I LOVE the depo shot. I am the biggest advocate for it. I
absolutely LOVE not getting my period but I am uncertain now.
I have been on the shot for 3 years now. I gained a lot of weight,
and wanted to see if it was a result of the shot, so I stopped for 6
mos. I found that it most likely was a result, but during that
time, my periods began to return more heavily, and I forgot just how
painful a period could be -and decided to go back on depo.
I have also had a slight decrease in sex drive since I have been on
it. It has seemed to become worse recently. I have also been very
dizzy for no reason. I have never been dizzy in my entire life. My
doctor has no explanation for it. Does anyone have something
similar?
I am now considering stopping the shot. I am really starting to
notice the GIANT weight gain. THe only positive thing is that my
periods (if I have them) are so light and it is so wonderful. I am
not sure that it outweighs the weight gain (which is almost 30 lbs
now) and the dizziness, and the other minor side effects that I
believe are a result.
I don't know what to do, and that time is coming in a few days,
where I have to make my decision, because my next round is due. I
am frustrated with the side effects, but to think that i have to go
back to a full period might even be worse. - can you believe that I
forgot what it was like to get a period!! how wonderful!
Does anyone have any advice? How do I get a sex drive back, is the
diziness from the shot and has anyone else had significant weight
gain?
Please help
Debbie