Birth control and weight loss issue?

ArchyJill

I have been on the Depo shot for several years now, not that I was worried about pregnancy but just LOVED the lack of a period. So just recently (within last 5 months or so) I have been spotting about a month before the shot is due and this month I have actual CRAMPS (WTF?!?!?). Talked to the OB-GYN and she thought my body was processing the birth control differently given my change in body weight/fat and activity level. Has anyone else dealt with this? A little annoyed as the whole purpose was to avoid TOM altogether...now wondering if it's worth the chemicals and expense...

kelika71

I'm not sure of the answer your ob/gyn gave you. I started the Depo shot about a year and a half ago in an effort to avoid a hysterectomy. I'm at the end of my rope with options. Just last May, it FINALLY started working for me. I kid you not, I had spotting the entire first year. Seems after I dropped about 25 lbs. it started working.
However, it only lasts about 2 months for me. When I talked to the nurse (she's the one giving me the shot), she said she has another patient that requires it every 2 months and looks like that's what it's going to be for me.
Maybe you might be one of us 2-monthers?

Trust me, if I could avoid this shot, I would. My sister's ob/gyn told her that this drug causes bone loss, among other things. So, if you're able to avoid the shot and try other alternatives, it might be worth looking into?

Beebee78

I would look into having a coil fitted. At first you will still bleed but over time it becomes less and less xxx