Looking for Feedback on Birth Control

Hi. My suggestion would be, once this shot wears off, got the either 5 or 10 year IUD. Its a guarentee, and you don't have to remember to go back to the doctor. If you decide to start trying again, you just go in and have it removed and there are no lasting effects and it doesnt stop pregnancy from the moment its removed.! Good luck.

I had a nasty reaction to Depo. I suffered headaches, joint aches, swollen arm, breakthrough bleeding, and horrible cramps, also nausea, and mood swings, and gained 25lbs after the shot. (and yes it was from the Depo...I didn't change my eating habits, and after the dose wore off (about 3.5-4months after getting the shot) I dropped the 25lbs in about 3weeks.

Google Depo Provera there are TONS of websites dedicated to Education women about the dangers of Depo.

P.S. My Daughter was born in March of 2007 too She was born with Asymetrical Septal Hypertrophy a thickening of the center heart muscle that partially obstructs blood flow through the ventricles. She's on Meds to slow her heart rate thankfully this usually clears on it's own in the first year, but in the meantime we have EKG's every 2months to check her blood flow the last one was really good!

Well, I did get pregnant on the pill and when I asked the DR for the shot he said that I didn't want it, due to the fact that too many women gain weight from it. I have always had a hard time remembering to take the pill as well, but once again it is what I have turned to instead of the shot.

I had all of the probalems gained weight and when it was time to get off I was dizzy and had the worst migranes. I also had muscle spasms it was awful. And now I can't have a baby every again

Hi R.: I am a midwife (CNM) who provides women with family planning at Family Health Care as well as home births. Many believe the shot should only be used as a short term method (2 to 3 years) for three main reasons. The first is that is it can cause depression...so, if you have a history of depression you should be very careful. The second is it does cause weight gain (and that can lead to depression) and the third is it appears to cause your bones to "thin out." It is believed that the the bone thinning might be reversible after you stop the shot, but while on it you should take 1200 mg of calcium per day and do weight lifting. Some other side effects include hair loss, cramping, irritability, etc. Ask your provider to give you some more information.. I hope this helps..S.

I had the headaches, maybe weight gain-but that was less noticeable because I couldn't open my eyes to see myself due to the constant headaches. That was 11 years ago. Is it possible they changed it?
By the way, awesome about your daughter doing so well after her heart surgery. I would love to hear about the pregnancy and what happened after. I am friends with someone who also had a baby boy with TGA and he sadly passed before they could do surgery. I am a doula and a midwife, too, so I like to gather information to help me when this comes up again.
My best,
W. P

Without a doubt you'll probabbly gain weight. Everyone I've ever known who got the Deppo gained weight including myself. I am glad your daughter is doing well.
T.

In all honesty you should have inquired about it before getting it. I know two people who have gotten it and had a horrible experience. One girlfriend bleed for months on end and became so skinny, it was scarry. Then my sisters friend gained a bunch of weight. But I am sure your doctor totally went over everything with you and felt this was the right way to go for you. The shot is creepy to me. I like things like and IUD that can be taken out our the ring, again, it can be taken out. But if you and your doctor thought this was what was right for you, then it will be fine. If you hate, just dont get the next shot. Like I said, I only know two people who have gotten the shot, and they didnt care for it, and did not get the next shot, but I am sure there are many success stories out there. Good luck, and your baby will be in my prayers, poor thing. I am glad she is doing great now.

I decided to get the shot after my first child.I got one and only shot and that was enough for me.I bled the whole three months.I had headaches and felt really nauseas.So back to the pill I went.I have to take a low dose pill which I seem to remember.Of course it could be the three screaming kids I have :o) haha
Hopefully it will work well for you..Everyone is different..