Has Anyone Used Depo-Provera For Birth Control Before PCOS DIAGNOSIS
I read that there are studies that have tried to link PCOS to Depo-Provera users. I took depo for 5 years in my 20’s. After seeing numerous drs and specialist I was diagnosed with PCOS at 35 (now 43). Just wondering how many of you also used depo.
i was on depo-provera for 5 years until September 2017 and was diagnosed with PCOS this month. I had no idea there was a correlation, very interesting indeed
Depovera And Pcos
My doctor prescribed me the depo shot, to stop my longated periods, my problem with the depo is that it’s giving me a lot of pain not only that is it really good for someone who has a hormonal problem to take the depo? Is it ok to not have your period at all?
I’ve been told that it’s okay to not have a period as long as you’re on some form of birth control. Bc if you’re not on something and you’re also not having a period your uterine lining will keep… read more
TMI: I Have Been On My Period Since 2/21/2023. Kinda Heavy Flow With Blood Clots. Is This Normal?
Update 3/12/2023: Doctor said what I'm going through is quite normal. She did suggest that I should have gotten my DEPO shot there instead of Planned Parenthood, ONLY because they would have given me something to help get rid of whatever this period is doing.
I got diagnosed with PCOS back in August/September of 2022. I started the DEPO shot around Christmas time of 2022 and started medication, called spironolactone, at the beginning of the year. I had some period cramps the last week of… read more
Since you have got PCOS, plus have started on the depo, i would say its just one of them horrible side effects of that. Sometimes my cycle can be just as you have described. As of now, i haven’t had a… read more
Abnormal Bleeding !
Hello Everyone!
Has anyone else experienced prolonged bleeding while having PCOS?? I’ve had this “period” since December 2017 and was recently put on birth control to stop the bleeding due to becoming anemic. I’ve had a Pap smear and it came back “normal”. Is there something out there (besides birth control) I can take to stop this issue?
Thank you,
Monica
The longest periode n my fiancé remember me having was about a month and it was making my depression worse than it usually is as I'm on medication for my depression, but I was diagnosed with… read more
How To Control Acne Caused By Depo?
I got started on the depo shot about 3 weeks ago and my acne has been insane ever since. Not just in the chin area, but my entire face is starting to break out. I have oily skin, but have never struggled like this before. What are some tips/tricks I could use?
Acne was a side effect of depo for me in highschool. I had to change treatments.
Metformin, Birth Control, Lexapro
Good afternoon all,
I’ve had PCOS for the last16 years and have been on 1,000 mg metformin for insulin resistance and Yaz now Nikki birth control to help with my cysts and hormones. Added in lexapro a couple years ago to help with fluctuating high highs and low lows. Is anyone else on this combination or taking any of the 3. I’m now 36 and wanting to know what’s working for others.
I have been having highs and lows because I haven't stepped. High dheas can cause insomnia or sleep issues and anxiety.
Anyone Fallen Pregnant After Being Diagnosed With Pcos
I've only recently Ben diagnosed after trying to conceive. I had a misscarage in September 2017 and have struggled with irregular periods since. Still not seen a gynaecologist. I was on birth control for 6 years straight (implant) then 6 months on Depo jag and I put my irregular periods down to this. I'm 2 stone overweight and struggling to shift he weight. Bloods show my LH is far too high compared to FSH. Testosterone also high
Rememebr for some people bc can stay in the system for 1 year or so after being stopped until its fully flushed in full from ones system (depending on type and body macanics). Depo on averagebis 6… read more
33 Days (and Counting)
I got my first Depo shot over three months ago; I just got my second shot today. Meanwhile, this is the 33rd consecutive day that I've had my period. I don't know if I can continue with the shot if this carries on or happens at the end of this round too. Has anyone else experienced this?? Is it just a one-time uterine lining liquidation sale or is it recurrent?
Get the patch its a lot easier and so far i havent gained weight from it
Did Mirena Cause You To Gain Weight Or Be Unable To Lose Any?
My dr said an IUD wouldn’t cause weight gain but I gained ten pounds in the first month of having it. I’ve now had it for a little over a year and have put on about 25pounds. Now I wasn’t eating very good or working out so I’m not blaming it all on that. However I’ve been doing an hour of cardio almost everyday and eating mostly chicken and vegetables and haven’t been able to lose anything. Has anyone else experienced this?
I had the IUD in for the full 5 years and I gained 50 pounds....I really dont know if it was the IUD or not, could be the fact I have PCOS which makes it harder to lose weight, not working out as… read more
Birth Control
Has anyone got on the pill to see if it helps get your hormones or track ? Or should i avoid them ?
I never felt right on any type of birth control, eventually I ended up finding a doctor that treats my hormones individually. I take progesterone to raise mine, which in turn forces testosterone down… read more