depo provera good or bad

I have a history of anxiety and depression. Is depo-provera a good choice or a bad choice for birth control? Thank you!

I am little confused by your question. The depo provera shot is given once every three months not for three months at some unspecified interval. If you mean that you received the depo shot 4 months ago, and hence, the last month, you did not get a repeat depo shot, then the answer to your question is, yes, you can get pregnant. I was on the depo shot for about 5 years before stopping to try to conceive. It took me 3 years to conceive my son who is 6 years old.

I'm deff not going with an IUD. Period. No ifs ands or buts. lol I dunno. I've heard alot of negatives about the weight gain, but never about anything else. I'm just so afraid of the mini pill failing and ending up with THREE back to back pregnancies. I wouldn't be able to have 3 kids right now. 1 was bad enough and then my newest one tipped the scales off and we're struggling really bad.

Is is possible that my son (who is now 16) has Autism because of Depo Provera birth control shots I received? My other 2 children are fine as I wasn't using any birth control with them. I received 2 shots and wasn't aware that I got pregnant during this time.........Is there a connection?? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/275403'>taking depo provera while pregnant</a>.

I was on depo provera for 3 years and got my last injection in october 2008 its been 15 months and i have not had a period... i was given provera for 10 days with no results and bc pills for 4months and still nothing... i also had a pelvic ultrasound and everything was ok... me and my husband are trying to concieve but have had no luck... is there anything else i can do to get a period. please help!

I have read what feels like hundreds of stories about the Depo shot and how people have bleed all year with it, or have some of the side effects that the FDA said are pretty uncommon? I am 33 yrs old not children and don't plan on having any. I wanted to use the Depo as a form of birth control so that my boyfriend and I don't have to worry about the possibility of getting pregnant. Is the depo shot as bad as people are saying it is? NEED HELP!!!

Depo provera changes the quality of the womb lining (endometrium), making it less receptive for any fertilized eggs to implant into. IF the rare case happened that she implanted, the hormone level would not house the pregnancy for too long. IF she was pregnant, its more than likely that she will spontaneously abort the 16-celled blastocyst, its so tiny she wouldn't notice.

m outside the normal range of time after stopping Depo Provera to have gotten my periods back. Could Depo be causing these problems or does it sound like something else could be a problem?

i decided to not go on any other birth control for awhile. What are the side effects of coming off the Depo Provera and is it ok to not be on any birthcontrol at all for awhile??

m 20, Have been on the depo for about 5 years now. Started getting really bad headaches about 3 years ago, bad anxiety 2 years ago and now I have the night sweats etc. I'Ve never really linked it to the depo until now but the benefits of being on it were so strong I am reluctant to come off it!

I have been on the Depo shot for about 2 years and I have heard a lot of bad things about wanting to get pregnant. I really want to conceive asap and I need help getting it out of my system asap... I have missed 2 shots, The one supposed to be in November of 2012 and the one of February of 2013. Please help me...

I have been on Depo Provera for 13 years. I have not had a period in probably 10 years or longer. I got the flu and started taking flu medicine and two days later all of the sudden - a period. I am freaking out. What would cause a sudden period after such a long absence? I want it to go away NOW. Did the flu medicine kill my depo shot?

I think you should talk with you doctor to see whats going on and also that you should of check out the side effects before getting on the Depo Provera shot because Deop can cause Irregular, heavy, or no bleeding are common side effects of Depo Provera. After a year of use, many women stop having periods. Lack of a period becomes increasingly common with longer use but since your period hasn't stop you should see your doctor.

ve recently been extremely tired, had light cramps and spotting which is very strange as I am taking provera 100g as I suffer bad period and don't ovulate but have done research and apparently high doses of provera can create your body to do so, I have also noticed I am getting a bit of acne and get hot and cold sometimes.. I feel like i may be pregnant and there is a possibility but I also feel like I am over reacting and it could just be my body..

Hi all, Got a question im a bit confused i have looked around on net but cant seem to find any proper answers i came off the depo provera back in july and still aint had no period which that aint really my consern , now whats my main concern is i had unprotected sex two weeks ago with my ex partner which yes i no is stupid now i no the pull out method aint 100% safe well he claims to have not ejaculated but im sure he did , but my main concern is can u get pregnant even though u aint had a per

If you were using Depo-Provera it may take longer for your cycles to return to normal. Keep in mind that Depo-Provera is designed to be a long-lasting form of birth control. Even though it is intended to help you avoid pregnancy for up to three months, it may actually prevent pregnancy longer. Depo-Provera is a synthetic hormone similar to progesterone.

hi every1 im new on here and i really need ur help.

Hello MrsPincince, yes exactly doc didnt inform her if it was depo provera or any another thing, she went to her to ask if she can suggest her anything to stop her periods and all that but she never ask to give her something to birth control. I am so sad now after i read your answer about what i asked here and earlier on i was browsing and found few pages as well about Depo Provera and i am so sad now dont know what to do? Can anyone suggest me any kind of herbs or medicine to conceive?

Hello I just got my cycle back after being on the depo provera shot and it been down since 12-18-2010 I wondering when will be the best time to try for a baby?

Irregular menstrual periods, or no periods at all Headaches Nervousness Depression Dizziness Acne Changes in appetite Weight gain Excessive growth of facial and body hair Hair loss Loss of bone mineral density Most of the side effects are not common. Change in the menstrual cycle is the most common side effect. You may experience irregular bleeding or spotting. After a year of use, about 50% of women will stop getting their periods. Their periods usually return when they discontinue the shots.

Hello, I was on depo provera for 9 years, I had my last shot in Jan 2012 and was suppose to come get my next shot April 2012, My doctor informed me that it would be fine for me to just stop taking it because I did so well while I was on it and that I should be fine coming off of it, well I didnt. I had horrible side effects from July and they are still happening now, I have had every test done (ultrasounds, blood test, endoscopes, ect.) and everything came back normal.

If you’re thinking about it, and DONT have bad periods or endometriosis... Go with the pill please!!!! BUT im at my 12th week, when does it start to wear off??????

Recently, Me and My Boyfriend had un-protected sex.. and afterwards i started bleeding. we haven't had sex in a week, what could time be a sign of.. I am on Depo Provera-the birth control shot?

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