like everyone has said, it varies between individual. vioxx got recalled because it was harmful to EVERY user. if EVERY woman became infertile from depo provera, then it too would be pulled off the shelf. but when prescribed to certain women who are less prone to its side effects, the benefits of the shot outweigh the hazards. the warning labels are out there. theyre on the box. whether or not people heed them, its their choice. thats what appeals to today's society..choice. having the shot as an option of birth control is important considering the amount of people who would have generally picked another method which they didnt like and end up not as satisfied.
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Actually, Vioxx got recalled because it was potentially harmful. It did not give everybody who used it a stroke or heart attack. Many people used it and similar painkillers with no negative side effects. The problem was actually that there was an increased RISK of heart attack or stroke if you used Vioxx or other cox-2 inhibitors. That risk of harm was the reason for it being pulled.
Actually, I can't find direct evidence or testing that indicates an established long-term risk of infertility after using Depo Provera. The expectation is that there will be difficulty for 12-18 months after discontinuing the shot.
As for side effects that have been established:
This post has been edited by Galcobar: Oct 14, 2005 - 10:50 PM
Actually, I can't find direct evidence or testing that indicates an established long-term risk of infertility after using Depo Provera. The expectation is that there will be difficulty for 12-18 months after discontinuing the shot.
As for side effects that have been established:
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WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS AND RISKS OF USING DEPO-PROVERA®?
Depo-Provera®, like all other medications, has many potential side effects. Each woman's response to the medication will differ, depending on her own body chemistry. It is impossible to predict who will or will not experience a certain effect. It is important to remember that once the medication is injected, side effects cannot be neutralized or reversed. Side effects include:
Bone Density - Women who use Depo-Provera® may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible. It is unknown if use of Depo-Provera® during adolescence or early adulthood, a critical period of bone development, will reduce peak bone mass and increase the risk of osteoporotic fracture in later life. Depo-Provera® should be used as a long-term birth control method (e.g., longer than two years) only if other birth control methods are inadequate.
Smoking may further decrease the levels of calcium stored in the bone. It is very important that a woman's diet contain adequate calcium intake (1200-1500 mg per day). Although there are no studies addressing whether or not calcium and vitamin D may lessen bone marrow density (BMD) loss in women using Depo-Provera®?, all patients should have adequate calcium and vitamin D intake. Calcium supplements may be used if one cannot attain the recommended dietary intake.
Menstrual Changes - This is the most common side effect experienced. The amount of bleeding may vary from irregular or unpredictable spotting and light bleeding to no bleeding at all. With increasing duration of use, frequency and length of bleeding episodes usually decrease. In clinical studies, 55% of the women reported no menstrual bleeding after one year of use. Occasionally a woman will experience daily bleeding or bleeding may be heavier than a usual period, and this should be reported to the health care clinician. This side effect is related to the effect of the DMPA on the ovaries and uterine lining.
Depression - Depo-Provera® may cause moodiness and feelings of depression. This may be worse in women who have had depression in the past and may make it more difficult to treat active depression. If a woman is on antidepressant medications, she should discuss this carefully with all of her health care providers.
Weight Gain - Depo-Provera® users may experience an increased appetite. The average weight gain is approximately five pounds in the first year and eight pounds after two years of use. A healthy diet and regular exercise will help decrease weight gain.
Other side effects that may occur include increased headaches, decreased sex drive, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal/pelvic cramps, bloating, hair loss or slow hair growth, vaginal dryness, fatigue and insomnia. If you experience any of these side effects or others that you think may be related to the Depo-Provera®, you should contact your health care clinician.
Depo-Provera®, like all other medications, has many potential side effects. Each woman's response to the medication will differ, depending on her own body chemistry. It is impossible to predict who will or will not experience a certain effect. It is important to remember that once the medication is injected, side effects cannot be neutralized or reversed. Side effects include:
Bone Density - Women who use Depo-Provera® may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible. It is unknown if use of Depo-Provera® during adolescence or early adulthood, a critical period of bone development, will reduce peak bone mass and increase the risk of osteoporotic fracture in later life. Depo-Provera® should be used as a long-term birth control method (e.g., longer than two years) only if other birth control methods are inadequate.
Smoking may further decrease the levels of calcium stored in the bone. It is very important that a woman's diet contain adequate calcium intake (1200-1500 mg per day). Although there are no studies addressing whether or not calcium and vitamin D may lessen bone marrow density (BMD) loss in women using Depo-Provera®?, all patients should have adequate calcium and vitamin D intake. Calcium supplements may be used if one cannot attain the recommended dietary intake.
Menstrual Changes - This is the most common side effect experienced. The amount of bleeding may vary from irregular or unpredictable spotting and light bleeding to no bleeding at all. With increasing duration of use, frequency and length of bleeding episodes usually decrease. In clinical studies, 55% of the women reported no menstrual bleeding after one year of use. Occasionally a woman will experience daily bleeding or bleeding may be heavier than a usual period, and this should be reported to the health care clinician. This side effect is related to the effect of the DMPA on the ovaries and uterine lining.
Depression - Depo-Provera® may cause moodiness and feelings of depression. This may be worse in women who have had depression in the past and may make it more difficult to treat active depression. If a woman is on antidepressant medications, she should discuss this carefully with all of her health care providers.
Weight Gain - Depo-Provera® users may experience an increased appetite. The average weight gain is approximately five pounds in the first year and eight pounds after two years of use. A healthy diet and regular exercise will help decrease weight gain.
Other side effects that may occur include increased headaches, decreased sex drive, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal/pelvic cramps, bloating, hair loss or slow hair growth, vaginal dryness, fatigue and insomnia. If you experience any of these side effects or others that you think may be related to the Depo-Provera®, you should contact your health care clinician.
This post has been edited by Galcobar: Oct 14, 2005 - 10:50 PM
-forkee+Oct 13, 2005 - 4:13 PM
I totally agree with you here. Condoms completely suck. I've had one slip off before.. and get stuck INSIDE me.. and we didn't notice until it was over.. and the condom magically wasn't there..?
I've been on the pill now for a while now, and I love it. Although, I may be getting off of it soon. When Tom and I get married in February, we might want to start our own family. >
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QUOTE(forkee @ Oct 13, 2005 - 4:13 PM)
haha, u want more graphical huh. well i only do it raw. condoms suck. i had a durex break on me cuz i guess it had a leak. plus if its super wet down there, u cant feel jack crap with a condom. there has to be some friction. plus i alternate between actual and oral sex throughout the "act", rubber's smell and leave a nasty taste on the kitty. as long as u stick to one partner and can trust them to do the same, the unsheathed method is the best way to go. after sex, u dont have to worry about spilling. 2nd rounds dont require extra care. plus theres nothing hotter than picturing ur woman walkin around with a lil pimp juice from ya.
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I totally agree with you here. Condoms completely suck. I've had one slip off before.. and get stuck INSIDE me.. and we didn't notice until it was over.. and the condom magically wasn't there..?
I've been on the pill now for a while now, and I love it. Although, I may be getting off of it soon. When Tom and I get married in February, we might want to start our own family. >
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dood....ur starting to piss me off....just what the **** is ur point
What's all this about condoms breaking and falling off? I've used condoms for coming up on two years now with my wife, I've NEVER had one break, slip off, or any of the like.
I think maybe a lot of it has to do with how you put it on, you need to make sure it's installed right. The instructions are on the box >
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I suppose it also helps when you fill the condom up all the way... >> Regular condoms on me are tight to the point that I have to make sure it's on before I'm fully... enlarged... so that's probably why they never slip off >
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I think maybe a lot of it has to do with how you put it on, you need to make sure it's installed right. The instructions are on the box >
>I suppose it also helps when you fill the condom up all the way... >
> Regular condoms on me are tight to the point that I have to make sure it's on before I'm fully... enlarged... so that's probably why they never slip off >>
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My point? Accurate information. Health decisions shouldn't be made based on rumour and supposition.
im just giving my opinion like everyone else. yet u constantly shoot down my observations. do u even have any experience from using the shot? u want accurate information? i give accurate information, information about MY experiences on depo provera, ortho tricyclen, and condoms. and thats what the whole thread was about, peoples real life experiences with the shot, not just copy and paste medical information. everyone has access to that. he wasnt asking for that.
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vioxx got recalled because it was harmful to EVERY user
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im just saying depo provera has been approved by some federal regulated organization because it has been proven NOT to be life altering enough to cause infertility
These aren't actually accurate statements, nor are they opinions where some latitude is expected.
And the quote I pulled for Depo Prevara was for the simple reason -- nobody had actually quoted researched literature, just what they'd heard, in regards to the researched effects of Depo Prevara.
I cannot, and have not attempted to, comment on Depo Prevara from a personal point of view. However, I do have the basic research skills to pull up established information and share it. Were I interested in sharing unsubstantiated information, I could link a batch of sites where women complain of side effects.
BTW, if you dislike latex condoms, have you tried polyurethane? Rather more advanced material, with no smell or taste and being much stronger, is much thinner in condom form than the traditional rubber compound.