Apr
i was just wondering
where do they inject it?
what are your experiences with this contraception?
Answer:
Deep, IM injection in the gluteal or deltoid muscle.
The following adverse reactions were reported by more than 5% of subjects: Menstrual irregularities (bleeding or amenorrhea, or both)
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Weight changes
Dizziness Headache
Asthenia (weakness or fatigue)
Nervousness
Adverse reactions reported by 1% to 5% of subjects using DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection were:
Decreased libido or anorgasmia
Pelvic pain
Backache
Breast pain
Leg cramps
No hair growth or alopecia
Depression
Bloating
Nausea
Rash
Insomnia
Edema
Leukorrhea
Hot flashes
Acne
Arthralgia
Vaginitis
Events reported by fewer than 1% of subjects included: galactorrhea, melasma, chloasma, convulsions, changes in appetite, gastrointestinal disturbances, jaundice, genitourinary infections, vaginal cysts, dyspareunia, paresthesia, chest pain, pulmonary embolus, allergic reactions, anemia, drowsiness, syncope, dyspnea and asthma, tachycardia, fever, excessive sweating and body odor, dry skin, chills, increased libido, excessive thirst, hoarseness, pain at injection site, blood dyscrasia, rectal bleeding, changes in breast size, breast lumps or nipple bleeding, axillary swelling, breast cancer, prevention of lactation, sensation of pregnancy, lack of return to fertility, paralysis, facial palsy, scleroderma, osteoporosis, uterine hyperplasia, cervical cancer, varicose veins, dysmenorrhea, hirsutism, unexpected pregnancy, thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis.
Postmarketing Experience
There have been rare cases of osteoporosis including osteoporotic fractures reported postmarketing in patients taking Depo-Provera CI. In addition, there have been voluntary reports of anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reaction associated with the use of Depo-Provera
Answer:
Please don't get it! Check out its reviews on http://www.rateitall.com
I was on it and would never recommend it to anyone. Report It
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I use to get it back in 94, I gained close to 20lbs and hated it, my periods were messed up for a while , i only had 4 or 5 injections, i got married and went off them, it took me 13 months to get pregnant, after i gave birth my husband got sniped so i didn't have to get the shot anymore.. I do remember getting headaches and upset stomach for a couple of days after getting the shot.. good luck
Answer:
you get it on your arm or your butt.
My friend was on it and she had breakthrough bleeding for the first three months. she gained 5 lbs (she is very small so it wasn't noticeable) but other than that she liked it and didn't get pregnant.
MY Mother's coworker did however get pregnant on the shot, but what are the odds?
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well i got it in my arm, but you can get it in you bottom, *** too. Where ever you get it expect a little thickness after about to shots.
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They inject it into your butt. Every time you get the shot they alternate the cheek they shoot it in.
I gained 60 lbs. on it. No joke!
But, it was great otherwise!
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Gained over fifty pounds and my doctor never bothered to warn me!!!