is there anyone that didn't gain weight  on the depo?
395858
Most women will most definitely gain weight on DEPO. Those who didn't usually have an extremely high metabolism and the weight gain is canceled out as it happens, or they have extremely healthy living factors ie: exercising at least 4-5 times a week and eat healthy. Other than that if your not keeping up and maintaining health, you will gain weight. The amount depends on your body and there is no way to tell in advance. Good Luck!
984629
It all depends.  I know that I lost about 20 lbs after I had mine, but that was because food lost all its taste to me for about 4 weeks and I had no desire to eat (side effect of the anesthesia).  Once I got an appetite again, I only gained back about 5 of the 20lbs because I watched what I ate and began to exercise as soon as I could.  Having a hyst. can cause you to gain weight due to the lack of hormones and your body not burning calories as fast as it once had.  But I wanted to lose about 15lbs before I had the surgery anyway, so it worked out for my benefit, lol.  Hope this helps you!
506669
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.
792541
YES!!!! I'm 49 and it started when I was 39. I tried Hormone Replacment therapy but, the side effects from the hormones was more than I could handle. I have found that my weight has alot to do with the severity of the hot flashes. .... I'm 5' 7" and now weigh about 200lbs. (Yuck, not something I like to share) but a couple of years ago, I excersized & ate healthy (mostly vegetarian meals) and got down to 145 lbs. at which point, my symptoms dissapeared completely. (AND I looked great) My hubby likes to feed me, so I gained it back but am now losing it again (I finally made him realize that the extra weight was making me miserable - he remembers that the hot flashes and mood swings dissappeared when I lost the weight before) and with every few pounds I lose, the symptoms lessen. Hope this helps :)\nAlso, I do take an over the counter med called: Black Cohosh Menopause complex. It's made by Spring Valley and I get it at WalMart for about 10 bucks for 30 day supply. It helps a little. I do sleep better when I take this.
386937
I had the same problem, I kept gaining it!  Then I had some blood work done and it turns out I was insulin resistant.  My doctor put me on Metformin or Glucophage and I started exercising-I didn't even really diet.  I lost 40+ lbs. and got pregnant (which I never had before after 6 years of trying!)
978264
I would recommend that you look at the side effects of your particular type of pill the next time you fill your prescription. The pill can definitely cause weight gain for some people. There are quite a few low dose birth control pills that are still effective but may not cause as much weight gain. I would ask your doctor to recommend a new one.
460200
Exercise! Eating right. What you would normally use to lose weight. Don't use the lose weight pills. Those can be dangerous and could interact with the depo still in your system.
418409
No, I ask my doctor that when I was young .I didn't start gaining until I was 30.
14628
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.
1087596
That is a question I don't think I've EVER heard of!!!  I understand it, though.  Depo shots suck...have you tried the Norplants?  They aren't any better in that they tend to "drift" (as the manufacturer calls it) all over your dag-nabbed body!!\n\nI can't say I know of a birth control that will help you gain weight, but I know a website from a VERY reputable naturopath that might help.  Its www. healthyhealing.com  She tends to sell some folks' products from that site, but they're all very reputable herb and supplement manufacturers.  I've used her books as a Mom's guide to everything for years - and never done anything that my MD's disagreed with.  \n\nCheck out her weight gain tips - if there aren't many on the site, email me (cranor02@msn.com) and I'll send you all the info from her book!!\n\nAll my best to you!!
585502
Medications, both oral and injected, which are ineffective — and for some persons potentially harmful — are being used in some weight-reduction programs. Neither HCG nor vitamin injections, per se, are effective in inducing weight loss, and unless administered to treat some known deficiency (such deficiencies are rare in Canada and, generally, are not related to obesity) their use touches on possible malpractice. \n\n\nThe best research suggests that it does not work. \n\nSee the articles posted here: \n\nhttp://fatnews.com/index.php?/weblog/C194/ \n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202266.html
482615
Depo can affect women differently.  I know some girls who spotted all the time... some spotted for a week, and then never had a period... and some still have a normal period.  However your body responds to the hormones is normal for you.
752110
I personally would try to stick it out a little longer with the Depo. After 6 months, my period stopped altogether and it was just nice knowing I didn't have to remember to take that damn pill everyday!!
74718
Well if you havent already gained noticable weight then you might not be able to have kids pumpin all those unnatural hormones inside your body- you may not even get your period for a while due to those hormones- depo is one of the worst birth control out here
360296
Sure did!  For about a good 2 months.\n\nBut then once my body got hip to the fact that I was taking them, I stopped losing and starting gaining all over again.  Thank God the body is smarter than the mind at times.\n\nJust diet and exercise and you'll never have to regret anything.
674718
I lost 35 pounds when I finally got the correct replacement dosage, but I have about 35 more to go and it's not budging even with gym and careful eating.  It's a drag, but at least I lost 35...
180994
The Depo Provera (shot) is something I personally would NOT recommend because it has too many side affects.  Some women gain weight, but when I was on it, my cycle was never regular!  Instead of 5-7 days, I was on for weeks at a times.  You never know when your cycle is coming on when on Depo Pro.  It sometimes made me nauseaed and I cramped a lot too.  I would not recommend this shot to anyone!  If you've had a baby already, talk to your Dr. about Mirena.  It's wonderful, but Dr. won't give it to you unless you have at least one baby.  Or try the new Neva ring or even Seasonale.