I have a question about birth control side effect...SERIOUS Answers Please...?
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Yes, I was on it for about a year and I had no sex drive for years afterward. I also gained 20 lbs. on it and I'm still trying to lose it. I didn't experience any emotional side effects, but it doesn't suprise me that you are because it messes with your hormones which have a lot to do with emotions. I'd get off of it if I were you. I'm sure you and your doctor can come up with a better solution. Good luck!
i never had the depo shot but with regular pills the same thing happened tome. the mood swings can be fairly normal... as for the sex drive that might be somethng you need to talk to your doctor abour. i dont know if they can give you a lower dose but that is what they had to do for me. it helped me out alot.
Depo Provera as with any other birth control pills can cause the serious mood swings. Please talk to your doctor about the possiblity of using a different medication, or even getting a second opinion on your situation and ongoing treatment.
i had these side effects with ortho tri cyclen bcp, finally i found a low dose pill that didn't make me so whacko...but why no prd. i that REALLY necessary...do some research maybe
It is for some women. There may also be bloating and weight gain. You likely just need the dosage lowered. If you become depressed please see your doctor right away.
Best wishes
Depo Provera is also an anti depressant which causes the mood swings. Anti depressants also have a problem with causing low or diminished sex drives. Talk to your doctor and explain to him these side effects.
Extremely common side effect. The pill has been documented to cause emotional issue such as anxiety and depression in people who have a tendency to it and the depo and implants are WORSE as they are long term and you can't just stop it.
I have been off the pill for years as 18 months after starting it I started having major anxiety attacks and so I stopped the pill and the anxiety is no where near as bad.
It is a normal side effect. I had the same problem. As my body got used to it, things changed a little. I didn't have the mood swings as much, but the sex drive never went back to normal until I got off of it. And when you come off that shot, you go through more mood swings again.
It also makes you gain weight like crazy, and diet and exercise don't work as well as it does when you're not on depo.
Check with your doctor to see if there's anything else to do. My doctor actually recommended that I come off depo, which is why I did.
These are all normal side effects of depo.the large doses of hormones can really wreak havoc on your body and emotions. If you are concerned about all of the side effects then you should talk to your doctor about different options. I'm not sure what your surgery was related to but maybe you could go on Seasonale (which would only give you 3-4 periods a year) the hormone dose is much lower which could help improve some of the symptoms you are having. See what your doctor says. Good luck
Since you don't mention the serious surgery,It's hard to tell.But just having an invasive surgery is enought to set you into depression,let alone what your hormones could be doing to your body. I think I would call the DR.s office and talk to him.It's possible there is something else going on from the surgery,causing this..
I have not had the depo shot, but the pill affects me in every way you described. Tell your doc you're not happy.
I havent taken the depo-shot, but I have heard of these side-effects. Also, you should be aware that there is a strong link to cevical cancer and the depo-shot. I would hightly way the risks between you continuing this and the reason why you had to take it in the first place. I am sending healthy thoughts your way.
Critical Side Effects:
Depo-Provera has the following critical side effects on its users:
Breast Cancer: According to three separate studies, breast cancer occurs two to four times more often among young women who use Depo-Provera.
Osteoporosis: Depo-Provera is now believed to cause loss of bone mass among women. Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition that becomes more life-threatening as women grow older.
Cervical Cancer: Some studies indicate that Depo-Provera increases the risk of cervical cancer.
Excessive Bleeding: Depo-Provera can cause heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding.
Weight Change: On average, Depo users gain 12-16 pounds over four to five years, but some women have gained up to 40 pounds.
Difficulty Getting Pregnant: Some women who stop using Depo-Provera don’t get their period again for as long as two years, preventing pregnancy for much longer than intended.
HIV, Chlamydia, & Gonorrhea: Recent studies have shown that women using Depo have an increased risk of contracting HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
Other Side Effects: Severe Depression, Loss of Sex Drive, Fatigue, Dizziness, Headaches, Nervousness, Abdominal Pain, Hair Loss, Facial Hair Growth
Furthermore, the users of Depo-Provera cannot remove the provider-administered injection under any circumstances. Once you’ve gotten the shot, there is no antidote to reverse its effects. Women can suffer from side effects long after they have stopped using the drug.
those are some of the more serious side affects.. others include weight gain.. honestly you need to let your doctor know right away..
confused for a minute.. and not to pry.. did your surgery have anything to do with your abdomen? only reason i ask is that unless it has to do with your 'girlie parts' why would your doctor decide to stop your period.. using depo is a serious commitment and affects chemicals and hormones in your body..
kinda surprised his first choice wasnt one of the new pill contraceptives.. way easier to control and easier to stop if you have side affects..
i understand exactly where your coming from everything that you have just described i was on it for 3 years and it sucked i don't even know why i stayed on it for so long but yeah the no sex drive was a pain it will get better it just takes your body to get use to the shot i have now been off it for 8 months now and the sex drive is back mood swings are better but it will get better but i will suggest to you if you are wanting children then i would say get off it cause it takes a long while to get out of your system hope everything goes well for you
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