What do you think about depro prevara?

Question

I just got the depro prevara birth control shot yesterday for the first time. I normally do the pill but wanted to try something different. If you've had the birth control shot before, what is your opinion about it?

Answer 1

I had depo after my first child was born, and i gained alot of weight. I also would get horrible migraines just before it was time for another shot. on the upside i didn't have my period the entire time i was one it. I wouldn't do it again though. I have an IUD now, and love it!

Answer 2

I liked it.  I didn't have any problems with it.  My period stopped after the 1st month.   It was easy to do, and not have the everyday hassle. The only "problem" I had was when I got off it to try to get pregnant, it took almost a year.  but my sister was pregnant within a couple months so when you decide to get off the shot, make sure your ready or have back up protection.

Answer 3

I tried it, I gained weight started to take the pill again and got pregnant. I'm going to try mirena iud after this pregnancy.

Answer 4

My sister liked the convenience, but she also gained 65 lbs in one year.  

Answer 5

well i heard you gain ALOT of weight on the depro shot....

Answer 6

I think the depo shot is the best birth control out there. I was on it for 4 years and not once did i get pregnant. (I do not know anyone who has gotten pregnant while on it)...I loved it because i never had a period.

I did not gain weight. When i stopped taking it to get pregnant i did so 11 months later.

I think everyone that says that they gain weight on it has to be overeating or something because i did not gain no extra weight.

Answer 7

I liked it, although it made my hip hurt.

Answer 8

I would never do it again. I took 1 shot when i was 18 and gained over 25 lbs in 3 weeks after that i was so depressed i stopped weighing myself and never went back for another shot. Once i was off it it took me 3 1/2 years to be able to get pregnant.

That is my experience although if you speak to a doctor they will just tell you that every body is different and hormones has and how your body reacts has a lot to do with it.

Hopefully it goes better for you than it did for me...Good Luck!!