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Getting off Depo-Provera because of weight gain
I have been on depo for years now and just recently have gained lot of weight quickly. I'd say at LEAST 20 pounds in about 3 months. I have made the decision to stop the depo recently too, in the hopes my weight will go back down. Nothing has happened yet, but it is still in my system. I am just not going to take another shot. I have talked to so many people who gained weight on the shot and had it go back to normal once they got off it. Anybody else had this experience?
Ive been gaining weight while on depo birth control. I am sexual active and dont want to get pregnant. I dont know if I should stay on the shot or just stick with condoms. I am very emotional about my weight and dont want to gain any more. Can someone give me some advice please.
I just started Depo but I guess I'm lucky as the injection nurse made it very clear that weight gain is an issue and gave me guidance to avoid it - I've lost over 150 lbs in the last 7 years and neither of us want to see me gain it back. According to the nurse, the hormones in Depo cause your body to metabolize sugar and carbs differently, which in turn causes the weight gain. She said it is not unusual for a women to gain 20-30% of their body weight using this form of birth control. In order to avoid that, make sure you exercise and maintain a LOW carbohydrate diet - avoid sugar and all the "white" stuff. More than anything I'm glad she pointed out this side effect as now I am prepared and can keep a very close eye on the scale. I've already cleaned up the cupboards of anything high-sugar and started reading labels much closer now.
Melissaljf. I went on Depo in April this year. After a month my belly ballooned up n thighs got bigger. Three weeks before the three month mark I started having my "period" it has lasted pretty well the whole time (light n heavy) till this Friday just gone. So it's a " great" birth controll (sarcasm). I normally weigh 55-58kg n have a flat stomach. Now I'm 61.1kg n my belly constantly looks full n after I eat I just want to hide, it gets huge :( ! My doctor did tell me side affects as quickly as he could get the words out, n brushed them off like they were nothing to be concerned about saying that "you can gain weight on the pill or any contraception". Needless to say, I've heard complaints bout him by friends n acquaintances, and I'm changing to a new doc on Tuesday, for me n my daughter. I can't stand this balloon belly. I put on 15kg when pregnant with my daughter n I lost it all within two months of her birth. This weight or whatever it is, just won't budge. Any suggestions would be great.
Melissaljf. I went on Depo in April this year. After a month my belly ballooned up n thighs got bigger. Three weeks before the three month mark I started having my "period" it has lasted pretty well the whole time (light n heavy) till this Friday just gone. So it's a " great" birth controll (sarcasm). I normally weigh 55-58kg n have a flat stomach. Now I'm 61.1kg n my belly constantly looks full n after I eat I just want to hide, it gets huge :( ! My doctor did tell me side affects as quickly as he could get the words out, n brushed them off like they were nothing to be concerned about saying that "you can gain weight on the pill or any contraception". Needless to say, I've heard complaints bout him by friends n acquaintances, and I'm changing to a new doc on Tuesday, for me n my daughter. I can't stand this balloon belly. I put on 15kg when pregnant with my daughter n I lost it all within two months of her birth. This weight or whatever it is, just won't budge. Any suggestions would be great.
your comments have been both reassuring and so helpful!
I got my first depo shot a week ago without prior research (huge regret) and my dr did not warn me about the side effects. i do not plan on going back for my next shot.
so far, I've already gained 5 pounds! i've been a constant 95lbs at 5'2 pounds with a good diet .nonetheless, i've started cutting down on carbs and drinking lots of water as well as increasing the frequency of my work outs.
i'm very worried about the increasing weight gain, would going on a zero carb diet and/or taking metaformin reduce the onset of the weight gain?
whoever that has managed to maintain their weight or reduce their weight gain, pls comment too :)
I got my first depo shot a week ago without prior research (huge regret) and my dr did not warn me about the side effects. i do not plan on going back for my next shot.
so far, I've already gained 5 pounds! i've been a constant 95lbs at 5'2 pounds with a good diet .nonetheless, i've started cutting down on carbs and drinking lots of water as well as increasing the frequency of my work outs.
i'm very worried about the increasing weight gain, would going on a zero carb diet and/or taking metaformin reduce the onset of the weight gain?
whoever that has managed to maintain their weight or reduce their weight gain, pls comment too :)
I had one Depot shot and the Doc told me NOTHING about side effects and totally ignored a lengthy history of migraines he treats me for! Ive gained 27lbs in just under three months. IM A WHALE!!! Migraines, spotting -CONSTANTLY! Went from a size 10 to 14! Needless to say I will NOT be having another injection! I was put on it for constant bleeding. Now, they can just take the Uterus cause im DONE with hormones! No self esteem, cry constantly, completely hate what I see in the mirror- not to mention constant pain from carrying around all that weight (Im 5'4 normally 130lbs) Some days its hard to find the will. Damn Dr. should have warned me!!!!!!
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