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    Has anybody had this?

    Im currently on the pill but its just not for me lol Im too forgetfull and even when I remember 'oh I should take the pill' I just think Il do it later then forget again lol.

    My doctor said that she is told to always suggest the injection first but the thing that puts me off about it is that it can cause irregular bleeding..Im not even sure if they mean your periods are irregular or you get spotting? Im thinking I may aswell just give it a try for the three month period and make my own mind if I like it or not but I just wondered if anyone had any experience with it..or what form of contraception you think is best? (I mean more longterm not condoms)


    Edit: I was just looking around on google and found this

    heavy periods (menorrhagia)
    prolonged periods
    irregular or infrequent periods (oligomenorrhoea)
    absent periods – though many women are very grateful for this effect
    headaches
    tummy ache
    weakness
    dizziness
    weight gain
    delayed return of fertility after stopping the jab – however, there’s no evidence at present of long-term infertility.

    Apparently a 40 per cent chance of having 'disruption' of your periods. It sounds not nice? lol and the fertility thing is worrying. I wouldnt mind the weight gain an dizziness etc though

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    Default Re: Contraceptive Injection?

    Anyone I've ever known who has got this has gained min 10Ilbs. My sister got real fat! My friend is a nurse practitioner and said she would never get it because everyone she's seen on it all pork up. You also cannot stay on it longer term. I can't remember why though sorry.

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    Default Re: Contraceptive Injection?

    get the nuva ring. I made the change, and I love it.

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    Default Re: Contraceptive Injection?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    Anyone I've ever known who has got this has gained min 10Ilbs. My sister got real fat! My friend is a nurse practitioner and said she would never get it because everyone she's seen on it all pork up. You also cannot stay on it longer term. I can't remember why though sorry.
    The weight thing doesnt bother me as Im too skinny anyway but I just read somewhere it can make you infertile for up to 18 monthes after stopping it..which seems really wrong to me lol probably not the best option


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    get the nuva ring. I made the change, and I love it.
    Ive never heard of it...what is it?

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    Default Re: Contraceptive Injection?

    I used the depo shot in the past and gained A LOT of weight so I stopped taking it.

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    If I remember correctly depo provera can also cause hair loss.
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    Sounds really appealing! I looked into that implant thing I guess thats an option!

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    I say stay away from depo!! But I highly recommend an IUD (I have mirena), which they put in once (it hurts like a bittttch) and it lasts for 5 years! it's more effective than the pill, and they check it once a year at your annual gyn appointment.

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    I was on Depo with no negative side effects for several years. No periods though, but I liked that! I got a bit hyper right after the injection, like an energy boost for the rest of the day.

    Oh, almost forgot. After stopping Depo I had no periods for almost 2 years and finally got concerned. I wasn't ovulating at all and the gyn put me on a week of hormone injections (fertility treatments basically) to jumpstart my cycle.

    Right now I have the non-hormonal IUD (Paraguard) and love it. It doesn't screw with my sex drive, lasts 10 years, is more effective than the pill, but it does make my periods a bit heavier. Oh, well! Can't have everything.
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    I hated being on depo. I thought it would be great, but the irregular bleeding that they warned me about was actually spotting. I didn't have any periods, but I spotted EVERY DAY FOR OVER A YEAR. On top of it, when "my time of the month" came around, although I didn't get periods I had viscious cramps for almost a week straight. I didn't gain the 10lbs that most people seem to gain though.

    I now have an IUD and I love it.
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    Depo turned me into a stark raving mad beast.

    I have a copper IUD and love it. No hormones, lasts ten years if you want it to, look into it!

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    Default Re: Contraceptive Injection?

    The nuva ring is this little, flexible ring of plastic that you insert yourself. You don't feel it, it doesn't hurt, and surprisingly stays rather clean.

    You insert it and leave it in for 3 weeks, and take it out for a week (similar to the week you don't take birth control pills to start your period)

    Then you insert a new one. It has a lower dosage than the pill, and is just as effective. I literally had no problems. Even this slight groggyness I kinda got when I started a new batch of pills went away. You can even leave it in for an extra week if you want to start you period a week later.

    If it does come out (or you want to take it out) you can remove it up to three hours without any problems

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