does anyone know when it was noticed that depo provera was causing bone loss?(what year) what is the limit tha
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Well I was on depo for going on 8 years b4 the Dr. Said anything to me about bone loss.  That was in 2005. I was still taking the shot with a calcium supplement.  I just recently decided to stop my injections.  I just think 9 years is just to long for a drug that could damage my body in the long run.  I am now looking for a new birth control and being very careful...NOT HAVING SEX...Until then\n\nIf you are on the shot be sure to take Calcium Supplement.  More so after the age 25!!!!  Be sure to check with your Dr.
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Summer before sixth grade. So, 11 and always regular (with terrible cramps, etc) until I started Depo-Provera.
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This stupid shot should be outlawed.\n\nDo a search online for Depo Horror Stories. There are dozens of websites that exist for the sole purpose of women telling about what happened to them as a result of taking it.\n\nI agree - get off the shot immediately!!!
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I am personally very wary of those birth control methods that make you have no periods for long stretches of time.  The hormones released during your monthly cycle are extremely important to keep your bones healthy and strong.  I mean just look what happens to women after menopause!  Their biggest worry is osteoporsis from not having estrogen and the other hormones associated with periods any longer.  That is why those estrogen replacement drugs are/were so popular.  I would reccommend thinking twice before using those no cycle birth control systems.  They could be causing more harm than they are worth.  I would rather deal with a monthly period now than have to worry about a hip fracture when I am 50.
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I have been taking Premarin .0625 for almost 2 years since my hysterectomy. I am only in early 40s. My doctor said I need to be on HRT because of my young age. My mom (mid 60s) also has been on Premarin since her hysterectomy at age 26. She went off it on her own when medical coverage stopped. Her doctor made her go back on because he said she would have worse medical problems without it. Talk to your doctor and listen to his/her explanation. Or ask your pharmacist for information.
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I was on Depo several years ago. After my last shot, my period came about four months later due to the shot lasting 3 months. I hope this helps!
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dont take trial meds. especially birth control needs to be talked over with a doctor there are many side effect my friend was on the depro vera shot and she gained alot of weight and her hair thinned go to a doctor free clinic go to\nplanned parenthood someone will help you.go to the gyn and talk about this they will give you different choices of safe sex that wont hurt your body you weight issue will probably go away leave the patches alone stay away from the pills unless the doctor says there safe
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You should see your dr. I'm not sure abt Depo, but sometimes on birth control pills you can have bleeding every day if your dose isn't high enough.
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You can only use for max 2 years as it does cause bone loss.  I advise taking calcium suppliments at least 1500 mg daily to help counteract that.  If you're young, under 25, and active, you should be fine using this product for 2 years and able to restore the bone mass.  It will also either cause spotty bleeding or eliminate periods all together.  Weight gain is also an issue as you'll want to eat everything! lol Sad thing is, when you take birth control... it makes you not want to do the very act that you're taking it for.  heh  figures right?\n\nSide note:  I did not experience the headaches or cramps, actually they went away for me
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According to the cited website below, I would say that NO, Depo-provera is NOT good for you.  Especially considering there are many safer alternatives.\n\nWhen used in excess of 2 years, it has been proven that Depo shots cause a loss in bone density, and increased risk of fractures and osteoporosis.\n\nIf you are taking a pill that is to affect your REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, and it affects your SKELETAL SYSTEM after prolonged use, I would wonder about it.\n\nResearch!  Research!  Research!  Be armed with information when you make your contraceptive choice.  *Some* doctors are quick to prescribe, and slow to inform of all the risks...after all, so many people use birth control pills and shots.  (But remember that..."If a crowd jumped off a bridge, would you follow?" lesson)\n\nA pill or shot is not just a quick fix, it is an intensive outside change to the normal functions of your body.  Make an informed choice!
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It's unlikely you were pregnant, but you are suppose to check for pregnancy prior to every shot (every 3 months) and your docotor should be aware of this.  I have had many patients tell me that they have different reactions to Depo ranging from weight gain, bloating, increased/decreased appetite, spotting between periods, stopping of period completely, nausea, headache..etc... Everyone reacts differently to hormones that are in birth control pills/shots/patches. Talk to your doctor about changing to something with less side effects.  If you are sexually active you need to use barrier methods until you get another shot or start another form of b/c because you can get pregnant.  Hope this helps as I am a ob/gyn nurse and have these types of questions everyday.  TAke care of yourself.
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What injection is this?  what is it called?\n\nIf its the hormone inj depo-prevera it takes a while for the periods to return to normal in some cases 6 months to a year..\n\ni was on the depo for just about 6 months and i had a period after stopping it 6 weeks later it depends on you
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I was on it years ago, and i NEVER had periods.  I can't remember why i got off it.  But i tried other things and eventually went back to Provera thinking I would have the same experience.  Unfortunately my second time on it, I had periods that lasted for 2 weeks... and a lot of break through bleeding in between!  I got off it again.  Now I'm on Seasonalle and I only have a period 4 times per year. I love it!!
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It was an unsettling revelation to me that osteoporosis can begin as early as 15 years prior to the first signs of menopause - often around the middle to late thirties. By the time most women reach their postmenopausal years, the majority will suffer from this disease - a fact that has made it the most common metabolic bone disease in this country.\n\nThe gradual loss of bone, perhaps 1% each year at first, accelerates to a rate of 3% to 5% per year during menopause and then reverts to about 1% to 1.5% a year thereafter.3 This association of accelerated bone loss with menopause, first recognized over 50 years ago, led medical doctors to prescribe estrogen supplements during menopause to reduce these chances. Unfortunately, however, there are some problems with this approach. Of great importance are the significant side effects that start appearing in a woman's body when supplemental estrogen, unopposed by natural progesterone, is introduced. They constitute a long list, ranging from increased blood clotting and water retention to liver dysfunction and greater risk of endometrial and breast cancer.
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Go to the doctor and find out. I have heard of people gettting pregnant when they are on depo provera
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For any of you on the shot you need to worry about bone loss!  That also goes for other progesterone only birth control such as depoprovera.  TAKE YOUR VITAMIN D and DRINK MILK OR TAKE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS!!  Also, it would be wise to look at other birth control methods besides the shot after 2 years...i get this straight from my pharmacist sister in law.\n\nWhat you describe is called DUB...or Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.  It is the nuber one complained of symptom of chemical contraceptives in general.  You do need to contact your physician about it to rule out other modalitiels and seqella but for now, you're just fine :)
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your body will produce irregular spotting for a while. You should take a pregnancy test just to be safe and if it comes up negative then yes, it is b/c your body is just reacting to coming off of the birth control and your periods will be irregular for a few months. Also FYI, I am 23 and I have used Depo Prevara and my doctor strongly urged me not to take it anymore b/c it has been proven to be very bad for your bones. My doc says don't take it for more than 2 yrs. otherwise it could cause major damage. Just ask your doc about it.