Deprovera Shot Effects?

Question

I just had the shot yesterday and I was reading a ton of stuff about it, all was negative. Anyone have a positive experience on it? I know everyone is different but I was just curious. And do you still get a period every month? Thanks!

Answer 1

There are those who DO have a positive experience with it, however they are VERY few.

A majority of women on it suffer some very serious side affects and health issues.  

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Read the reviews there, do NOT get your next depo provera shot.

With depo, you could not bleed at all, bleed for MONTHS at a time, have a regular period, or spot at odd times of the month.

Answer 2

here are the posite to the shot.

Depo Provera is 97-99.7% effective as birth control,Women on Depo Provera have a decreased risk of endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease. You may have less menstrual cramping and pain, fewer periods, and less chance of anemia.

    *  Private.

    * Effective after 24 hours.

    * Does not require regular attention.

    * Does not interrupt s*x play.

    * Has no estrogen.

    * May decrease risk for ovarian and uterine cancers.

    * Women can start Depo Provera 6 weeks after giving birth.

you know there negitive stuff.  

Answer 3

i was on it for about 9/10 years, with 2 small gaps in between. i didn't really have any major issues, bit of weight gain, bit over sensitive sometimes and a bit of nausea. nothing that caused me any real issues.

although i did stop after 5 years for a break as my hormone levels got a little out of balance, but that was sorted out pretty fast and i went back on it.

after i stopped the last time it took about 2 years for periods etc to settle and i became pregnant.

i had no periods at all which was fantastic for me, and the side effects were much worse on the pill for me (severe depression, loads of weight gain etc) and i used to forget to take the pill, or have a few too many lemonades and throw it up.

i was told that the longer you are on it there is more risk of osteoporosis so to take a calcium supplement.

i also knew a girl who tried the depo shot and hated it, felt really ill etc, if you had your shot yesterday, see how you feel with it. in 3 months you can do something else if its not for you!  

Answer 4

It is unusual to get pregnant while taking Depo-Provera regularly, but pregnancies sometimes occur before the shot is given, and then go unrecognized until there is an obvious sign, like fetal movement. If a woman does becomes pregnant while using Depo Provera, and continues her pregnancy, there may be an increased risk of premature birth. Pregnancy and Depo Provera are like sunshine and rain. There is an extremely rare chance of them being together. Famed as one of the best birth control pills, Depo Provera is also infamous for preventing pregnancies even after use. This can be blamed on the long term effects of the hormone progestin, which is the main ingredient of Depo Provera.

Depo Provera is a hormone injection that lasts for 3 months to prevent pregnancy. It is a long-acting progestin based contraceptive is given as a shot into your arm or buttock once every three months. The injection has synthetic progesterone and no estrogen. Depo Provera stops the ovaries from releasing eggs and thus prevents pregnancy by preventing the ovarian egg cells from maturing and releasing from the ovary. If an egg does not mature and release from either ovary there is no egg to be fertilized by sperm and pregnancy cannot occur.

Depo Provera shot also changes the condition of the lining of the uterus so that pregnancy is less likely to occur. The effectiveness of Depo Provera in preventing pregnancy starts to wear off after three months, but the medication may remain in your body for up to a year. Due to the risk of serious health problems, Depo Provera is not recommended for women who are planning on becoming pregnant in the near future, are concerned over weight gain, have liver disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of depression. Your clinician or doctor can help you decide.

There are also a lot of other associated disadvantages of Depo Provera that can hinder conception after long term use. The long term use of this medication causes irregularities in menstrual cycles for many women. Though medically they are acceptable as side effects, they can be very disturbing for some women. Irregular, heavy, or no bleeding are common side effects of Depo Provera. After a year of use, many women stop having periods. By the second year of use, many women have no periods at all. In addition, they can also be misleading for women who want to keep track of their menstrual cycles.

Another concern for many women who are considering using or are using Depo-Provera is weight gain. On average, women gain about five pounds during the first year of use, so if you’re using this method, it’s a good idea to pay extra close attention to your eating habits and to get into an exercise routine. Furthermore, women who use Depo Provera may face an increased risk of osteoporosis and are advised to exercise and take in plenty of calcium. Some studies suggest, however, that bone density is restored once women stop taking Depo Provera.

If you have been on Depo Provera and decide you want to get pregnant, it may take more than a year to regain your fertility. Don’t forget to take either folate or a daily vitamin that contains folate while you are off Depo Provera and trying to get pregnant. Folic acid can prevent birth defects that occur in the period before you might even know that you’re pregnant.

Answer 5

I had depo for about a year. It was okay with me. I pretty much lost my period, but I didn't exactly mind that effect!

I put on some weight, but that may have been unrelated (I was at an age where metabolism slows anyway).

Oh! And I have small scars at some of the injection sites (yup, on my bum!) which are annoying, but not really a problem beyond vanity.

The main problem with depo is that fertility does not return immediately after you stop getting it. Some accounts say fertility will not recover fully until the same time you were on the shot after you stop.

If this is a concern to you, ask you doctor about alternatives, such as the implant, Implanon. It works in the same way as depo, but when removed fertility returns within one cycle. Also it lasts 3 years.