Would depo cause drastic mood swings?
98057
There's no cure.  Oh, and if it hasn't happened yet, you'll lose your sex drive, too.  I tried every kind of hormone birth control...no matter how low the dose, it eventually made me snap at people all the time.  Even while I was blowing up on somebody I would think "this isn't something that would make me mad!  what am I DOING???"  Unfortunately, the only solution is to get off the hormones.  Try condoms or spermicide...I'm personally playing roulette here.  lol
752110
I personally would try to stick it out a little longer with the Depo. After 6 months, my period stopped altogether and it was just nice knowing I didn't have to remember to take that damn pill everyday!!
332918
There are natural herbal supplements out ther that will help with mood stings and emotions. Vitex is the best one that I know of. I use it!
1087596
That is a question I don't think I've EVER heard of!!!  I understand it, though.  Depo shots suck...have you tried the Norplants?  They aren't any better in that they tend to "drift" (as the manufacturer calls it) all over your dag-nabbed body!!\n\nI can't say I know of a birth control that will help you gain weight, but I know a website from a VERY reputable naturopath that might help.  Its www. healthyhealing.com  She tends to sell some folks' products from that site, but they're all very reputable herb and supplement manufacturers.  I've used her books as a Mom's guide to everything for years - and never done anything that my MD's disagreed with.  \n\nCheck out her weight gain tips - if there aren't many on the site, email me (cranor02@msn.com) and I'll send you all the info from her book!!\n\nAll my best to you!!
1078948
yes it can have depression from it - remember that all these pill deal with hormonal changes and it can effect your mental status
863427
Most of them don't really make you gain weight. Avoid the Depo shot if you're really worried about it, and go for the pills instead, because those have shown lower incidence of weight gain. But with most of them you really don't need to worry about it. It's one of those things that people blow out of proportion a lot.
667209
Any and all physchiatric drugs can affect moods and sex drive.  ARe the drugs prescribed?  If so call the doctor.  If not stp taking them.
1042179
NO NO NO NO\nI had one shot  once and that was enough.  The upside: it is a shot once every 3 months and you don't get your period.  Sounds great.\nThe downside: Depo is what they give sex offenders to reduce their sex drive.  Also one of the side effects is hair loss and my hair came out in clumps when I was on it.  When you stop taking it, you bleed for about  3 weeks.  There is something unnatural about restricting your cycle like that.\nRead these, then make your decision.  Good luck\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depo_Provera\nhttp://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/ssc/depo.htm\nhttp://www.abcinternetmarketing.com/depo-provera/\nhttp://pub12.ezboard.com/fdepoproverainformationsitesideeffectsofdepoprovera
540514
you can be not just depressed,angry,sad,happy... i mean extremely unstable...that's the way how hormones work...
606359
Welcome to PMS!\n\nIt's due to hormonal changes that come with your cycle.\n\nTry:\nEating more smaller meals\nAvoid caffeine, alcohol, salt, fats, and simple sugars (eat a healthy diet - no junk food)\nExercise\n\nIf it's severe, you may benefit from medication, such as birth control pills to regulate your hormones, or Serafem, which is prozac in disguise) to alleviate the mood swings.  You'll need a visit to a doctor for those, though.\n\nGood luck.
837438
Some insurances pay for it, and some don't.  I work in a gyne office, and they charge $80 for a three month shot.  Insurances do tend to pay for it if the doc diagnoses it for something other than birth control.  Depo does have a variety of side effects though, but they are different for everybody.  I was on it for 7 years.  During that time, the FDA announced that depo can decrease bone density.  I probably gained a total of 55-65 pounds while I was on the shot.  My periods stopped entirely.  When  I went off of it, it took me one year, and three days for my periods to return.  This really stinks if you are wanting a baby now!  Look into this, and ask your doc before doing this.
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The Depo Provera (shot) is something I personally would NOT recommend because it has too many side affects.  Some women gain weight, but when I was on it, my cycle was never regular!  Instead of 5-7 days, I was on for weeks at a times.  You never know when your cycle is coming on when on Depo Pro.  It sometimes made me nauseaed and I cramped a lot too.  I would not recommend this shot to anyone!  If you've had a baby already, talk to your Dr. about Mirena.  It's wonderful, but Dr. won't give it to you unless you have at least one baby.  Or try the new Neva ring or even Seasonale.
926643
The only time this happened to me was when I was on the Depo-Provera shot.  And it lasted for 8 months (which is not uncommon on the Depo shot).  You were smart in talking to your doctor about this.  Just hang in there for a couple of weeks and then you will know what is going on.
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Side effects include menstrual irregularities, absence of menstruation, spotty darkening of the skin, usually around or on the face, weight gain, pregnancy-like symptoms include sore breasts, nausea, fatigue, and abdominal discomfort, after the last injection of Depo Provera, a significant side effect is that it takes an average of 9 to 12 months to become pregnant.  Other symptoms and side effects may include headache, dizziness, nervousness, some loss of scalp hair, some increase in body hair, decreased sex drive, leg cramps, and bloating. They may or may not be caused by Depo Provera . Report any of these side effects to your medical provider immediately.
1184301
Actually birth control can do that.  Depending on how far off your wedding and honeymoon is, you have a few options.  If you are on a pill now, you can talk to your doctor and skip a month of sugar pills and you might get some light spotting for a day, but otherwise it will work.  Another method if you are not on birth control now, is to get the depo shot. The shot will delay your period for three months until the next one is due.  With Depo, you will also spot the first cycle or two but otherwise will be nothing.
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I have been taking ortho tri-cyclen lo for almost a year now, and absolutely love it. Although the first month of taking it was not that much fun. I too got irritable and moody during the first month of being on the pill. However, after that month passed I had no further symptoms and felt great. I absolutely love ortho tri-cyclen lo it has made my life so much easier. So my advice is to stick with it for a bit longer. However, if it gets worse and does not go away go and tell your gynecologist. she is truly the best one to ask concerning your health.
648655
It really depends on your preference.  Although they are both extremely effective, they do have their own pros and cons.\n\nDepo shot is good for those people that can't remember to take a pill everyday.  You just go in and have a shot every three months.  Most people experience very light or no periods.  However, some people tend to gain weight, have headaches, mood swings, and irritability.  The problem is, you can't really do anything about it because the injection lasts all three months versus a pill that you can just discontinue.\n\n"The Pill" is another birth control alternative that can cause side effects like the Depo but once again, you can stop taking it.  You do have to remember to take it everyday and some people complain of stomach aches.  This can usually be remedied by eating a small snack with the pill of just before you go to bed so you sleep through it.  \n\nThere are also other alternatives out there such as the patch, the OrthoEvra ring which is a hormone ring that you insert once a week and it directs the hormones right to your female organs.  There is also the IUD (intrauterine device) which you can get hormonal or copper based.  This is inserted and can last up to seven years.  The only problem is most Doctors require that you have had a child first to insure adequate space.