Depo-Provera: asking the FDA to investigate

Top 379. Mar 1, 2006 1:15 PM

» yummmymummy2006 - depo provera

ive been on depo for over 2 years now and thought i was a hypochondriac i feel ill all the time and am bloated constantly moody irritable and tired all the time thank god i came on here now i know what wrong with me im gonna come of it

-- posted by yummmymummy2006

Top 380. Mar 4, 2006 1:12 PM

» Candace38 - Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

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

To anyone who read my original post #336 in this thread and were kind enough to reply..
This is just an update on my daughter..
I spoke with her a few nights ago on the phone..
Her unexplained depression, lack of energy for school and general poor health continues and has spilled into her new school atmosphere, resulting in poor attendance with her grades slipping to the point where the school, at my daughter's request signed her up to see a psychiatrist.
Additionally, she told me she is now passing blood
rectally, and sure enough, I looked this up today and it is a side effect of Depo-Provera.
She is overwhelmed with stress from everything and feels absolutely isolated and alone.
I have again, asked her to stop using Depo-Provera
and sent her the link to this discussion.
I would appreciate continuing to hear from other teens about their experiences while on Depo and perhaps it will help my daughter to know she is not the only one experiencing these feelings and health problems.
I am so worried about her, as she cannot miss any
more days of school or she will not graduate.
She is very worried about her health as she has a doctor's appointment scheduled for Monday.
I sent her the info I learned today as her symptoms are explained as side effects from Depo.
While this drug may be a benefit for some,
I urge any mother with a teen daughter to consider
all other options available prior to letting them go on these injections.
My daughter should be enjoying her teen years..
instead she is in total despair as this drug continues to erode her wonderful abilities and her health.

-- posted by Candace38

Top 381. Mar 4, 2006 1:40 PM

» Candace38 - Re: Re: Re: Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

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

Hello Dear,
Thank you so much for your information..
I just posted about my daughter, and I believe her depression is severe. She is seeking someone to speak with to give her anti-depressants.
If you don't mind, I am going to send your entire message to my daughter via e-mail, she needs to understand that Depo is the underlying factor causing her depression and poor health.She said she would read these posts and was beginning to listen to me on this issue.
Can you elaborate on why St. John's wort cannot be taken along with birth control pills?
If you are currently taking them and they relieve the depression more quicky, did your doctor suggest an alternate birth control method so you can continue using it?
Again, thank you for your message..
I am very happy to hear you did not opt for anti-depressants.
Life is too full of beautiful things to give into depression and the drugs associated with it.
I wish continued good health and happiness for you!

-- posted by Candace38

Top 382. Mar 4, 2006 2:11 PM

» Candace38 - Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

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

Where is this going if a drug which has been
clearly shown to cause depression sends our teen daughters to seek relief in the form of anti-depressants?
I raised my daughter to say no to drugs and alcohol.
To treat her body with care..concentrate on her education and love everything about life.
I had reservations right from the start about this
shot, yet I was assured it was the best form of protection my daughter could receive.
In accepting this shot so my daughter could prevent becoming pregnant, I made a HUGE mistake.
I will continue to let her know this, so she does not enter into a world full of prescription drugs.
One drug should not be taken to alleviate another.

-- posted by Candace38

Top 383. Apr 9, 2006 6:00 PM

» Mitoo48 - Me again...

In response to Me again... posted by petesdragon:

You should get more information. Depo-Provera is the one drug with the longest period of "FDA non-approval", more than 30 years. That should tell you something.

However, it was available in Latinamerica long before that (no wonder...). I got my first shot in Feb. 1970, the second 3 months later. I was without period for 1 year!

I saw in horror when FDA approved the drug in the USA and inmediatly girls at Universities began getting shots (PSU is one of those).

Get more info: why they didn´t get FDA approval for more than 30 years??

-- posted by Mitoo48

Top 384. Apr 15, 2006 10:01 AM

» KLutz461 - Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

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

Hello,
My name is Kristen and I am a teenager on Depo Provera. Actually, the reason I ended up here is due to the fact that I am writing my final paper on why the depo should be outlawed. The two months I have been on depo I must say have been the worst of my life. I have had severe depression, mood swings, withdrawal from everything and everyone in my life, long term bleeding, weight gain, and I am losing everyone I am close to in my life ( the sad part is that there is much more). The depo just adds more to the load that I am already carrying and I cannot handle it. Anything I can do to allow others to be aware of this shot and the horrors that may come with it I would be more than glad to do. I am here to speak out and help in any way possible.

-- posted by KLutz461

Top 385. Apr 19, 2006 11:25 AM

» CandyO4 - Depo-Provera and Teen Depression

Well let me start off by saying I am greatful of everyone's response b/c it shows that I am not alone smile

I am 20 years old and recently got on Depo a month ago. I read up on this before I went on it and read the most common side effects were Irregular bleeding and weight gain (my docotor said the same) but the depression also caught my eye although it was a lower side effect.

Only after a month I KNOW that I am experiencing depression as well as the side effects above. I constanly feel sad, tired, want to be alone and very irritable and moody towards my family, co workers and boyfriend. I hate this feeling b/c I am a very calm, optimisitc and patient person! Is this is a temporary effect until the next shot (like the bleeding) or will it be present until it is completely out of my body?

To others that have gotten of the shot, Did you go on a different type of Birth Control? If so which one and did the side effects quickly go or stay? Any info will be GREATLY appreciated Thank you

-- posted by CandyO4

Top 386. Apr 20, 2006 7:50 AM

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Top 387. Apr 21, 2006 1:30 PM

» rileysirishmom - Depo Provera and Meningiomas

I am new to this group.

I was on DP for approximately 10 years as a result of dysfunctional bleeding. The DP did the job, and I had no problems at all with it. In May, 2003, I was having problems with my right eye constantly watering. It persisted for months, and I finally went to the doc. I was eventually diagnosed with a meningioma, which is a benign brain tumor in the lining of my brain, immediately behind my right eye.

I found the number two neurosurgeon in the country. On my very first visit, he looked at my MRI. His first statement was, "you're left handed, aren't you?" (I am..he asked this because the tumor was on the right side, a "classic location", he said). His second statement was "HOW LONG (not "if") have you been on DP?" The bottom line is that there is a commonality between DP and meningiomas. I am looking for anyone out there who took DP and was later diagnosed with this type of tumor.

For all of the years I was on DP, it took care of my PMS, cramps, horrible periods, mood swings - you name it. I had 10 years of freedom from all things female-trouble related. Now that I am off the DP, I have had a huge weight gain (70 pounds), PMS, horrible periods, headaches, mood swings...you name it.

How ironic that my initals are....PMS!

-- posted by rileysirishmom