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Re: [Birth Control] After taking the depo-vera shot

From: Garry E. Siegel, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:46:00 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 29 Jul 2002, avoncia wrote: >
>I started taking the depo shot in November of 2002. I got my last shot
>in April and I gained a total of 15 pounds in three months. Yes I do
>smoke but as far as eating outragiously or exercising I dont really do
>either. Anyway my questions are, how long will it take before I put the
>weight off, how long will it be before I start back having a period, and
>should I start the pill right away? Thank you for taking the time to
>help.

Weight--a while--diet and exercise good ideas. Period--could be months (wasn't it November 2001, not 2002?) Yes, you should exclude pregnancy and start the pill ASAP.

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D.
Private Practice
Roswell, GA



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