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Re: Depo-Provera update
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun Nov 16 00:01:37 2003
I've been on for 5 years, minimal side effects and very convenient. I
am however scheduled for an ultra-sound to make sure I don't have a wall
that is thickening and could cause cancer. My doctor has advised me to
get off the drug and go on another method of birth control (this is the
3rd doctor to tell me this). So I am switching as of December to
something else, do as much reserch as possible before you go on.
Lydija.
At Mon, 16 Jun 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>At Fri, 28 Mar 2003, Yvette wrote:
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>>After one shot of Depo-Provera I bleed for 72 days. I was finally put
>>back on Orthro Evra (the new patches). It help keep things under
>>control for about 8 months. The patches are nice because you only have
>>to worry about it once a week. I still had problems with my endo on and
>>off during that time, but it was tolerable. However, as everything else
>>for me I am having to look at other treatment options. I hope you get
>>the info you need to make you feel like you are making the choice that
>>is best for you. If can I help you more email me at syjkmarks@aol.com
>>
>>--
>>Yvette
>>At Fri, 28 Mar 2003, Trish wrote:
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>>>At Thu, 27 Mar 2003, Shari wrote:
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>>>>Hi all,
>>>>I noticed someone asked this same question awhile back but no one
>>>>responded. My doctor wants me to go on Depo-Provera next month, I am
>>>>currently on Lupron. I have no qualms about taking it but were
>>>>wondering if any of you had any stories to tell positive or negative
>>>>about this drug. Would appreciate any advice or knowledge. Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>ShaRiann J
>>>>
>>>I bleed the entire time i was on depo provera, they have recently
>>>switched to an oral form called oral provera, my gyn told me that the
>>>standard depo provera is not strong enough for endo, it can only aid in
>>>birth control. I am curently taking 20 mg a day, the standard dose of
>>>depo is 100-150 mg injection every 3 months. I am not sure how accurate
>>>this is, due to the fact that every doc has their own treatments for
>>>endo. I can tell you that i have been bleeding constantly since Jan 1,
>>>on both meds. Good luck, feel free to email.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Paramedic/Firefighter- I mainly instruct now- making sure I do lots of research
>>>to fight this disease.
>>>Best Wishes to all - Trish
>>>
>Just wanted to write an update. I have been on the provera since April
>now and have had no bleeding at all. I was on Lupron and all of those
>side affects have disapeared thank goodness. Just had some weight gain
>that I can't seem to get off. All women are so different. Provera is
>keeping the pain under control too. thanx
>
>--
>Shari
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