Re: For Langgang
09/30/06 08:29 AM
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Langgang
Reged: 06/25/06
Posts: 44
Loc: Sedalia, MO
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Nelly,
Sorry it took me so long to respond. I started Depo after my youngest son was born, 13 years ago. I never really had to convince my doctor that I wanted to stay on it, he just would ask at my yearly if I was pleased and I would say yes. (I guess I was his poster child for Depo - the only thing I made sure of was to get my shot on the first day of the "window" of time, otherwise I would have spotting.)
When I went for my yearly 2 weeks ago, I had all these other problems (IBS and symptoms I thought was perimenopause). He told me that I wasn't having the problems because of menopause since I am on Depo, so then he told me to talk to my regular doctor about my symptoms, which are stress related. Anyway, then he pointed out that there is a chance of bone loss (or something like that) once you've been on Depo for more than 5 years. I didn't realize it - maybe it's something new, maybe not. Anyway he suggested I try another form of birth control. He gave me info on the NuvoRing (sp?) and Mirena, but also talked about regular birth control pills. He said that one of these options would be better for me now and my ovaries would start producing estrogen again, which would be better for me.
Right now I'm leaning towards the Mirena because I really don't want to have a period again. I've gotten spoiled.
No, I haven't had any bone density tests. I have no idea what they would cost either, but imagine they would be pretty expensive.
I hope I've answered your questions. My e-mail is in my profile if you want to chat more. Good luck with your decision.
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Robin
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