BC Shot?

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Registered: 04-14-2003
BC Shot?
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Fri, 02-27-2004 - 12:42am
How effective against pregnancy is the Shot taken every 3 months and using a spermicide condom when used properly?

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Registered: 02-17-2004
In reply to: savaeigh
Fri, 02-27-2004 - 2:08am
You should do a little research on it, but I've been on the shot for over 3 years now, and highly recommend it! You don't have to worry about anything for 3 whole months, plus, if you are *lucky*, it will get rid of your periods and save your precious eggs for when you are ready to get pregnant. The only time I don't recommend it, is if you are planning on getting pregnant within a year or two because it takes a lot of couples 5 months to 2 years to get pregnant. Otherwise, it's the way to go! Hope I helped you a little! =-) Liz
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Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: savaeigh
Fri, 02-27-2004 - 8:25am
Hi and welcome!

For the effectiveness of various methods of contraception take a look at http://www.plannedparenthood.org/bc/bcfacts2.html and for a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages see http://www.plannedparenthood.org/bc/cchoices.html One thing to keep in mind is that the progestin in Depo can have some harsh side effects and there is no reversing the shot, it has to wear off in 3 months. A lot of women like Depo but side effects can happen so you need to be sure before you try it.

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 05-23-2003
In reply to: savaeigh
Fri, 02-27-2004 - 12:14pm
if you are on Depo-Provera, and have your shots within 10-13 weeks of each other as indicated, there should be no need for spermicide, and condoms should only be necessary for protection against STDs. one of the reasons DH and I love it.
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Registered: 08-12-2003
In reply to: savaeigh
Fri, 02-27-2004 - 5:47pm
Yeah, I've been on the shot for 2 years and it works wonders. I've had no problem except in the beginning I had pretty much a constant period for the first three months but after the second shot, my period went away completely and it hasn't returned. And ditto on the unneeded condoms and spermicide. They aren't neccessary unless you are using condoms for protection against STDs.

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