Question:
Have many of you gained weight on the DEPO-SHOT??
Hey, I am looking into other methods of birth control. I am currently on the Patch and no problems except sometimes it likes to rub and wear off. I am comfortable with it but thought about taking the Depo-Shot. I hear alot about people gaining weight, but not sure how it affects us Posties. I hear you start getting more hungry...and snack more often... but we already do that!!! So has anyone gained much weight?? Or experienced adverse side effects other than the normal side effects??(weight gain, irregular bleeding etc...) Thank you for your time and info!! Post-op about 19mos at 147lbs — Sunny4x4chick (posted on February 2, 2004)
February 2, 2004
I know everyone is different, however this is what I went through with this
shot. I had this shot 3 times and gained 20 lbs each time. I finallt went
to a new OB/GYN doctor. I told her what was happening that I was gaining
weight and I coulldn't figure out why. SHe then explained to me that she
will not out any of her patients on this shot one because it makes people
gain weight and there are other side effects as well. I have not been able
to have another baby since I have had these shots. Beware it does affect
people differently, you may be lucky, but I personally if I knew what would
have happened I would have stayed far away from the Depo shot. Anyway that
is just my two cents. Have a great day!
— Virginia D.
February 2, 2004
I agree that it does work different on everyone. I had a hard time with the
Depo shot and am against it personally. I had bleeding problems(3wks out of
the month and abnormal clotting), little hair loss and had to be put on
migrain medication until I decided to get off the shot a year later and
have no problems now. I already have 3 kids, so I just tied my tubes, so I
would'nt have to worry about birth control anymore. I never did gain weight
from the shot. Good luck to you and just do the research on the different
forms of birth control and the side effects!!!
— Sandy M.
February 2, 2004
Again, everyone has different experiences with Depo-Provera. However, I'm
one of the lucky individuals who've not only been on Depo for going on 10
years now, but have had the best side effect ever - NO PERIODS! I did not
notice a weight gain when I started, and haven't had any of the issues
other people notice. But I do know I'm in the minority - most people I
talk to do not have good experiences with the tool.
— francescurrit
February 2, 2004
I started the Depo shot after I had surgery (started the shot so I didn't
have to have a period) & I did not gain any weight; however, I feel it
may have slowed my weight loss down when I was about 7 months post. Now I
am 14 months post & still losing - lost 3 lbs last week. I was on the
patch first but I didn't like the way it looked after being on for days so
that's why I switched. My non WLS friends say the Depo makes them gain
weight. KAT 210/120 12.10.02
— KAT *.
February 2, 2004
I had the depo shot about 3 years ago (way pre-op) and immediately gained
30 pounds. My current doctor will say that even though weight gain is only
a possibility, she sees it happen all the time, not just sometime. To me,
the weight gain is no way worth the shot.
— saltybichon
February 2, 2004
Personally, I think the Depo Shot is very hard on the body. While some
women love not having their periods, others are just not comfortable with
that. As much as we hate that time of the month, it's there for a
reason...That aside (and completely my own opinion!), Have you heard of the
Nuva Ring? You can check it out on line just by typing in "Nuva
Ring" into any search engine. It's a plastic ring about the size of a
silver dollar that you insert and leave there for 3 weeks, then remove it
for a week to have your period. Then you put a new one back in. I've used
it for about 2 mos. now and I LOVE it. It can't get "lost," it's
not in the way of anything, and you can leave it or remove it when you have
sex. (but you can't leave it out for more than 3 hours.) Also, it's a
bonus for gastric bypass patients b/c you don't have to worry about how it
absorbs...the medicine is right where it needs to be...no traveling through
the system! I know I sound like an ad, but I just love it. I hated taking
the pill b/c I forgot a lot and once this is in, it's in for 3 weeks. The
medicine in this ring is the same as what's in the Pill. It's a little
tricky to remove, but it's really no big deal once you get the hang of it.
Last but not least, my last 2 periods have been very, very light. See what
your doc says! Good luck! :)
— Louise D.
February 3, 2004
My daughter has been on the Depo-Provera shot for over 5 years. She was
very afraid of gaining weight but never did. BUT she does have other side
effects including weird "computer-like" goings-on with her eyes
& headaches. I think I've finally convinced her to try some other
method. The shot is very controversial. Type it into a search engine
& see what you come up with.
— squeejlueej
February 3, 2004
I started getting the Depo shots about a year ago and in the first 6 months
I did gain about 20 pounds but it has since leveled off. I did notice an
increase in appetite but I have also dealt with a job layoff this past year
and I am a stress eater so that didn't help.
— rinnchris
February 4, 2004
I took the Depo shot years ago and yes...gained weight. I have always had
a hard time remembering to take a pill. I am on the patch now, too...I also
have experienced it coming loose on a corner but it doenst seem to lessen
the effect(YET!) I only put the patch on mu upper body, chest and back
because I feel like there is less chance of rubbing, plus less fat there!!
Good luck on whichever method you choose!
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