Depo and desire loss
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Depo and desire loss
| Thu, 04-29-2004 - 4:09pm |
Hi.
I was wondering if anyone had the same side effects as me on Depo (the shot). Loss if interest in husband, painful insertion, weight gain (more like inability to lose, even with high impact aerobics courses), sleepy. I believe I'm going to just stop taking hormonal birth control and go to condoms, as I was on the pill and was an emotional wreck (really, I was more controlled during my pregnancy). Any ideas?
I was wondering if anyone had the same side effects as me on Depo (the shot). Loss if interest in husband, painful insertion, weight gain (more like inability to lose, even with high impact aerobics courses), sleepy. I believe I'm going to just stop taking hormonal birth control and go to condoms, as I was on the pill and was an emotional wreck (really, I was more controlled during my pregnancy). Any ideas?

Loss of libido, dryness and weight gain are commonly reported side effects of Depo. If you decide to stop Depo you might want to consider using NuvaRing. It is a small ring worn in the vagina for 3 weeks and removed for 1 for your period. NuvaRing has the lowest dose of estrogen (15mcg) of any method in the U.S. and members who post about it usually seem to like it.
Good luck.
Jill
Good luck!
Judie
I'm having the same effects as you are. I've been on the shot for 3 and half years. And I haven't tried any other birth controls because I do like the fact I don't bleed or have bad cramps every month. Untill about eight months ago I wanted sex all the time. Everything about my boyfriend turned me on. Now it seems almost nothing he does turns me on. I'm finding myself making excuses not to have sex. I'm only 22 years old, I'm not sure if it's normal at this age or its because of the Depo. I'm glad I don't feel alone with this. I really don't want to go off the shot and try something different. I'm just afraid if I do it will mess with my system. And it's worked so well for me. I'm trying to find a solution for the loss of my sexual drive.