Depo

[mellistl.livejournal.com]

I have been on the Depo Provera injection for the last three years. As it does to many people, it has stopped my periods. So, I was wondering for those of you on it, have you ever become pregnant while on the shot? How effective is it really? Because, my biggest fear is that I will become pregnant on it and have no idea I am.

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[dindin.livejournal.com]

No birth control is 100% effective. Depo Provera is extremely effective, about 99.7, which is as effective as a tubal ligation strangely. I would venture to say that if you managed to get pregnant, you would have sudden and distinctly different side effects. Beyond that I'm not sure what anyone can say to allay your fears.

[creads.livejournal.com]

I did read hear from one woman who became pregnant while on the shot. Depo messes with your hormones, cycle and body so much that it surprises me; pregnancy seems practically impossible.

I hate to preach but I feel so strongly about Depo that I just want to post this. I hope I am not being too forward or intrusive but maybe I can just offer it as some food for thought.

This is an excerpt from an article that I wrote about Hormonal Birth Control:

Furthermore, the synthetic hormones used in birth control are powerful and crude and invade every cell in your body. They affect a woman's immune system, sex drive, metabolism and menstrual cycle. Adrenal glands are suppressed which also affect the immune system and the hormonal birth control Depo-Provera has also been proven to decrease bone density.

A comprehensive list of side affects of hormonal birth control include: loss of interest in sexual activity, infertility, severe headaches, constant bleeding (metrorrhagia), weight gain, panic attacks, muscle pain, heart palpitations, pain during sex, acne, irregular menstrual bleeding, loss of menstruation (Amenorrhea), abdominal cramps, dizziness, weakness or fatigue, leg cramps, nausea, vaginal irritation, breast swelling and tenderness, bloating, swelling of the hands or feet, backache, depression, insomnia, pelvic pain, no hair growth or excessive hair loss, rash, hot flashes, joint pain, convulsions, jaundice, urinary tract infections, allergic reactions, fainting, paralysis, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolus. (Thank you Wikipedia)

I was on Depo for one year and I found that Depo was, in fact, an effective birth control because for that entire year I didn't want to have sex.

Just my two cents. I'd outlaw the stuff if I could. On the bright side, I don't think you can get pregnant... ;-)

[hevanite.livejournal.com]

one of my good friends got pregnant on the shot.