Ok so I am very petite, im five feet tall and used to weigh 78 pounds. I was on depo for six months and stopped taking it this november (which was when i had to take the third shot), and since then i have gained 12 pounds, finally reaching 90! (which i am really happy about cause i felt i looked like I was 12 and Im 21) And the weight went straight to my breasts and butt so now i have a womanly figure (finaly!)...but i have heard people gaining over 30 pounds after stopping, in fact, coming off of depo gives u more symptoms that being on it!
I've been on depo longer than anyone's ever heard of - 16 years now (I'm 38 years old). I've gained weight over the years but I certainly can't attribute it to the depo. I have LOVED not having periods for 16 years and haven't noticed any type of mood swings or anything. I'm considering going off it now though, and trying the IUD instead. My only concern is gaining weight like some others are saying. Anyone out there been on it nearly that long and have experiences to share about going off it??
You lost weight on depo??! Lucky you! I gained weight, and it sucks. I agree with d-earheart... that stuff is horrible for mood swings, cravings, etc. I hated it, and it turned me into a fat, psycho, b** that ate everything crunchy in sight!
That depo shot is absolutely nuts I swear I wonder what sort of hormones they put in it. I had it years ago and gained a ton then lost a ton then gained it back and went nearly nuts from the hormones. Well I guess its not for everyone but I would ask the dr.
Yes, Depo Provera can and often does make you gain weight. Lots of people have used it and gained weight on it.
No I ment after you stop it I gained weight. While i was on it I lost weight. Anyway I got back on it and back on track