ENDO Messages for August, 2004: Re: Side Effects of Depo Provera SORRY IT IS LONG BUT IS VERY IMPORTANT

Re: Side Effects of Depo Provera SORRY IT IS LONG BUT IS VERY IMPORTANT

From: Kae (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Aug 18 13:26:37 2004

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Ladies,

I just want you to know that everyone is different and you SHOULD NOT ADVISE SOMEONE TO NOT TAKE A DRUG based on your experience with the drug as far as Depo Provera becasue everyone is different that should be the patients decision. This forum is to hear other peoples experiences not to tell someone or preach to someone what to do and what not to do. The reason I am saying this is because when I first started reading postings from this forum it scared me and I based my decisions on what I did on what others were saying and some people are easily convinced on doing or not doing something. So on the other hand I HAVE BEEN ON DEPO PROVERA FOR 5 1/2 YEARS AND EVERYTHING IS GOING PRETTY GOOD. I have no period or at least a light very light period every other month or so and the only bad side effect I have had is my fault. My doctor advised me to take 1200 mg of Calcuim and 800 mg of Vitamin D well I decided that I did not want to be bothered by taking more medication so I did not do it (I should have because it is over the counter stuff anyways). Well just a couple of months ago I was diagnosed with Osteopenia which is a mild case of Osteoperosis it is totally reversable and all I am doing is a little exercise and taking medication now 1200 mg of Calcuim and 800 mg of Vitamin D and Actonel which is helping me with building my bones back to normal. So I feel that Depo Provera has worked wonders for me I have NO ENDO PAIN for the most part and I feel great. I just don't want you ladies to be scared of taking Depo Provera because you hear alot of bad things about it I wanted to make a post because there is a good side also. IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER LADIES THAT COULD GIVE THEIR STORY ABOUT DEPO PROVERA I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IT. Also if anyone has any other questions feel free to e-mail me private at kimcrde2@yahoo.com

-- KAE

At Wed, 18 Aug 2004, Katie wrote: > >Dear Ladies; > >I had the Depo shot two times, once in Jan 2003 and the follow up in >April 2003 and I gained 20 lbs just after the second shot (that was a >surprise!) I knew about potential weight gain but had never experienced >it on the pill so I didn't think it would be that big of a deal. The >shot changed my body like nothing else ever has and I warn everyone to >NOT take it. > >During that time my body became allergic to metals and I couldn't wear >my wedding ring for 9 mos. because my whole hand would break out in a >rash, I had major crying episodes at virtually nothing (and I am not by >nature a person who sobs often). My husband had a hard time >understanding me, as did I. > >Since being off the shot as of June 2003 I have now had 14 straight >months of menstrual cycles happening 8-10 days after each other. We are >trying to get pregnant but my fertility has not come back yet. That's >what we are most upset about because the months keep stretching on. > >So please please please, whatever you do, don't get Depo, and tell all >your friends to not do it too. Go with the lightest amount of hormones >you can get because it alters everything. Better yet, visit CCLI and >learn how to track your cycles naturally - it is really just as >effective and doesn't mess you up. I have finally been able to take off >most of the weight and I can wear my ring again but I wish I would have >done more research on this method before I got the shot. My doctor >didn't tell me barely any of the side effects, just praised it for it's >ease and convenience. Well I'll tell you, 14 months and counting of 2-3 >periods a month is NOT convenient!

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