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Re: DepoFrom: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 2 May 2001 13:53:11 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 1 May 2001, Misty wrote: > >I am 24, have 2 children, both were c-section. My youngest child is 18 >months old and I've been on the Depo since she was born. I bled heavily >for almost the first 3 months straight and I haven't bled any since. >However, I have a petite frame, my normal body weight is around 100-110 >lbs. Since my daughter was born, I've only lost 10 lbs. I can't lose >anymore, my stomach is still large to where I feel nearly 5 or 6mths >pregnant. Also, I nursed my daughter for the first 6 months of her life >and I still have milk in my breasts that comes out fairly easily in a >hot shower, or during intercourse. I was wondering if all these >symptoms are normal? Nipple discharge of this type is quite commmon, but you should talk with your doctor about it. One of the side effects of Depo-Provera is weight gain due to appetite stimulation, so that may be playing a role in your inability to lose weight.
-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
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