I started Depo about 3 1/2 to 4 years ago. At the time, I didn't think too much about weight gain b/c I started it at 16 years old b/c of excessive bleeding for a month a 1/2 straight. I had lost so much blood that I needed a blood transfusion, and as soon as I left the hospital, my OBGYN put me on Depo to control my periods. Well last week a friend of mine told me she was thinking about going on Depo too. I told her it was so great, and I loved the fact I only had a period once every couple/few months. She called me today and said she had just left her doctor's appointment and was told not to go on Depo b/c it causes weight gain and hair loss. Has anyone had this problem?, if so how do you handle it? When I was put on Depo I didn't gain weight right away, but between the ages 16 and 18 I gained 15 pounds, but I always thought that was just weight I was going to gain b/c of age. As far as the hair loss, my hair has always been very fine, so I never thought shedding or breaking was caused by the Depo. Is it?
Janet