YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for October, 2000: Re: Discontinuing Depo Provera???

Re: Discontinuing Depo Provera???

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:07:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Lala wrote: >
>Hello I am a 21 year old who had been taking depo injections for 3 years
>now. I am not sexually active and chose to go on depo to control my
>periods. I chose this method because I know how awful I am about taking
>pills, much less at the same time everyday. I have recently been
>debating discontinuing the depo injections. I am concerned about any
>problems I may encounter by doing so. Im also wondering if by
>discontinuing the injections my weight I have gained (35-40 pounds) will
>come off easier. I would appreciate any insight on what I could be
>looking forward to if I do chose to stop using depo provera. One last
>question, if I do discontinue usage of depo could I start the product
>again if I chose to?

The only problem with stopping Depo is that you cannot be sure when the stuff is going to wear off. You cannot rely on it beyond the 3 months from the last injection, so you are going to need alternative contraception, but you may not resume a normal, ovulatory cycle for months. If you don't have periods now, that may not return for months either.

You can resume the Depo if you chose to, but it will be necessary to have positive knowledge that you are not pregnant prior to getting the injection. A simple negative pregnacy test is insufficient for this purpose.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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