Going off Depo & back to birth control pills
In about 2 months I am finally going off of the Depo shot and back to reg Ortho-Novum birth control pills.
My only question is - Does anyone know when I start taking the birth control pills again? I would think on the day that Im due for my Depo shot (since I dont get periods). My MD didnt have a answer for me so Im trying to find out whatever I can online.
Thanks
Steph
Re: Going off Depo & back to birth control pills
WHADDYAMEAN your MD doesn't have an answer!? She really should. If she doesn't, I would get rid of her!!!! ARGH! sorry, I hate docs with ambiguous answers to fairly simple questions. Dammit, that's why you get the big bucks, doc! Sheesh!
I believe you would start it on the day your Depo shot is due. I would try calling the local Planned Parenthood. They tend to know answers to that type of Qs.
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You SERIOUSLY need to get a new doc. If I remember correctly, I was started back on the pill when I resumed my normal menstrual cycle, which took months to get after being on Depo.
Re: Going off Depo & back to birth control pills
I loved Depo when I was on it, but after 3 years of no period I decided to take a break and do the pill. Not having a period for so long leads to loss of bone density and with all the talk of women and osteoperosis I just thought it was a good idea. Anyway, I would have gone back on it but so many people spoke of significant weight gain associated with Depo, and even though that haddent been my experience it freaked me out. I do miss it though - it was so convenient.
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I loved the Depo shot-no periods! I've heard of people gaining weight on it, but that didn't happen to me. I've tried the pill too but I could never remember to take the damn thing at the same time every day.
I agree that you need to get a new doc-he or she should know these things! I believe you would start your new pack of pills on the day your next Depo shot is due, but I'm no expert so I would definitely go to the doctor.
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Thanks for the advice - everything that I have looked up online says to start the pill on the date that the depo id due
I agree in a way that my MD but hes not a OB/GYN and hes really great about everything else I just know now not to ask him about any OB probs!