I was on Depo for 12 years with no side effects, other than not having my period at all. I switched from Depo to the Mirena IUD about 16 months ago. The IUD insertion was by far the most painful “procedure” I have ever had. I was in stirrups for almost an hour and had THREE different doctors trying to insert it. I have never had a child, so my cervix was being a pain. After 10-12 months on the IUD without noticing anything different, I began having a 2-3 week cycle beginning with INTENSE breast soreness (to the point that it is painful to walk or bend over,) mood swings, and major cramping, followed by irregular brown spotting. I realize these aren’t necessarily side effects of the IUD, but rather just how my cycle is.. I didn’t know bc I started the Depo when I was 14 years old and hadn’t really had many periods yet to get used to. I’m switching back to Depo ASAP 😅 Just wanted to share for anyone who may be considering switching birth controls or going off the Depo.. It is NOT fun.
This has been really helpful I’m on my third injection so been on it now 9 months ish… and I started bleeding again more than usually. You’ve calmed my panic though that it may take a little longer for it to stop completely
When i first got the depo shot it was a week b4 my period was due, i had my period up until 3 weeks then it went away, For a year now. im off it 2-3 months now still no period but i do have symptoms. Im getting the shot again
It does affect your bone density so you’re told to make sure you are eating/intaking enough calcium to ensure this isn’t a problem. I had a look for some studies a few months back as I saw some people online talking about it and couldn’t find any advising to only be on it for a certain amount of time, the ones I found said that as long as you were ensuring your calcium intake was good, you should be fine. If anyone finds any research studies stating differently though, definitely leave the link
I was on Depo for 12 years with no side effects, other than not having my period at all. I switched from Depo to the Mirena IUD about 16 months ago. The IUD insertion was by far the most painful “procedure” I have ever had. I was in stirrups for almost an hour and had THREE different doctors trying to insert it. I have never had a child, so my cervix was being a pain. After 10-12 months on the IUD without noticing anything different, I began having a 2-3 week cycle beginning with INTENSE breast soreness (to the point that it is painful to walk or bend over,) mood swings, and major cramping, followed by irregular brown spotting. I realize these aren’t necessarily side effects of the IUD, but rather just how my cycle is.. I didn’t know bc I started the Depo when I was 14 years old and hadn’t really had many periods yet to get used to. I’m switching back to Depo ASAP 😅 Just wanted to share for anyone who may be considering switching birth controls or going off the Depo.. It is NOT fun.
Thanks this is the sort of information we women need.
This has been really helpful I’m on my third injection so been on it now 9 months ish… and I started bleeding again more than usually. You’ve calmed my panic though that it may take a little longer for it to stop completely
So glad you found it helpful! Yeah, it can take quite a while
Im on 6 years on depo..i bleed every now and then...
@@chloebird9649 and i still.plan to continue using depo even for almsot everyday spotting..
When i first got the depo shot it was a week b4 my period was due, i had my period up until 3 weeks then it went away, For a year now. im off it 2-3 months now still no period but i do have symptoms. Im getting the shot again
I was told you shouldn't take the depo shot more than 2years because it breaks down bone marrow
It does affect your bone density so you’re told to make sure you are eating/intaking enough calcium to ensure this isn’t a problem. I had a look for some studies a few months back as I saw some people online talking about it and couldn’t find any advising to only be on it for a certain amount of time, the ones I found said that as long as you were ensuring your calcium intake was good, you should be fine. If anyone finds any research studies stating differently though, definitely leave the link