Questions about depo to pill & such...

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Questions about depo to pill & such...
Sun, 09-04-2005 - 10:50pm
Hi. I haven't been here in forever it seems. But I remember I used to get help when needed. I am now in need of help. I am a 34 year old single mom. I got on the depo shot last year. In May I was informed that after a certain age it can cause bad bone loss. So I have now switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I think there was a week or so inbetween when I should have gotten a new shot and when I started the pill. I am also currently on some strong antibiotics for an abscessed tooth. In the past couple of days my breasts have gotten very tender. Not the whole thing, just the sides...very similar to when I was pregnant with my first two. Due to the shot my cycle has been all over the place. I don't know what to count as my last period. Could the change in birth control be causing these feelings? Does anyone know?
I tried a home pregnancy test, just to be sure. But I don't know if they work so early, not having missed a period yet.
I'm just looking for some advice or something.
Thanks ahead of time.