switching back to the pill from depo
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switching back to the pill from depo
| Mon, 09-27-2004 - 5:38pm |
ok I was due for my depo injection last Thursday, insted of getting another shot, I've decided to switch back to the pill cause I had less problems with bleeding when on ortho. My question is my dr. didn't say what to do in terms of switching, if I should wait till I get my peroid again to start the pills or just start them now? Has anyone made the switch before? Possibly give me some pointers seeing that its hard for me to get a hold of my Dr on the phone?? Thanks! ~Amber

You can not rely on Depo to protect you after the date for your next shot has passed. You need to be on another effective form of contraception. Some women get their periods right away when coming off Depo, others can take months. If I were you and wanted to go on the pill, and was sure I wasn't pg, I'd choose a start day start right away. What did the doctor say who gave you the Rx for your pills? If you can't get to him or her, I'd ask the nurse. Let us know what you decide, ok?
Good luck,
Jill
So heres to hoping that making the switch back to my origional birth control OTC from Depo goes the way I'm hoping! 2 years ago planned parenthood switched me to OTC-lo because they stopped carrying OTC. The Dr. there told me if anything it would make my peroids lighter...WRONG! I started getting heavy peroids 2 times a month...About8 months later I was sick of dealing with it so I decided to make the switch to Depo, sounded more convienent, and I know for a lot of people it stops their peroids. After the first shot I got my peroid once after 2 months and it lasted for probably 2 weeks, same with the 2nd shot and 3rd shot, now after the 4th shot I have constant bleeding problems on and off thru all 3 months. I never had a problem with anything while I was on OTC for years so I decided to try and switch back and hope it helps. I just don't want to have to keep on making changes with birth control!
I hadn't heard much about weight gain on Depo before just recently and I dont know if I can say that depo caused it but while on depo I think I've gained at least 10 maybe 15 lbs. I have nasty strechmarks that I never had before in my life on the insides of my thighs..pretty embarassing. I wonder if that was brough on by depo or if I just plain got fatter... Either way, I'm off it and doubt I'll ever try that again!