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just wondering
| Tue, 03-20-2007 - 6:48am |
I've been on the depo shot since august. and this is the second time i've ben on it. I love it because i havent had my period since august and i only have to get it once every 3 months. But i think it is ruining my sex drive and i have already tried the patch which made me have my period for 6 weeks. So i will not change to that. IUD's, nuva ring, and diaphrams kinda weird me out. I am thinking of changing to a pill but im not sure which i should do.
i'd like to know, Do pills have the same effect on sex drives? and at 5'2", 97 lbs, i'd still like to know why depo isnt making me gain weight. lol. one of the reasons i wanted it.


Wow, you are having completely the opposite experience than I had on depo. Being on depo can be described as the worst moment of my life. While it is nice to not think about having to take a pill everyday, if you are able to take pills, you will have more options. If a pill has undesirable side effects, you can switch to another one. I can't take them which is why I tried depo in the first place, and it will never happen again.
Also something to keep in mind, it isn't recommended that you be on depo for more than 2 years since it has been linked to bone density loss.. Your doctor can help you find a BC option that works for you. The ring seemed interesting to me... a little weird but interesting. It is something I would have tried over a pill if I was able to have things with estrogen. I think it is nice to not have to remember to take a pill everyday within a specific time window. I am just forgetful :) I had a really hard time when I was on a progestron only pill since those have to be taken in a smaller time window.
Good luck!
Hi diamonds2006, welcome!
Jill