Its effects last for about 12 weeks (three months), after which fertility returns unless another injection is received
I was on it for about 9 months and i gained 35 pounds!!! ya its nice not having your period and not using a condom but the side effects are NOT WORTH IT!!! whoever reads this and is on depo GET OFF IT! Answer by Guest - Dec 13th 2006 ⚑
Usually women complain of weight gain while using depo provera, and not losing weight
One study tracked more than 700 women over three years to compare the effects of various forms of birth control
While it’s true that the birth control shot (AKA Depo-Provera) can change your appetite while you use it, not everyone who gets the shot will gain weight
Side Effects See also Warning section
Weight gain was highest in the DMPA-IM group followed by the LNG implant, while the Copper IUD users gained least weight over time
Weight loss, excessive exercise, poor nutrition, psychosocial distress, diets: Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: Physical examination: (Provera) orally per day
However, the minor weight gain observed in DMPA users is negligible when taking into consideration the rapidity of weight loss in the first year
Objectives Depo-Provera is an injectable contraceptive method containing medroxyprogesterone acetate
If you have taken it has it hindered your weight loss? Is it recommended to take while trying to lose weight? My doctor said it was my call on whether or not to start taking the
To determine if BMI at DMPA initiation