Dep-provera,anyone?

[ninababes]

Originally Posted by Mrs Pink

Sorry this isn't strictly CD-related.... but I have been on this contraceptive for a long time - which has co-incided with my massive weight gain - I wonder if its anything to do with it?

Anyone else had that?

Also wondering if being on CD will affect it ....

And any suggestions for an alternative? I can't go on the pill as I once had a blood clot ..

Mrs pink you're in a very similar situation to me, i was on depot for 5 yrs as i've had 2 spontaneous dvts aged 18 and 19 and so been on lifelong warfarin since, i gained 6 stone since being on the depot and i know it's not entriely attributed to the depot but it doesn't help, also found it extrememly difficult to lose weight whilst on the depot, have been off it for 6 months and on mini pill and still struggling to lose weight, the CD wont affect how the depot works if anything it'll work better as there'll be more progesterone to go in a smaller space...same kind of reason why some mini pills if you're over a certain weight you may have to take 2 tablets. Good luck with the CD, i'm on day 5 and my tummy is really grumlbing

[Mrs Pink]

Hi Nina
Shame you have to be on warfarin (rat poison, isn't it?!?!) My dad was on that for years - he had a few clots. I know the symptoms so I know what to watch out for - and you can be sure I'll be wiggling my toes like crazy on the plane next week!
Well done on getting to day 5 - keep it up and don't cheat! It makes it sooooo much harder .....