Anxious about quitting depo shot
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Anxious about quitting depo shot
| Thu, 07-08-2004 - 9:59am |
Ok so I am not sure if I am looking for advise or maybe just a little feedback. I have decided that after 6 years on the depo shot that I am going to stop using it as a form of birth control. I spoke to my doctor and she is fine with it. However, I am a little anxious about it. I have been considering it for over a year now and feel that I am making a good decision. A few reasons I decided to quit is 1)I have a very low/nonexistent sex drive that I feel may be caused with prolonged use of the shot 2) I have recently gained weight even though I exercise regulary and 3) It has been nice not to have a period but I feel like part of being a women is having such unpleasantries. Even though I am comfortable with my decision I am a little scared and anxious. First of all I dont want my hormones to crazy and turn into a crazy, moody person all the time. Secondly not having a period has been nice so I am not used to cramps and heavy flow or anything like that. I was just wondering if maybe anyone has been on depo for a while and quit and what they experienced? In addition I have decided not to go on another form of birth control right away. I kinda want to clean my body and this medication first. I know I need to use a couple alternative forms of birth control which is fine. I think once I am ready I may use the Nova ring (sp?) or the patch since I am not good at taking pills everyday. That is one of the main reasons I stayed on the depo so long was because of the convience. Ok so I know this is long (sorry) just needed to explain and really get it off my chest and maybe get some feedback. Thank you!

Just thought I would share my experience. I wish you luck in whatever road you choose.
Jennifer
Hope this helps.
PS. The weight is finally coming off...albeit very slowly.
Good luck,
Jill
I came off Depo Last July because i was getting married in August 2003 and we want to TTC right away, i never did get AF, but got pregnant in September, unfortunatly i M/C at 12 weeks.