Has anyone had personal experience with depo-provera?

CTRN1 · Oct 23, 2002

I was on depo for about a year, it worked great to solve problems, and I had none of the side effects they warn about. I never had a period, no wt gain, do depression, etc. The only downside was after stoppping, it took a year and some estrogen to start the periods again, which was no big deal.

However, several people I work with also tried it and although a few had the same experience I had, many did not like it. Several had bleeding on and off for weeks, had the wt gain, etc.

It all depends on the individual person. I would reccomend trying it for at least one cycle. If she hates it, then she dosent have to continue, but having a hyst seems like a drastic thing to do without trying all the other options first.

Good Luck!

AlaskaKat · Oct 23, 2002

I was on depo for about a year and went off it because of the headaches. But I didn't have any other side effects. I have had friends that have done just fine with it without any side effects. I agree with jnette that she should at least give it a try. At 25 getting a hyst is a really big deal, she may not even know that she may want children one day yet. I'd much rather have headaches than not be able to have children.

lilshamrock · Oct 23, 2002

My sister in law was on Depro. She didn't have any of those side affects or a period for that matter but when she did stop taking it because she wanted to get pregnant it almost took her two years to get it out of her system. I wouldn't recomend it for a long period of time esp if she would want children in the future. I would also agree with CTRN1 that it all depends on the individual...everyone is different. I've almost been tempted to try it just to see if I'd be one of the lucky ones that would no longer get a period. Hope everything goes well for your daughter.

Youda · Oct 23, 2002

I used depo for a couple years. I did have weight gain (still haven't gotten if off, although ice cream might have something to do with that), and I finally stopped the depo because I had spotting, but not bad, just a nuisance. I'd say if doc wants to try it for an -osis, then it's worth a try to try to get the pain under control.

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Oct 23, 2002

Wow ! You guys are QUICK ! :rolleyes:

Thanx so much for the responses so far... the headaches worry me the most... would the zoloft help prevent these ? Hasn't so far... anything she could take for the headaches if they're worse than now already? She wouldn't mind the spotting, and as to the no periods.. her response to the doc was "SWEET!!!" :chuckle

Any further advice or input is welcome ! Thanx again !

babynurselsa, RN · Oct 23, 2002

The olnly side effect I really had with depo was my daughter........

I guess somebody has to be the .oo1%

renerian, BSN, RN · Oct 23, 2002

BAby wow you got pregnant huh! A gift for sure. I think if your using birth control and get pregnant it is a gift! See Jnette I knew if you posted on this someone would be able to help!!!!!!

Good input,

renerian

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Oct 23, 2002

Yep ! Thanx, Ren ! Appreciate you and your continued caring and concern ... :kiss

CardioTrans, BSN, RN · Oct 23, 2002

Hi there....... I had endometriosis and opted for a hysterectomy........ but I also took the depo shots...... I had my surgery june 26th and took my depo shot june 25th....... The depo supresses the hormones and helps stop the metriosis monster.......... I found a wonderful site that helped me make the decision to go ahead with my hyster and I think it will help your daughter also.......... http://www.hystersisters.com This site is for women thinking about having a hyster........ who have had one for whatever reason........ so much wonderful information can be found there......... get her to do the research and do what she thinks is best for her......... at least try the depo esp if she wants kids in the future...... I wish her the best in whatever she decides........

OBNURSEHEATHER · Oct 23, 2002

I got the shot 3 times.

First time, exactly 28 days after I got it, I had a 7 day period. That's it for the 3 months. Not bad.

Second time, exactly 28 days after I got it, I had a 12 day period. Still not bad for 3 months.

Third time, I bled for 28 days straight. :eek:

I didn't get it again.

No other side effects though.

Heather

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Oct 24, 2002

Wow...28 days of that yuk? She would NOT be pleased...

Hmmm..mmm.. did it help the pain? make it go away? will the endo come back in time after the shots wear off... the doc seemed to imply it would... so does she do this the rest of her life, on and off, or what? :confused:

Thanx, Heather !:)