Official Depo Thread

[hazeleyes1556]

Hazeleyes I don't know if you have mentioned this before but have you gone to a doctor about ha?
I thought true blood comment was super funny too!

On another note not sure what my body is doing day 9 of cycle and think Af may be back. Af stopped on day 7 and had bright red spotting today. Really hoping not going back to every two week af.

I have a doctors appointment today for them, I had them for two weeks after each shot and the doctor said it would go away eventually...some help they were. Since then i've switched doctors so hopfully they will be a little but more helpful.

And I would never go back on depo. After we have two children my husband wants me to get "fixed" aka mirana.

 

[SLH]

Do any of you ever think of going back on depo to get rid of your period? I have the worst most painful periods ever and I get the feeling i'm infertile. I keep thinking that going back on depo would make me happy, but I desperately want a baby. I'm so sad and confused

its normal to feel that.i would NEVER go back it took me over 2yrs TTC and one MC.

i did think when ttc to go back on it cos sounds silly but least i was sure i wouldnt get preg which is bizzare cos wanted baby.maybe it was so i could relax and not fret every month that i may have not concieved x

I'm sorry to hear about your mc, this is something that also terrifies me about coming off of this drug
It took me a year for my periods to come back after 6 years of not having them. I didn't like the fact that I wanted a baby but had to wait for so long to get regular periods again, but now that I have the periods back I don't want them lol. I'm having bad pms pains right now and keep thinking to myself that going back on depo will make things all normal again (or abnormal lol).

I know going back on the drug will be HUGE mistake and it will prolong ttc'ing, but having no periods was the best.

 

[SLH]

Totally grumpy today. I have strep throat and AF showed up. . I'm throwing myself my own pity party today cause I feel like crap! I think I'll watch true blood today. At least no one gets preggo on that show.

Midnight that cracks me up. My Hubby is watching this weird SciFi movie and it's tourturing me I couldn't even tell you what it's about. It reminds me of the Labrinth on crack.

I still have these nasty headaches everyday and it's driving me nuts, that and spontanous bouts of nausea and dizzyness. OH thinks it's my hormones getting back to normal. I don't care what it is I just want it to go away.

On a good note my 21st Birthday is this friday I'm so excited!!!

I have unexplained nausea and I'm wondering if it's depo. Whenever something weird happens to me I blame it on that drug lol.

Happy Birthday

 

[SLH]

SLH why do you think your infertile? Have you talked to your doctor about your periods to make sure something else isn't going on?

I get think i'm infertile because I have excruciating periods that are heavy and horrifying. I suspect it's endometriosis because I have a lot of the symptoms, but I shouldn't self diagnose. I have been to the doctors, but I am a big baby who is afraid to get tests lol.

 

[SLH]

Hazeleyes I don't know if you have mentioned this before but have you gone to a doctor about ha?
I thought true blood comment was super funny too!

On another note not sure what my body is doing day 9 of cycle and think Af may be back. Af stopped on day 7 and had bright red spotting today. Really hoping not going back to every two week af.

How long have you been off of depo for?
I only had wacky periods when I first started. When I got my periods back I skipped one, but then after that they were normal.

 

[SLH]

Totally grumpy today. I have strep throat and AF showed up. . I'm throwing myself my own pity party today cause I feel like crap! I think I'll watch true blood today. At least no one gets preggo on that show.

I am so sorry that the evil witch got you

That show True Blood is weird lol.

 

[midnightrose8]

Thanks SLH, it is a weird show, me and my mother-in-law are hooked on that and Dexter. I sure hope you don't have endometeriosis. I was once checked for PCOS and all they did was an ultrasound. Which was uncomfortable but not painful. I'm not sure if they could diagnosis Endometreosis that way as well. I get two days of back aches and pelvic cramps when AF shows up. It's usually hot baths,chocolate and midol for me.

 

[ferens06]

I know this sounds weird but noone will understand but you guys! Iv gone for a week without bleeding for the first time in two months *does little dance* woooop! Breakthrough! Xx

 

[jme84]

Hazeleyes I don't know if you have mentioned this before but have you gone to a doctor about ha?
I thought true blood comment was super funny too!

On another note not sure what my body is doing day 9 of cycle and think Af may be back. Af stopped on day 7 and had bright red spotting today. Really hoping not going back to every two week af.

How long have you been off of depo for?
I only had wacky periods when I first started. When I got my periods back I skipped one, but then after that they were normal.

Last Depo shot was June 2010. Got my first period/spotting in December 2010 and had it every two weeks until may 2001. 29 day cycle in may 33 day cycle in June. Not really sure what I am doing this month. I was 17 when started depo and had really crazy cycles before so not really sure what my normal is.

 

[jme84]

I know this sounds weird but noone will understand but you guys! Iv gone for a week without bleeding for the first time in two months *does little dance* woooop! Breakthrough! Xx

I have never had nonstop bleeding before sorry hun that would suck. I had af every other week for 6 months was so relieved each day it didn't show up. Fxd it will start to regulate soon.

 

[ferens06]

I know this sounds weird but noone will understand but you guys! Iv gone for a week without bleeding for the first time in two months *does little dance* woooop! Breakthrough! Xx

I have never had nonstop bleeding before sorry hun that would suck. I had af every other week for 6 months was so relieved each day it didn't show up. Fxd it will start to regulate soon.

Thank you it looks to have gone away for now, fingers crossed... feel like I'm more on track! x

 

[Tashy5]

I had my first depo shot June 10 2011 and am motified now doing research on how much it effects fertility! I am so angry at my doctors for not telling me this! I am never having it again and cannot wait for the 12 weeks to be up. I chose this contraception as its one with the least hormones yet the Worst to muck your body up!! I pray I am not waiting too long trying. I have had 3 miscarriages n now to find out it may be over a yr till im fertile again

 

[ferens06]

I had my first depo shot June 10 2011 and am motified now doing research on how much it effects fertility! I am so angry at my doctors for not telling me this! I am never having it again and cannot wait for the 12 weeks to be up. I chose this contraception as its one with the least hormones yet the Worst to muck your body up!! I pray I am not waiting too long trying. I have had 3 miscarriages n now to find out it may be over a yr till im fertile again

Sorry for your losses hun and yeah Depo seems good at the time but when it comes to ttc it's really not much fun at all.

I know it may prolong the time (but it could actually cost you less in the long run!) but have you considered perhaps trying a course of the pill after depo? It can help regulate you again. That's what I did, and though I had a lot of ups and downs- I've had bleeding which is more than some women get for months so my body has been doing something rather than nothing! Been off the pill for 2 months and I think my body is sorting itself out now. Mercilon is quite a good pill as it's low hormone.

Good luck to you x

 

[Tashy5]

Thanks hun. I never thought of going on the pill to help cycles thanks for ur tip. When i came off the pill last year i concieved after 3 months so fingers crossed my cycles wont take too long too sort out. Reason i chose depo instead of just the pill was because i couldnt cope with major mood swings on it n ive tried so many diff in the past didnt know there was a pill with least amount of hormone, thanks. Makes me laugh amount of times you go to docs but u end up learning more by urself off the net! Good luck with your cycles hun x

 

[sherylb]

I bet you can't wait for pregnancy mood swings. Crying as if on cue is so much fun!

 

[ferens06]

Thanks hun. I never thought of going on the pill to help cycles thanks for ur tip. When i came off the pill last year i concieved after 3 months so fingers crossed my cycles wont take too long too sort out. Reason i chose depo instead of just the pill was because i couldnt cope with major mood swings on it n ive tried so many diff in the past didnt know there was a pill with least amount of hormone, thanks. Makes me laugh amount of times you go to docs but u end up learning more by urself off the net! Good luck with your cycles hun x

No worries...Mercilon is the 'sister' pill of Marvelon, and is often what ladies are put on after miscarriages because it's easier to come off than most due to being low hormone I quite like it, I've tried a lot of different pills and this has been the best for me.

One thing I will say though is that when you first start taking it you may get a few headaches as a side effect- I did but they went away quickly enough. x

 

[Tashy5]

Thanks ive had headaches on depo, finally this week havnt had any. Cheers for the advice x

 

[Catalia]

I had my first depo shot June 10 2011 and am motified now doing research on how much it effects fertility! I am so angry at my doctors for not telling me this! I am never having it again and cannot wait for the 12 weeks to be up. I chose this contraception as its one with the least hormones yet the Worst to muck your body up!! I pray I am not waiting too long trying. I have had 3 miscarriages n now to find out it may be over a yr till im fertile again

Sorry for your losses hun and yeah Depo seems good at the time but when it comes to ttc it's really not much fun at all.

I know it may prolong the time (but it could actually cost you less in the long run!) but have you considered perhaps trying a course of the pill after depo? It can help regulate you again. That's what I did, and though I had a lot of ups and downs- I've had bleeding which is more than some women get for months so my body has been doing something rather than nothing! Been off the pill for 2 months and I think my body is sorting itself out now. Mercilon is quite a good pill as it's low hormone.

Good luck to you x

Can i ask if you're doc suggested the pill or if you asked for it? Am now 3 months since I'm supposedly clear of the shot and no AF as yet - wondering if this is an option for me but not sure if it's normal practise?

 

[ferens06]

I had my first depo shot June 10 2011 and am motified now doing research on how much it effects fertility! I am so angry at my doctors for not telling me this! I am never having it again and cannot wait for the 12 weeks to be up. I chose this contraception as its one with the least hormones yet the Worst to muck your body up!! I pray I am not waiting too long trying. I have had 3 miscarriages n now to find out it may be over a yr till im fertile again

Sorry for your losses hun and yeah Depo seems good at the time but when it comes to ttc it's really not much fun at all.

I know it may prolong the time (but it could actually cost you less in the long run!) but have you considered perhaps trying a course of the pill after depo? It can help regulate you again. That's what I did, and though I had a lot of ups and downs- I've had bleeding which is more than some women get for months so my body has been doing something rather than nothing! Been off the pill for 2 months and I think my body is sorting itself out now. Mercilon is quite a good pill as it's low hormone.

Good luck to you x

Can i ask if you're doc suggested the pill or if you asked for it? Am now 3 months since I'm supposedly clear of the shot and no AF as yet - wondering if this is an option for me but not sure if it's normal practise?

The doctor pretty much suggested it by saying 'unfortunately the only way to regulate your cycle is by going on the pill'....so I just took it as a recommendation and went on it.x

 

[ferens06]

I think it's also worth noting that I made a huge mistake by getting impatient and going off it 11 pills into the pack, which messed me up. I really think if I hadn't I would have been on track earlier. x