Effects

I bleed for weeks head hurt on ad off, bones hurt under ribs ache on and off, i been mood breaking out and irrated on and off down there from pads.

has taken me off the Depo Shots and I was put on Birth Control Pills. The blood was very dark red and blood clots. I was given an altrsound was told nothing was wrong. Is this normal with the Depo Provera?

All was well for the first month, then the excruciating migraines, cramps, mood swings and severe weight gain came on (40lbs in one month!!!) and my hair began to fall out. So when Sept. 3rd came about, I chose NOT to get another shot. And that very afternoon, my period began. It ended on Jan. 3rd of 2011. I have not had a single period since, but have had constant cramping daily. During my 4 month period, the entire lining of my uterus shed in one solid piece.

One thing i will say is pregnancy symptoms are so much like AF symptoms i gave up on looking for them every month i had, nausea, bloating, high temp, increased appetite, sore boobs, mood swings, backache etc and have yet to get my BFP. Also if you have only just come off of BC it may take your body a while to get back to some sort of normality this causing your period to be late/early for the first few months. Best of luck anyway!!!

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