Did Depo-provera do this to me?

[dejana66]

I was on Depo-Provera for about 5 years. I stopped when I got a tubaligation. That was 2 years ago. Here's what happened to a otherwise healthy female who never had sexual health issues:
fibroadenomas of the breasts, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endocervical thickening and cervical cysts.

Also osteoarthritis in both knees along with grade 4 chrondomalacia in both knees, and osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.

All this in two years.

Does anyone know if there is a relationship between the two?

[jacksynn]

I accidentally came across a web site once about a woman who wrote a book about the horror stories of coming off depo.
I was on Depo for almost 8 years.
There are thousands of women who posted side effects on the website....either while on depo or coming off.
I have had a number of ailments ...coincidently over the years???? who knows.
I don't think it was the healthiest decision being on it.
But glad I'm finally off it....Scary though....you should try to search for it...you will be amazed at what you'll learn

[KayCook]

When I got my depo *didnt work still got pregnant* they told me that most places only allow you to go on it for 2 years because it causes osteoperosis...so I would definately say it's related