I just wish I had it back!!! (Ladies only!)
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Just a guy, but I have decision rights on a few uteri.
My daughter wanted DMPA (because her friend took it, and sexually active 15-16 year olds make medical decisions from listening to other girls and not from medical knowledge) and after reviewing the Upjohn/Pizer data and history, plus the number of reported cases of 1, 3, 6 year delays in menstruation post treatment I said no. This is an old drug, first approved in the 60s with really questionable implementation research.
But, as advice to the OP, I can suggest a little more patient - the study I found the most interesting (on Mexican women, because, well, I'm partially Mexican) showed a return at 5.5 months +- 2 months. So wait a little, might be just around the corner.
Just a guy, with uteri.
Edit:Depo is DMPA.
lol it's all good, and yes I got that DMPA is depo
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whierd..... the girl wants advice from other people with uteri. While your googling skills were just wonderful, you lack the necessary equipment. :flowerforyou:
edit: also,referring to it as a medical procedure seems a little overboard. Its a needle in the butt. But I'm sure google told you that too
Considering how many TOM threads there are, I am not sure she is seeking advice from the proper sources.
A medical procedure is simply what it is. Even an exam is a medical procedure. So I am not exactly sure why you bothered to add that in.Hooray for people who actually research medical procedures before actually getting them done!!
because this ^^ comment makes it sound like a huge deal, I suppose. Its pointless anyway. If you looked up symptoms for depo (or any hormonal contraceptive) you'd get a list as long as your arm full of contradictory symptoms. Everyone reacts completely differently to it.
Thank you and yes, my body is reacting to it different during and after now, and not like it has before0 -
I'm not sure about weight loss/gain etc but I had the shot once....had TOM for 4 months non stop....never ever again!!!!0
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On top of that the forum did say ladies only so thanks for your useless opinion!when you get a vagina then your opinion matters.No vagina no comment
Seriously? So I would have a more valid opinion than a male doctor who specialises in this sort of thing just because I'm a girl, even though I've never heard of a depo shot before? Or a guy whose girlfriend has been through this and he knows exactly what happened? I'm not necessarily saying he wasn't being a bit of a **** about it, if she did her research and couldn't find anything then ask away, but saying he shouldn't say anything just because he's a guy is ridiculous. I know OP wanted personal experiences, but experiences can be retold just as well buy a guy who knows the story as by the person it happened to. If you want to criticise his comments then criticise his comments, don't say he's not allowed to make them because he's male.0 -
Wow...
I do not agree with saying that if your not male you have no right to comment - at all. The Dr the OP is going to could be male - are we going to disregard anything they say because of gender?! NO.
However the point is the male in question didn't actually offer any constructive comment until he was goaded into it.0 -
I did it twice and it messed up my cycle. My doctor put me on the pill form of birth control to get it back to normal again.0
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Just a guy, but I have decision rights on a few uteri.
My daughter wanted DMPA (because her friend took it, and sexually active 15-16 year olds make medical decisions from listening to other girls and not from medical knowledge) and after reviewing the Upjohn/Pizer data and history, plus the number of reported cases of 1, 3, 6 year delays in menstruation post treatment I said no. This is an old drug, first approved in the 60s with really questionable implementation research.
But, as advice to the OP, I can suggest a little more patience - the study I found the most interesting (on Mexican women, because, well, I'm partially Mexican) showed a return at 5.5 months +- 2 months. So wait a little, might be just around the corner.
Just a guy, with uteri.
Edit:Depo is DMPA.
you are a great dad :drinker: the world needs more dads who look out for their daughters over stuff like this :drinker:
as for the issue of men commenting on women's reproductive issues, men can be knowledgeable about female issues, and women can be knowledgeable about male issues.0 -
So many birth control procedures are dangerous for your health and fertility. This is evidenced by the lawyers commercials on tv suing the manufacturers. I truly feel for your situation because any information you get on the subject is just guess work. There is one thing that you might find helpful. My doctor tells me a persons weight can fluctuate up to 5lbs everyday. So the up and down and all around may not be a gain. You may just be on a plateau. I know this isn't very helpful but it may have nothing to do with the birth control. You should try some different techniques to break the plateau. I truly wish you the best of luck.0
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IN. To learn more about TOM because without MFP I would know nothing about reproductive organs and how they work.0
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I am a woman and I have to agree with the bloke - you cannot restrict replies and this is not a reproductive health forum. And yes googling things always gets a wealth of information - just takes time to fish through it. Your doctor is the person you really should be asking, so glad you have an appointment.0
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I had it a good 10 or 11 years ago and it messed me up BAD!! I had my period for a year straight. I lost about 30lb and was passing out all over town. I was always cold and soaked in sweat ones I actually had giant wet pit stains coming through my WINTER jacket! and because its a shot there was absolutely nothing my doc could do. I just had to take iron and wait it out. Spent a FORTUNE on pads ... I seriously believe now that feminine products should be covered under OHIP. ANYWHOOO after my experiance I always recommend against it .. one never knows how your body will react to it as EVERYONE is different. Id say go for a less permanent way of birth control. Good luck hun and dont let stupid people bring you down on here. Mr know it all is a joke.0
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Its a birth control shot that EVERYONE reacts differently to. How on earth is googling it going to tell her how SHE will react to it?0
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You're a bully thats all you are .. she simply came on here asking if anyone had a similar situation .. since you DONT have a VAGINA I would say you know absolutley nothing about it. So take your INGNORANT and useless googled information and save it for the next MAN who decides he wants to be an expert on birth control0
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if everyone reacts differently how is asking a bunch of strangers going to help either?0
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It can take a while for your body to get back to normal with the hormonal stuff.Yes this is a TOM topic, but I am helpless here!!! Scheduling an appointment next week to try and solve this, BUT my issue is I got 1 DEPO shot (birth control) on Valentine's Day (appropriate right? ha), and didn't get the second one in May decided I didn't like what it was doing to my body, and it's been 4 MONTHS, and my TOM has not come back!!!
I've been maintaining my weight, but I lost 5 pounds and just gained it right back, and it seems I can't get rid of it, or it is just up and down in that 5lb area!!! Anyone have any experience with this what the AFTER EFFECTS of your birth control has effected your body/weight? I am not trying to make any excuses here, and have been genuinely working out, switching it up, eating better....so frustrated!!! No signs of pregnancy either, I took 3 damn tests, and I'm not finding much info about it online!!!0 -
I loved Depo prior to having my son -- tried it after pregnancy and had a terrible effect from it. Went off it, and my TOM did not return even with the assistance of BCP to help try and regulate for almost 6 months. Even then they were sporadic and anywhere from 3-8 days. Keep the faith -- your body will straighten itself out.0
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I had a serious health scare from that I had a blood clot and it was very frightening. I didn't get my period back for almost 2 years. I can't say if I gained weight I was very out of shape to begin with back then. I don't take any birth control now and I am much better for it I think.
Glad you got that situated!!! I've been on it 2 other times, once for 2 yrs, and the other time like this one just got the one shot, and after the 2 years I had to be given medicine to get it back, but the second time it came back right away....so I don't know my body isn't following any kind of pattern....I'll be relived when I can finally get the docs
If you knew you once had to be put on meds to get your period back after being on this shot then this topic is completely useless and you're here seeking attention. congrats, you succeeded.0 -
I started DEPO 6 weeks after having my one and only child. I haven't had TOM in over 15 years - it has been heaven. I am told that it can cause weight gain - maybe it did but it does not seem to be keeping me from losing it!0
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But what if a male medical professional with relevant information replied would you respond so harshly based on gender? and the guy you were directing your snark at had some pretty good info for you and his suggestions I thought were grounded in logic.How sweet of you, point is I don't want your opinion, and "hence" why I added "Ladies only". I have tried looking it up before, but nothing seemed similar or close to my situation and didn't find much.
PS when you put (Ladies only!) in the title of a thread it no doubt gets the interest of males for we are but humble creatures just trying to get low down on you mysterious yet beautiful creatures.0 -
This is a public forum. If you wish to only have women respond, I suggest a forum that deals with reproductive health. Also, you said in your OP that you are not finding much info online. I Googled "depo shot issues" and found tons of information from that single search. Also"depo shot side effects", "depo shot weight gain", and "depo shot weird reactions" came up with several hundred thousand results.
Sometimes google can give so many varied answers its easy and puts your mind at rest to listen to other girls real life experiences
Its what us girls do, we support each other,
Your response was provactive and not helpful to the OP,
Not saying your wrong, just saying not the right place0 -
Both weight gain and period loss are effects of that specific form of birth control... your doctor should have explicitly told you that. Those are the main reasons my doctor advised against the DEPO shot.0
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oh, and also bone loss after continuous use. Not my choice!0
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I had the DEPO once but it didnt agree with me, I was so hormonal I had to move home with my parents, my TOM stopped completey but came back within a few months of coming off / missing the top up
My TOM have always been funky tho! I have had one in the last 4 years lol0 -
She was asking if anyone had a similar experience.0
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if everyone reacts differently how is asking a bunch of strangers going to help either?
QFT :drinker:
Best possible place to ask questions is the Doctor's office...presumably the doctor will have access to medical history?
Restricting people's opinions is simply ridiculous! It's an open forum (has been said so by many posters), and if you don't like the opinion or disagree .... that is why it's an opinion - no need to get offended and get "sensitive" about it.0 -
She was asking if anyone had a similar experience.
Which can be documented and learned about by any gender. I would bet a male OBGYN would be familiar with many uterus owners experiences and would be perfectly capable of giving her useful information. Or a guy with Google.
I have a uterus, so I have permission to say this.0 -
IN. To learn more about TOM because without MFP I would know nothing about reproductive organs and how they work.
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Wow, I tried depo a few years back, but quit after six months since I spotted the entire time. My period didn't stop at all. Hopefully your doctor will have some answers for you.
The same thing happened to me, ****ing miserable.0 -
why did i click on this link.....0
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Hooray for people who actually research medical procedures before actually getting them done!!
For the rest...should have Googled it.
You're a d**k, when you get a vagina then your opinion matters. Have a seat.
Do you disagree with my opinion?
Also, personal attacks are against the Community Guidelines. If you wish to vent, please keep it to Private Messages.
She may be venting but she is 100% right! No vagina no comment
Do you have any idea how many male OBGYNs there are? :huh:
Begone with thine logic, and hastily, knave!0
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