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363110 tn?1340920419

Warning for those either ON The Depo shot or considering it!

Hey ladies, I thought I'd put this warning out there since many women DO NOT KNOW about a certain risk with Depo.

Depo Provera has been given a Black Box warning label from the FDA because it can cause bone density lost. The makers reccomend that after 3 years of being on depo you begin getting your Bone Density checked 1x a year. Because bone density loss can lead to osteoporosis or brittle bones.

Some doctors reccomend Depo for no longer than 3 years because of this risk.  
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552853 tn?1278405903
martika~i was one of those people that bleed for months straight after being on depo.


i gained almost 30 lbs and had the worst headaches. when my cycle did come back, it felt worse than when i had my m/c. i thought i was going to die.
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363110 tn?1340920419
I had tons of issues w/the shot. Basically not only did I put on 50lbs, but I got hot flashes and my body acted preggers. I had horrible migraines (i've always had them but they were worse on Depo) and it just screwed my body up for a while.
My best friend had it even worse. She put on 50-60lbs and bled for several months straight!
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I didnt have any issues with the shot either, but then again my doc always gave me a 3 month supply of extra calcium pills.
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398501 tn?1334702273
i had no problems on the depo shot, but i was only on it for two years. my doctor recomended me to be on it for two years, off for one, on for two ect.
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503882 tn?1288843037
To add to this, I have a second cousin who got the depo shot and she lost ALL her body hair.. I dont know if it was an allergic reaction for her that has nothing to do with anyone else.. But its made me scared S******* to get the shot! lol
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