WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: Depo Provera Questions

Re: Depo Provera Questions

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:31:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 3 Apr 2003, Ashley wrote: >
>I'm 18 years old and went to my first GYN visit last week for very
>extended bleeding and I'm very anemic and need this to stop at least
>somewhat. I would take the pill but I can't due to a vascular disorder
>I was born with. I was told that my only option was Depo Provera. When
>my gyn told me about it, it sounded fine. Then I started reading about
>it on the internet. I found horror story after horror story. My doctor
>did inform me of a possible slight weight gain and some mood swings but
>these stories sound absolutely terrible. I am now thinking I don't want
>to take it but I really have no other options. I was just hoping
>somebody on here had some sort of info, either a good or bad experience
>with Depo Provera. Any information would really be wonderful. Thanks
>so much.

Sometimes one has no other choice than to accept the side effects.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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