Anyone ever been on Depo Prevera birth control?

Question

I am going in for my shot tomorrow. Are there any side effects I should be worried about? And how long until it takes effect? I know with the pill you should still use other protection for about a month for the pill to start working. Is the shot the same way?

Answer 1

1 month until it is fully effective. Side effects will vary by person. They usually aren't anything to write home about though.  

Answer 2

I was on the depo shot for almost 4 years and in that 4 years i never got pregnant and never had a period. I did not gain weight or have any side effects other than no period which was fine by me, Once i stopped taking it my period came the next month and i was pregnant 11 months later. (planned pregnancy)

IT DOES NOT TAKE A WHOLE MONTH TO START WORKING.

When i got the shot i was told that it works as soon as you walk out the door of your doctors...I would rather take the shot than the pill..

I do not know anyone who has gotten pregnant while on the shot. You take the shot once every three months so you will not have to worry about taking a pill daily. Also i did not use any other form of birth control while i was on the depo shot.

I think it is the best birth control ever. The shot starts working right then.

Answer 3

I have the depot shot right now and I ca just tell u to NOT get it. Try to get on the pill. The shot will start working after two weeks, so be careful. Also I gained 10 pounds, that was one side effect and it occurs often. Also the depot shot is more made for women who just gave birth, because the depot shot doesnt make you stop producing breast milk. I switched to the pill tough, it is much better, and I feel better. Sometimes side effects also can be depression, thats why I ate more. Be very careful with that shot...

Answer 4

yep.

my side affects were it gave me pimples which i had never experienced before and after each shot id put  on a few kgs of weight - dont know why.

Also never got my period until i stopped getting the injection.

i stopped cuz i didnt want the pimples and extra fat. as soon as i did no more pimples... i dont know if its common but thaats my experience

Answer 5

I am on the shot and have been for almost 2 years. The only side effect i have had is minor weight gain (5lbs) and no period. I was told it is fully effective 2 weeks after the shot is given. My sister actually got pregnant while on the shot but I've been fine. Good luck!  

Answer 6

i got the shot 2 times and 1 of the side effects is weight gain i gained a lot of weight and have not been able to get rid of it and that was 5 years ago if i were you try a different form