What kind of birth control should i choose?

I also use ortho tri cyclen lo - mainly for skin problems, but I've liked it thus far, used that one for almost a year. I haven't noticed any significant weight gain from it.

I used Depo Provera for 2 years (the shot) and then had switched to Seasonique, where you take pills for 3 months and then take a week off. Both were my choice becasue they keep you from menstruating.

BUT......

Right after I stopped using b/c, I got a serious DVT blood clot that nearly killed me! I also (although this is less significant than near death) gained 40 pounds while on Depo. This affect is rare, but it happens. I'm off b/c for good!

Luckily for me, I didn't get anything like a DVT--BUT I DID gain weight on Depo (and AFTER Depo :grumble: ). I would also be completely wiped out for 2 weeks after each shot! Not really my cup of tea! I do believe that there have been studies that show (at least anecdotally) that women have been known to gain weight due to taking Depo--it could be due to the hormones, etc., that can mess with your metabolism.

I'm now on a monophasic pill (like Lucky) called Apri (the generic form of Desogen). I think it's pretty good. I LOVE the fact that I can skip periods if I want to do so with this one. And, while I wanted the shot because I always forgot to take my pill, I have learned in the last 9 years (my Goodness, has it been that long?) how to do it daily.

All that being said, nobody can make this choice for you BUT you. You really need to have a long heart to heart with your doc and explain what you want in BC. Hopefully, your doctor is really good and can give you good advice to help make up your mind. Keep in mind that some forms of birth control (I'm thinking it's the patch, but I can't be sure) may depend on your weight being low to be effective!!! :noway:

I hope that things work out for you! :flowerforyou:

NOT DEPO! My sister and I both had HORRIBLE experiences with it and there are websites with thousands of people with extremely negative side effects. If you are considering it, make sure you do a lot of research.

Here are a few common side effects:
*70% of women using Depo Provera gain weight. Almost half of the women using Depo Provera gain more than 5 pounds after one year of use. Many women gain more than 10 pounds.
*Possible sterility with long term use.
*Headaches, nervousness, mood changes, paranoia, bloating, hot flashes, insomnia, decreased interest in sex (My sister used to tease that it is effective because it makes you hate men and you can't stand them to be anywhere near you!), breast tenderness, acne, hair loss, loss of bone density, and back aches.
*Even after discontinuing Depo Provera, it can take several months or even years for all the side effects to go away.

I realize that there are some women who get DP shots and love this method, but after what we went through I promised that I would warn any woman who was considering it, so at least she would know the possibility of what she was getting herself into. Each woman is different though, so I hope you find what works for you.

I swear by Yasmin, not Yaz, Yasmin...it is low hormone and has minimal side affects. That's my two cents!

I love Yazmin. I have been on it since Jan and I think it helped in my weight loss. So far I am down 51lbs. I was on Yazmin once before and I lost weight while on it then. I think its because it helps control crazings...maybe?

I think the best thing is to find what works well with your body.

Ang

NOT DEPO! My sister and I both had HORRIBLE experiences with it and there are websites with thousands of people with extremely negative side effects. If you are considering it, make sure you do a lot of research.

Here are a few common side effects:
*70% of women using Depo Provera gain weight. Almost half of the women using Depo Provera gain more than 5 pounds after one year of use. Many women gain more than 10 pounds.
*Possible sterility with long term use.
*Headaches, nervousness, mood changes, paranoia, bloating, hot flashes, insomnia, decreased interest in sex (My sister used to tease that it is effective because it makes you hate men and you can't stand them to be anywhere near you!), breast tenderness, acne, hair loss, loss of bone density, and back aches.
*Even after discontinuing Depo Provera, it can take several months or even years for all the side effects to go away.

I realize that there are some women who get DP shots and love this method, but after what we went through I promised that I would warn any woman who was considering it, so at least she would know the possibility of what she was getting herself into. Each woman is different though, so I hope you find what works for you.

i totally gained weight from depo too! and i have issues with my bones, but i am not sure if that is a result of depo or not. a shot every three months though..they were on to something good lol!

I was on Depo Provera Shot for almost 3 years and My OB/GYN advised me to come off of it for awhile. It had advantages and disadavantes for me like the weight gain and my friend going awol for the time I was on it. I am now taking Yaz and it is taking some time to get use to have been on it for about 4 months now I am always nauseous I feel dizzy and I just have an overall feeling of being pregnant the breast tenderness and all. I just think it's a matter of opinion and what works for you.

I've been on Yaz since right after I had my son on October 31. I get period symptoms but it's nothing compared to what I got when I was on Yasmin. I also either get absolutely NO period or a VERY slight one. I've been losing about 1 lb per week so I think I can safely say that there's no weight gain issues with this one.