WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: Depo provera

Re: Depo provera

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Feb 2001 12:25:55 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Kimberly: "Depo provera"

At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Kimberly wrote: >
> I have been on the depo provera shot for approximately 6yr successfully
>but now I am hearing that it may reduce my chances later when I decide to
>have children. I also have been having reoccurring yeast infections and am
>wondering if this shot could be causing them. My doctor says no but I had
>gone to another doctor previously,He thought I should switch to the pill.
>Any extra information regarding this shot would be helpful. Thanks Kim
>
>--- Kimberly Sawyer
>--- anonymous@obgyn.net

Kimberly, There is a risk of having ovulatory difficulty following ovarian suppression from any source (i.e. birth control pills, depo, norplant, etc.). This does not seem to be duration related-in other words, not related to the length of time you utilize the method-happens if you use it for 6 months or 6 years. With regard to the yeast infection, it is not likley that the depo is contributing... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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