Welcome to Medications.com

I was previously on Depo Provera and I decided to find another fo...

Posted at 8:32 PM on Apr 23, 2009 by tsheka20, #40902
I was previously on Depo Provera and I decided to find another form of BC because of the side effects. I had previously been on Depo Provera for 4 years with no side effects (that was when I was 17 - 21 yrs old). I then had my son at 22 yrs of age and decided to get back on Depo Provera because it had worked so good. But this time around I had numerours side effects, bloating, mood swings, no sex drive (hurt my marriage) and I bled (medium to heavy) for a month straight. I just got the IUD today (strong pain upon insertion and still having on-again/off-again cramps right now) and after reading these reviews I am very frightened. I'm afraid that this will be a repeat of the Depo Provera. Even though, I'm paying closer attention to the reviews given by ladies in my age range, I still have my doubts. We shall see.
REPLY TO THIS POSTING | Private Message me | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate
 
Reply 7 months ago on Apr 28, 2009 by estalia22, #19286

The FDA doesn't recommend using depo provera for longer than two years, so I applaud you trying to find a different birth control solution :) I think that compared against the population of women using IUCs, the symptoms discussed here are experienced by a very small percentage. It's much more common to have negative side effects from going off hormonal birth control, as many women switching to IUDs are coming off other methods. (The hormones in the mirena do not prevent ovulation, and they also don't have positive side effects like regulating your cycle, helping with acne, minimizing cramping, or preventing ovarian cysts). Lots and lots of women have minimal side effects with the mirena. I'm a big fan of mine, and I think your chances are good that yours will work out fine too :)

Private Message me | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate

Make a reply to this posting:

Type your reply to this side effect post:


Medical advice disclaimer
© 2002-2007, Skylabs Inc.  |  About Us  |  Disclaimer/Terms of Use  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  |  Site Map  |  Developed by: W3matter.com | Sleep Apnea