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I was on Depo for 4 1/2 years, and had a very difficult time losing the pounds. I was successful by joing Weight Watchers, and lost 24 lbs. in about 3 months. But it was NOT easy. I spoke to many doctors (I work for 6 of them), and a majority claimed that Depo does not cause you to maintain lbs., but the others said that any extra hormones you add to your system will make it harder for you to lose them. Good luck! I have used Depo before and also put on 2kgs after the 1st shot. I read that it is actually a steroid contraceptive - so maybe you could research about steroids. Just to let you know that if/ when you come off Depo or choose another form of contraception you will lose weight. Hope this helps. Good luck on the weight loss journey! Dont give up, its a long hard road but you will love the end destination!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoIn the initial studies of Depo Provera, a third of the women gained, a third lost, and a third stayed the same. If you don't change how you eat or exercise, your weight will be unchanged on Depo Provera.
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∙ 17y agoI have alot of friends that were on the depo shot. They gained about 5-10lbs while on it. After they got off of it they lost the weight. Well, some of them did.
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∙ 9y agoTo lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you're taking in. The way to lose weight is the same on or off Depo Provera.
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What are things you shouldn't do while your on the depo shot?
There are no activity restrictions when you're on Depo Provera.
Is it possible to get pregnant on the depo shot cause I been spotting in nipple been sore I got pregnant with my last child on depo?
If you got pregnant on your last depo shot then it should be obvious you can get pregnant taking it.
Does a person who takes depo shot get there period normally like when they were not using depo?
Not usually. Most women do not experience periods while on Depo.
Why does people die from taking the depo shot?
Many years ago, a patient died from an anaphylactic reaction (severe allergy) after depo provera.
If a person is taking the depo shot and gets a period before the next shot is due but does not get the shot will ovulation occur?
This question would be best answered by the doctor who administered the Depo shot. Every woman's body is different and will react to the hormones differently.
Who has been pregnant on the depo shot before?
i have got pregnant while being on the depo shot it the reason why is that my body did not take the drug how it was suppose to and i found out that when i got the shot to the time i found out i was pregnant as if i was never on it
Im on depo and you havent seen your period for a month could you be pregnant?
No, Some women do not get their period while on the depo shot while some women might. You might also spot the entire 3 months you have the depo shot in your system and some women such as yourself do not get anything. Unless your late on your depo shot I would not worry. If that doesnt help there is always the trusty pregnancy test!
Are there any medications that could or would make depo provera ineffective I have chronic tonsillitis and am taking different medications quite frequently while im on the shot.?
pennesillin.
After taking one depot shot is it normal to have 2 normal periods and then not have one that next month?
Yes ... a lot of people will have their periods completely stop while on Depo. It is considered a normal side effect of the shot.
Can I get Pregenant after being on the depo shot for two years and how long will it take?
Yes. It's even possible to get pregnant while still on Depo Provera, as it is not 100 percent effective. 83 percent of women who stop taking the shot get pregnant within the first year. Time does vary as your fertility will go back to what it was before taking the shot. Some women can conceive sooner, and some later.
Does Adderall affect Depo-Provera?
no, adderall has zero effects on hormones, and does not interact with depo provera.
Is it possible to randomy bleed while on the depo shot?
Unscheduled bleeding or spotting is a common side effect of depo provera. It improves with time.
