Depo-Provera: asking the FDA to investigate

Top 319. Dec 21, 2005 9:16 PM

» amanda86 - Re: depovera

In response to depovera posted by zkitten:

follow this for a minute...
a. didntnt gain weight until u STOPPED usindepopo.
b. why did your doctor tell you too take a break frdepoepo?... WAS THERE SOMETHING HE WORRIED ABOUT?
c.would u expect people not experiencing problems fdepodepo to search for help or support and why?
D.are you not worried that your weight decreased and 12 of those that you know PERSONNALY increased after udepo depo?
e.do you know what the side effectiearebdl.. bostio ostio at 26?
f.many things can change hormones, positive and negative infact infact....the same with side effects...
after asking my doctor there were no reasons notdepouse depo...could i maybe use your doctor maybe the side effects will be different?

maybe i should ask my government if the drug they approved is 100 percent safe and hold them accountable for not forcing proper researchpharmaseuticalmaseutical companies that only care about fast tracked APPROVALS for billions in sales.... thanks for reading
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-- posted by amanda86

Top 320. Dec 26, 2005 4:04 PM

» Spoilbrat182 - Re: depo shot

In response to depo shot posted by nadja05:

i was wonder why the doctor's gave you depo? I was on it for heavy periods but had to stop taking it because my blood pressure got to high. I had fibroids which contributed to my heavy periods. I don't know your situation but e-mail me a Spoilbrat182@aol.com Do you haave fibroids or are you using depo for birth control.

-- posted by Spoilbrat182

Top 321. Dec 28, 2005 1:39 PM

» sunnybrooke - Re: Re: depo shot

In response to Re: depo shot posted by Spoilbrat182:

Hi - I am almost 46 years old, have been on Depo shot for over 10 years. NEVER had any of the side effects; in fact for the first 3 years or so, it even seemed to help my mood and energy level. Didn't lose weight, didn't have bleeding - I LOVE not having periods. now that I am "peri-menopausal" I continue on it with doctor's guidance of course. hubby worries about it, thinking not normal to stop periods, but I continue regular health checks and all is good. it was first given to me for heavy blood clotting periods, and medical history was not good for other birth control methods. I still consider it a wonder drug, and have full faith in the top-notch doctor I see (by the way, this is my 3rd MD prescribing the depo for me, due to insurance changes. my perimenopause began at approximate age of my mom, so don't feel that it brought on that early either. sorry to hear so many do have problems, think I have always been a medical oddity anyway and perhaps that's why it is so wonderful for me. PS: my blood pressure is lower than my 3 teenage sons. Not sure when to stop it now as I would sure hate to risk a pregnancy at my age and life stage, will rely on doc for that as well.

-- posted by sunnybrooke

Top 322. Dec 28, 2005 9:45 PM

» plyboi86 - Re: Depo is the Devil

I to have had problem with depo shots. I have had problems with my immune system. I would like to conceive but is unable to. I have been off the shots for 23 months and haven't had a cycle yet. My weight is like a roller coaster it going up in down. When I started I was appox. 140lbs now I am 208lbs. If anyone has any info that would be usful please fil free to email me.

-- posted by plyboi86

Top 323. Jan 1, 2006 6:10 PM

» krista1228 - scared of after effects of depo shot

i just turned 19 a few days ago... i had my first son in august of 2005. After my son was born i decided to get on the depo shot... well my insurance cut off and i didnt go get my dosage last month... now i havent had a period since november, took 2 pregnancy tests ( both negative) and have heard horrible stories about the shot. Im scared because im starting to take these slimquick pills but i dont know if im pregnant or if the shot is messing with me or what... im just looking for someone to help me with this because im so young and dont really know much about the shot... i was on the pill and it messed with my depression pills and my doctor said my best bet would be the shot but he never told me what would happen if i quit getting the shot and stuff and im nervous... and until today i didnt realize that the shot was the reason i kept losing the baby weight then gaining it and then some... after the baby i was 169 lbs... now im 180 and i hate it... hence the reason i am getting on the diet pills

if anyone could help me i would greatly appreciate it...

krista

-- posted by krista1228

Top 324. Jan 3, 2006 7:54 PM

» jaybird901 - Re: Severe Side Effects...Motrin helps!

In response to Severe Side Effects...Motrin helps! posted by Melanie222:
i am having the same problems, except my pain isnt bad. but, i am breastfeeding. PLUS the doctor gave me the shot the next day after giving birth!! i bleed through the 3 months--even after the 6 weeks after childbirth. ive been off the shot for more than a month and still bleeding. Does anyone think there are any grounds for a lawsuit?

-- posted by jaybird901

Top 325. Jan 4, 2006 10:45 PM

» cheryl25 - Re: Depo Provera

In response to Depo Provera posted by surfer79:

Hello,
I am soon to turn 30 years old this year 2006.
I have 5 children. My last child was born april of 2005. I had gotton the Deprovera shot 6 weeks after he was born and needless to say it was my last shot. I haven't had a period since before my sone was conceived and i am extreamly concerned. i have seen 2 OBGYN's and both say it will probabyly take atleast 9 months for it to be completly out of my system and then i should start to menstrate on my own again. I guess the problem i'm now having is i may not ever be able to have another child and even if i do concieve could this have damaged my overies and uterus to where i may not be able to carry another child. If you have any insight about this extreamly sensitive subject that i am sure i am not alone in please enlighten me.
Sincerley& Respectfully yours, Cheryl McDonald
Greensburg Indiana

-- posted by cheryl25

Top 326. Jan 5, 2006 2:20 AM

» hammond_gurl - depo-provera do not get it

hi i am a 16 year old girl and i got in it causethey said i would not remeber to take the pill and i smoked when i got upset.I have just got off of it of useing it for two years.I have not stop bleeding since i have got off of it and it is very heavy.To ANYONE THAT IS YOUNG PLEASE DO NOT GET ON IT I HAVE BEEN FELLING WEAK AND CANT STOP BLEEDING I WAS 100LBS NOW IM 135LBS AND TRYING TO LOOSE IT I WAS VERY SKINNY AND NOW I HAVE BLEW UP LIKE A BLIMP. I DO NOT RECUMEND THIS TO ANYONE I WISH I WOULD HAVE NEVER GOT ON IT! AND I WANT TO HELP ANY BODY THAT IS THIS AGE OR OLDER TO STAY AWAY FROM IT!

-- posted by hammond_gurl

Top 327. Jan 5, 2006 6:38 PM

» krista1228 - Re: depo-provera do not get it

In response to depo-provera do not get it posted by hammond_gurl:

let me warn you, i read that the regular side affects dont leave for 6-8 months after stopping the pill and you may not be fertile for 6-18 months if ever again... i have heard all sorts of stories about women who have never been able to get pregnant again... so yes keep telling younger girls not to take it... because it also messes with bones and its just horrible

krista henry
owosso, michigan

feel free to email me anytime at
spliff42069666@yahoo.com

-- posted by krista1228