I just got started on the birth controll where they give you a shot in the butt every 3 months, and im afraid im going to gain weight like crazy cuz its one of the side effects... are there any specific foods that i should stay away from, obviously junk food, but anything specific? ALSO, if you have used this type of birth controll PLEASE tell me about your experience with it! THANK YOU!
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Gaining weight is the last thing that should be on your mind if you are on Depo provaro(shot)? I was on it for  two years and it was great then all of the sudden i was gaining a few extra pounds here and there no biggy?  Then nauturally @ 130 lbs. my legs began to get very sore and heavy feeling, not thinking anything of it i just thought growing pains nope then at the age 16 it became that i could hardley walk because of the pain. i went to the doctor after lots of test they told me that depo was taking cirrculation out of my legs then to make matters worse i had noticed blood in my bra which was caused by the shot because your body is making hormones to fit a pregnant women since i was not pregnant that happened which ups your chances for breast cancer so then i want to my gydecoligists and she said simply that the shot is not for everyonethen they found in more recent studies that the shot take more than half of your bodies calcium out of your body and that young women have been diagnosed with austroproses (sorry spelling) i would advise you to stop getting the shot when your 3 months is up and be put on the pill, i no this isnt conveinant but neither is these problems that i was so blind to. after the shot i was lucky to return normal but after resurch some have not been as lucky? Oh and it does make you bitchy and sex drive is lessened. If you have  any questions ask me please i will tell you staight up???\n\nemilys sister
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Having tried pretty much every diet pill known to man heh, this is what I found.\nThese are just my *personal* experiences, these pills work differently for everyone.\n\nMetabolife - curbs hunger a bit, gives whole body a warm feeling as if metabolism is higher, little bit of nausea and anxiety, fairly mild long-lasting (half a day).\n\nHoodia - did nothing at all for me\n\nStacker (2 or 3) - makes heart race, body heats up tons, no appetite at all, jitters, nausea and anxiety, intense and brief in action (few hours)\n\nXenadrine (my favourite) - reduces appetite and makes it manageable, feeling of fullness, little bit of nausea, general mild long-lasting feeling. (half a day)\n\nHerbalean - somewhere between Stacker and Xenadrine.. heats up whole body, slightly sick feeling with very little appetite, works for a few hours.\n\nPhentermine - did nothing for me (but I got it online so might have been fake)\n\nOverall, these days I use Xenadrine alternated with Herbalean... before a work out I use Stacker. This is definitely not healthy, and has given me chest pain with palpitations at times. However, I was miserable enough with the weight that it was worth it to me. Gone from 240 lbs to 150.\n\n----edit----\nmeant to add that my weight loss attempt also included hardcore working out, and very little food, I don't think the pills themselves made me lose weight, but rather assisted me in curbing the hunger from not eating, and giving me the energy to exercise. On their own they'd probably do nothing at all.
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I was on depo before and there is a good reason why I am not anymore.\nI got alot of side effects: weight gain, facial blemishes, always feeling tired.\nThe only pro to it all is that you didn't get your period- frankly I'd rather get my period than have all that continue to happen.\nAlthough depo is one of the most effective birth controls out there for some people it's not for them.\nIf you have any doubts- go see a doctor.
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Hi,\nI tried the rapidslim sx and also had similar problems.  I've tried all different diets, and the weight loss is only temporary. I finally tried diet pills on the market are made from Hoodia. I saw this stuff on ABC News. It's all natural and safe, and it works! My wife took it for a month and dropped 20 pounds. I took it for a month and lost about 13 (but I didn't exercise).\n\nI bought the natural hoodia from this website: http://www.alllsite.info/free-diet-pills.php . I checked the web site address so I can post it here and I saw they're running a promotion now to get a free 2 week sample for only $4.97! I'm going to order this supply for my wife and give it to her for Christmas =)
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There are a lot of options these days- cervical cap, diaphragm, sponge, birth control pill, IUD, female condom, Depo-Provera, inplant, Ortho Evra, an NuvaRing.  It would be best to talk to your doctor about which choice is right for you and your body.  I would not recommend withdrawl as it has a very high rate of failure, and is like not using anything at all.
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I was on the shot - I hated it! I was depressed, tired, and gained weight. Yeah, I got my period way less than any other BC, but it just wasnt worth it. I am now on Nuva Ring (monthly BC) and i have no complaints yet.
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I'm on the low-dose pill Mircette.  It's supposed to be good for some side effects, like breakthrough bleeding, because you only have two completely hormone-free days.  Being a low-dose pill, though, it is especially important to take it at exactly the same time every day.  I haven't had any side effects from it.  My first pill was Ortho Tri Cyclen and it made me depressed.  I also gained 10 pounds on Ortho Tri.\n\nThere's no birth control method that's perfect for everyone.  Even with the pill, everyone reacts differently to every pill.  It is very much a trial and error process.\n\nSome things you need to think about when you pick a method of contraception:\n\nDo you want a hormonal method?  Anything with hormones is far more effective than barrier methods, but it can also have side effects.  Barrier methods are cheaper and have no side effects (unless you're allergic to latex or spermicide), but they aren't as effective.\n\nCan you remember to take a pill at the same time every day?  If not, consider a barrier method or a non-pill hormonal method.\n\nDo you want something that you only use when you have sex?  If so, go with a barrier--like a condom or diaphragm.\n\nWhat can you afford?  Condoms are pretty cheap.  Depending on where you get it, the pill or ring can be quite affordable.\n\nHow long do you want it to last?  Usually you can get pregnant very soon after stopping the pill or removing the ring.  For barrier methods you can get pregnant anytime you don't use them.  The shot or implant will last longer.\n\nHow cooperative is your partner?  He would have to agree to using condoms.  Other methods of contraception are controlled by the woman.\n\nAre you and your partner both sure that you're free of STDs?  Only the condom provides protection from STDs.
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Yes, i also gained weight with this type of birth control..I also think that my boobs got bigger LOL I ended up getting tubal ligation after my daughter was born
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they only make you gain a little weight and its only until your body adjusts to them so i would advise taking a lo dosed pill and usually doctors know best and no offence but you did just say youve gained alot of weight any ways are you sure your not just wanting a baby?
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Different birth control pills do different things to different people.  That is why some people gain weight, some lose weight, and you may do different things when changing pills.  Talk to a doctor who is knowledgeable about birth control and maybe he/she can find one that is best suited for your body chemistry.  I think that generally speaking the lower hormone dosage you are taking the less chance of gaining weight.  Also keep in mind that taking the hormones found in birth control pills can cause fluid retention so some weight gain may just be increased water weight.
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I've never had bad symptoms on the pill, so I can't tell personal stories.  I've taken Ortho-tricyclen and Ortho-tricyclen lo... I had some weight gain on the full-strength, but the low-dose has been fine for me.\n\nI've heard some good things about the mini pill (progestin only) for women who react badly to the combination pill (progestin and estrogen).
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PLEASE do not use this form of birth control!  It is very dangerous and being taken off the market.  Everyone I know who has used it has gained between 30 and 60 pounds.\n\nThe pros are that it's easy - you only have to get it done once every 3 months.  The cons are too numerous to list.  There are so many options out there.  Please look at the others!
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I'm on NV now. No crazy side effects and still losing weight. About 4 pounds a week with no excercise!!! I tried Jenny Craig a while ago too but i didnt have the time to eat 5 or 6 meals a day so it really didnt work out.
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Hi Lucky,\n\nI just started taking it today. I am approx 145 pounds at 5'3. When I first took the two pills with breakfast I was feeling kind of fearful because the pills made me loose feeling in my skin. Plus I read some article that chromium could be bad for you. Nevertheless, I still want to experiment. The pills won't take your hunger away completely I think, but it helps you have more control. I must say I had an explosion of energy and had to go work out on my treadmill till I burned 350 calories to get the pill out of my system. I think because I am such a small girl at age 33, I just need to perhaps take less pills. So, I am going to reduce the amount to just one a day. Because I think they are way too strong for me. I just simply could not concentrate after taking them, all I wanted to do was get rid of the strange feeling that overcame me. It sort of felt like I drank 2 cups of coffee and could not sit still, to me that was a bit scary but, I am going to get through it, losing 20 pounds means a lot to me. The directions state you should lose a few pounds after the first week and then, they should start falling off a lot after the first week. Did you lose any weight at all? I will let everyone know my results after my first 10 days. ...then 20 days...and then 30 days to see if this stuff really works...I will eat right, not overly so, and I will exercise to burn atleast 200 calories a day. Let me know how it goes, and if anyone is experiencing the same emotions as I when taking this pill.
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There are none--side effects can be worse than the pill itself.  Learn to change your lifestyle and you'll be happier in the end and will end up not gaining the weight back from Drastic dieting or pills.  Once you start eating better and doing something for exercise the weight will come off --those that have more to lose will see a results faster than those that have only 5-10 lbs to lose.  For your weight, you'll have to eat around 2,500 calories a day (your body weight x 12), I know it seems like a lot but this will help.  This means 2,500 calories of HEALTHY food.  No sugar, white bread, rice, fast food, processed foods, etc.  Spread them out between 6 meals a day, every 2.5 hours, this means every meal will have to be 430 calories, not bad when you break it up.  Track your calories on Fitday.com and read fitness forums.  here's a good one:  introduce yourself and tell them "rasberryco" referred you :)  Good luck\n\nFitday.com\nhttp://z13.invisionfree.com/ExtremePhysique/index.php?
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Well, I have to say that I have tried just about every form of birth control under the sun.  The Nuva Ring was ok.  It's a little weird because you have to keep them in the fridge.  Who wants to see that in there!  LOL.  You wear it for a week and then change it.  Three weeks on, and one week off.  That's the week you get your period.  My husband said that he couldn't feel it in there, and I couldn't feel it inside me.  It was just a bit akward to insert and very akward removing.  That was probably the only down side.
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They should ban that Depo shot, it messed me up hormones raging, lunatic behavior. I highly recommend no woman take that!! It takes a few years to get that junk out of your system, I personally think. I've been told that when you stress about wanted a baby that it doesn't happen. Just you wait, relax about it and it'll happen! Take the time to enjoy your daughter and your husband. Sometimes spicing up the love life fills the time in between, because if you remember when the baby comes you are never in the mood becuase your're so tired, ha ha! Good luck!