Official Depo Thread

[genesismarie]

will do girl thanks

I really and truly believe that this may potentially be a side effect of depo withdrawal I mean the stress... I never suffered before I came off and now suffer with intermittent anxiety.. Whilst waiting for dr support I am taking b12 and b6 in equal proportion, agnes castus, epo and having acupuncture... Don't even know if it's working but willing to try anything to help myself.

im not sure if it was from depo or what because i was going through alot at the time and very overwhelmed with the i want a baby syndrome lol and my cycle not being regular just made it even worse. but im getting alot of support from my gyno and she actually delivered my son so i feel like im in good hands. i also just found out recently that i am ovulating now i ovulated some where around cd12 this cycle and Bd'd from cd 8 to 10 so im hoping for the best at the moment

 

[sherylb]

Genesis, I hope you bded close enough to your actual ovulation. At least if it isn't this cycle you have confirmed that you are ovulating around that period and you will hopefully have more luck next cycle.

Bumpbananas, TTC is extremely stressful when you just want it so darn bad. I am back on depo after my daughter because there aren't any other viable options for me while I am nursing. I am considering something long term like an IUD after she weans. Unfortunately, I have researched the options I have and they all scare the crap out of me.

 

[gnome86]

ne ideas what my doc wil do with me?
still no bfp. depo ran out march 2010 so even if you ad on 18 mnths for it to be totally out system i am still way over that.
day 3s fine in jan.
cyst problems. last cyst found september containing clotted blood and very enlarged ovary. scan since it had gone.
day 21 blood showed progesterone 28 which doc comment = does not confirm ov.
sat down and worked through this cycle as AF came day 25 i/o 28. i actually got pos on clearblue digi OV stick on day 10 so thinking i ov'd coupla days early so obviously day 21 blood would have been out.
WHAT is possibly the issue? I think is def from having had the synthetic progesterone in system but i just am so cafuddled i dont even know what to suggest to doc- u think i should ask straight for FS referral? xxx

 

[sherylb]

I think I would ask for a referral. Your depo ran out before mine did and look where we are now.

 

[Bumpbananas]

will do girl thanks

I really and truly believe that this may potentially be a side effect of depo withdrawal I mean the stress... I never suffered before I came off and now suffer with intermittent anxiety.. Whilst waiting for dr support I am taking b12 and b6 in equal proportion, agnes castus, epo and having acupuncture... Don't even know if it's working but willing to try anything to help myself.

im not sure if it was from depo or what because i was going through alot at the time and very overwhelmed with the i want a baby syndrome lol and my cycle not being regular just made it even worse. but im getting alot of support from my gyno and she actually delivered my son so i feel like im in good hands. i also just found out recently that i am ovulating now i ovulated some where around cd12 this cycle and Bd'd from cd 8 to 10 so im hoping for the best at the moment

I'm so glad that you are both ovulating and have support big fx for u this month x

 

[Bumpbananas]

Genesis, I hope you bded close enough to your actual ovulation. At least if it isn't this cycle you have confirmed that you are ovulating around that period and you will hopefully have more luck next cycle.

Bumpbananas, TTC is extremely stressful when you just want it so darn bad. I am back on depo after my daughter because there aren't any other viable options for me while I am nursing. I am considering something long term like an IUD after she weans. Unfortunately, I have researched the options I have and they all scare the crap out of me.

Yes it is stressful especially when your body seems Like its someone elses because hormnes are soo out of whack. Who'd be a women at times like this yeh it is hard knowing what to do. My sister had I think the iud that had no hormones and her system wasn't affected... but birth control all have side effects of some sort don't they who knows!! On a positive note I am feeling better today less hormonal! And am getting support from doctors because I'm more or less telling them i need it... Can't help but wonder if there are many women not asking for help and suffering..?!! The thing is I think it's so important to get help as hormone imbalances I believe can sometime lead to other health problems... I really feel strongly about the need for more emphasis on help for women I bet if men had taken depo they would not have to wait so long for their bodies to straighten themselves out... Maybe I'm a bit cynical but I do value being able to put this down as a whinge...

 

[esmeralda74]

Time on depo:- 9 Years
Last Shot:-06/06/2012
End date:- End of August 2012
Time it took AF to return:- 15/10/2012
Time Af took to regulate:- Not yet

Hi Girls,

Firstly I want to say thank you to you all for sharing your life on this forum. I have been reading this thread over the last couple of days and now I don't seem to be "on my own" and as "mental" and I have all of you to thank.

Well a little about me..... Never wanted kids all my life, completely happy on depo injection (No Periods, No PMS, etc). My plan was to stay on depo until the menopause (I'm 38). Happy days, life is all planned out.

Now are we ready for the BUT.......... (we all knew it was coming, apart from me).

BUT........... I met the most wonderful man in the world, and now my life has been turned upside down and I want what, I have been fighting against all these years.

So I went to the doctors before my depo ran out, and explained the situation. I have been told to let nature take it course and think babies, and if nothing has happened in 6 month's to go back and see doctor.

What has happen is a "normal period", then 2 weeks later spotting with a blood clot, spotting lasted 3-4 days and was only there when wiping. What is that all about????

The other problem I am having is the weight gain, (only a few kg but still) bloating, nipples that feel like non slip rubber mats and the pain from them is shocking. Also the emotions, crying or teary most days, and the anger and mood swings I never expected or know how to deal with them as I haven't experience these feelings in a long time and feel like I'm having a nervous breakdown

On a positive side, my sex drive has increased off this planet

Anyhoo hello from me and lots of to everyone.

 

[sherylb]

Can I have some of your sex drive?! Our daughter is a year old now and with me being back on depo mine is zilch. My poor husband. It's so bad I have revirginized. Did you know that's a real thing? The last time we finished was the night our daughter was born.

 

[esmeralda74]

Oh dear and yes apparently so.

Well fingers crossed I feel like I might be getting a "visit" soon. Had light cramping and lower backache today. I never thought I would get excited about having a period, but I am. Right now, in my head, having a period means things are working down there!

 

[ckylesworld]

After being off of depo for 18 months i finally got my BFP yesterday on christmas at 8dpo. I feel so blesses and there is hope after depo. I am 36 and was on it for most of 10yrs. Praying for a sticky bean!

 

[sherylb]

YAY CK!! Congrats!!

 

[missjenn]

Congrats!!! I get to test soon too!!! My period is due Jan 2nd and I am super hopeful that December is my month. The downside is that I have the sore boobs, a bit of back pain and a bit tired....this is how I feel when that time of the month is approaching .

 

[Bumpbananas]

Ok so I just got bfp today 11 or 12 dpo. I had tons of cramping and boob twinges from conception onwards every day.. Only yesterday cramps slowed down. Last depo injection early feb, supposedly fertile early may on so took 8 months for my body to get back. Based on dr bloods which showed I wasn't ovulating I now realise it was my luteal phase that was the problem. Was taking preg vits and vitex. but things really changed, i realise now, after I took b vits. After a few months my luteal phase increased from like 2 days, to 6 days november last month, this month must've just been long enuff to keep baby. I always used to brown spot before af. This is the only month too that I used tiny amounts of prog cream every day after I thought I ovulated... Though I'm pretty sure it wasn't that that did it I strongly believe the b vits sorted out a deficiency I had as a result of the depo... Yay!! Gonna take prog cream now til around 26 weeks. I hope this preg is ok!!!! Good luck with yours ladies!!!!! Xxxx

 

[missjenn]

Congrats! That is great news! Wishing you a healthy baby for 2013!

 

[sherylb]

Congrats! Today is my dad's 50th birthday so maybe that will be a good sign of a sticky bean. FXed.

 

[baby3144]

Time on depo: 4 years then again for 3 months
End date: decemeber 09' & June8th 2012 (last shot)
Time it took AF to come back: feb 2010 & end of sept 2012
Time it took to regulate: Went back to normal after the first AF
bfp: June 15th 2011 & Decemeber 30th 2012 Best Birthday Surpise too me !

 

[sherylb]

YAY for you baby! Congrats!

Working out the math, #1 was born around February 2012, you only had 1 shot and then were ready to have #2?? You're brave Mommy! Kristin is 13 months and a complete handful and she's a good baby.

 

[baby3144]

YAY for you baby! Congrats!

Working out the math, #1 was born around February 2012, you only had 1 shot and then were ready to have #2?? You're brave Mommy! Kristin is 13 months and a complete handful and she's a good baby.

Im scared LOL But I took, the injection in June 2012 & then wore off in sept since we were thinking itd take at least a year to leave my system && no trying or anything this just happened a lot sooner then I hoped but hey ill take it from being told id never have a family 4 years ago at age 18 =) My son is a good baby but a hand full and hell be around 18 months when I deliver EKKKKKK

 

[missjenn]

COngrats! I get to test on Wed! I always have a super light period like 2-3 days but a 30 day cycle like clockwork. I hope that a light period doesnt cause issues with getting pregnant. My progesterone levels have been good.

 

[sherylb]

YAY for you baby! Congrats!

Working out the math, #1 was born around February 2012, you only had 1 shot and then were ready to have #2?? You're brave Mommy! Kristin is 13 months and a complete handful and she's a good baby.

Im scared LOL But I took, the injection in June 2012 & then wore off in sept since we were thinking itd take at least a year to leave my system && no trying or anything this just happened a lot sooner then I hoped but hey ill take it from being told id never have a family 4 years ago at age 18 =) My son is a good baby but a hand full and hell be around 18 months when I deliver EKKKKKK

It is scary but I've heard once #2 is in your arms you'll never wish anything different. I don't know if we want a second. Right now we don't but maybe when Kristin is going to kinder and we are in our next house. We plan to move to get her into a much better school district.