Depo-Provera: asking the FDA to investigate

Top 339. Jan 16, 2006 4:23 PM

» Nothappyjan - Re: Re: Deop-Provera "THE SHOT"

In response to Re: Deop-Provera "THE SHOT" posted by ACAMRE:

Hi
I had my first Depro injection in Nov and experiencing quite a few side effects. Thought I would do a little research and came accross your email. It is almost as if I have written it, I so can't believe how the different things I have been going through over the past few months have all been caused by one injection and that there are so many women experiencing such a rough ride.
Up until today i had decided that i would go ahead with the 2nd injection as I figure I had come this far. I too had gone back to my doctor and was told the bleeding etc is quite normal and will settle with the 2nd injection. After reading your email there is no way I am going back for round 2.
I will say though, Depro has fixed a few minor problems I was having with my periods, however I think I would rather those few problems than the never ending period!

-- posted by Nothappyjan

Top 340. Jan 16, 2006 4:39 PM

» Nothappyjan - Re: Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

In response to Depo-Provera and Teen Depression posted by Candace38:

Hi
Like yourself, I have just come accross this site whilst searching for info on Depro. Just wanted to share my thoughts, depression seems to be quite a common side affect of this drug regardless of the age. I am in my 40's and have never experienced mood swings/depression like I have since my 1st injection.
I am not going back to have injection #2, more so after reading what other people are experiencing. I hope things work out for you & your daughter, I can sympathise with what you are going through!

-- posted by Nothappyjan

Top 341. Jan 18, 2006 5:38 AM

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

In response to Re: Severe Side Effects...Motrin helps! posted by jaybird901:

If you had paid any attention to the information about the depo it said wait six weeks to get the shot especially if you are going to breastfeed. The nurse at the hospital tried to get me to get the shot after I had the baby but because I read the information I said no they can't force you to get it they can only offer it to you the rest is on you. I read every thing especially when it pertains to my health.

-- posted by jaysmom

Top 342. Jan 19, 2006 5:40 PM

» laurasmommy - 2 years on shot

I was on the shot since the day my daughter was born (jan. 11, 2003) I have now been off of it for a year next month. I experienced a lot of side effects the 2 years i was on it and am getting some new ones now that I am off. I had very bad depression, I was easily irritated, extreme vaginal dryness, abdominal pains (constant), i had no period, and the list goes on and on. Now that I am off I am having anywhere from 2 to 4 periods a month, extrememly heavy. I regret starting the shot 100%. I was not informed of any of the side effects when told about the shot. I was a t the hospital about an hour after giving birth and the doctor asked me if I wanted to begin birth control, I said yes, and he named the options, (pill, shot, implants) did not mention any side effects or anything. I want to have another child but am finding it very hard to conceive. Don;t know when ovulating caused by multiple periods a month)

-- posted by laurasmommy

Top 343. Jan 19, 2006 9:47 PM

» eponadreamchaser - Re: Re: Re: depo shot

In response to Re: Re: depo shot posted by nberzati:

Thanks for the info about the medication to stop the constant bleeding. I've be on a non-stop period for almost four months now. Doctors told me it would take up to six months for my body to return to normal. I stopped the shot after my October shot in 2005 (my second shot), but now I'm not only bleeding all the time, I am passing blood clots up to the size of a half cup (the measuring kind). My doctors have continually refused to do anything about it and I'm sick and tired of having to wear depends because of the flooding (even super plus tampons & overnight pads with wings can't handle the flow at times). The doctors basically told me I might have a period lasting up to nine months long--if what they told me in December is true. Anyway now maybe I can get them to do something to help me, after all they screwed me up with those awful shots.

-- posted by eponadreamchaser

Top 344. Jan 19, 2006 9:59 PM

» eponadreamchaser - my Depro nightmare

after reading several posts on this website, I realize that there are other women out there having similar problems after taking depro shots. I've only had two of them but that is enough for me. My first shot was in July 2005, my second and last shot was in Oct. 2005. I didn't start having problems until after my second shot. That's when I started not just spotting, but basically having non-stop bleeding (this started about a week or so after the shot). My doctors aren't willing to take my complaints about what the depro has done to me seriously. They say "it may take up to six months after your last shot to return to normal". I not only have a constant period now, but now (as of November) I'm passing blood clots, which are getting progressively bigger as time goes on. My doctors don't want to do anything to help me and they keep on saying there is nothing wrong with me. I'm ready to file a lawsuit because this is not right. I'm only 37 and I want to have at least one more child, yet the doctors coerced me into taking the depro shots because I'm on medicaid and already have one child. I'm sick and tired of my doctors saying that there is nothing wrong with me, that I'm just having a "normal" reaction to the shots.

-- posted by eponadreamchaser

Top 345. Jan 19, 2006 10:35 PM

» dompal - Re: I LOVE THE DEPO PROVERA SHOT!!!

In response to I LOVE THE DEPO PROVERA SHOT!!! posted by talora_h:
I was on the depo shot for 10 years, and I truly thought it was the greatest thing ever, no periods! Until this summer when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am 25 years old and both of my doctors sent me to get the bone density because of the depo shot. I am now taking Boniva once a month, which isnt cheap, and since I'm only 5'0 right now am faced with the ailment of fracturing my spine and hips, which causes shrinking. I told everyone who would listen to go on the shot, before I found out it caused bone loss. There are class action suits all over the place against Pfizer. Definetly, to anyone considering
the shot, be aware that somewhere down the line,if you stay on it, you will have severe bone loss.

-- posted by dompal

Top 346. Jan 20, 2006 4:24 AM

» Monheit_Law_PC - Depo Provera Class Action and Lawsuit Status (Canada and USA)

There are three class actions now filed, and a fourth (BC) is being filed. The first was filed in Quebec in Sept '05. The next two in Ontario - filed in December '05. (These are all in Canada.) We are working actively with one of the firms in Canada resposible for the filings. If you want a copy of the class action complaint, please let me know and I can see if there is a way we can post this here.

On the USA front, we are now readying to file our initial claims. We are also in discussions for partnering with a class action firm that will likely file a medical monitoring class action and perhaps also a class action claim for the costs of medical tests and the medications for treating the Osteoporosis.

If you want us to evaluate your individual situation for a lawsuit, the best way is to fill out the online form we have at http://www.monheit.com/depo-provera/case...

-Michael Monheit, Esq.
Monheit Law, PC

-- posted by Monheit_Law_PC

Top 347. Jan 20, 2006 8:33 AM

» harley_39 - Re: Re: Re: Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

In response to Re: Re: Depo-Provera and Teen Depression posted by Candace38:

My daughter is on the depro-vera shot and just recently she has been seeing a therapist because she cries all the time. The shot stopped her cramping but it has made her unbearable to live with. Her thearapist has suggested that we take her off of the shot.

-- posted by harley_39