Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I have been on Depo for almost 10 years now. I take my calcium supplements and also did before my surgery. I gained 10lbs when I went on it. I am now post-op and losing fine even while on my Depo. You have to remember that not all patients experience all/any of these side effects. But if you do, then you should consult your PCP/Gyno. Molly > > > okay ladies, I have already mentioned Weight gain as a side effect of > the Depo. A few days later a patient (I work in the ER) Came in with > large patched of hair missing and said it was due to the depo shot. > After hearing this I decided to do some research. This is what I > found the side effects to be: > Change in menstruation (may be lighter or heavier; shorter or longer) > Increase in spotting and breakthrough bleeding > Weight gain > Dizziness > Nervousness > Change in libido > Headaches > Rash or skin discoloration > Breast tenderness > Depression > Increase or decrease in facial and body hair > Hair loss > > There is also a lawsuit against the company due to loss of calcium. I > strongly urge any one currently using this or considering it to talk > with their GYN. > > Dawn > Post OP > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I've heard of people having nasty side effects from it. Glad I don't need birth control. LOL! Hubby's fixed! W 380/263/160 dawnb35068 wrote: > okay ladies, I have already mentioned Weight gain as a side effect of > the Depo. A few days later a patient (I work in the ER) Came in with > large patched of hair missing and said it was due to the depo shot. > After hearing this I decided to do some research. This is what I > found the side effects to be: > Change in menstruation (may be lighter or heavier; shorter or longer) > Increase in spotting and breakthrough bleeding > Weight gain > Dizziness > Nervousness > Change in libido > Headaches > Rash or skin discoloration > Breast tenderness > Depression > Increase or decrease in facial and body hair > Hair loss > > There is also a lawsuit against the company due to loss of calcium. I > strongly urge any one currently using this or considering it to talk > with their GYN. > > Dawn > Post OP > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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