THE SHOT!!!, 18+ please Options

[acenova]

Sorry if this is deemed innappropriate! I was curious if anyone knows much about the shot! The only supposed (99.99%) full proof contraceptive technique for women where they can't get pregnant. Whats the word on this? What do you guys think?! Is it for real?! Does it work?!

[forkee]

how old are u? lol

yes it works. depo provera is a good (and fun) contraceptive technique. it doesnt prevent transmission of stds, its contraception only. if u have one solid partner, thats ur best bet.

i can think of at least 4 females that can attest to its abilities.

but i must warn u, it does have its side affects. it slows down the production of estrogen and may increase mood swings. it will lighten her period or may stop it altogether. spotting may occur. it can also decrease sex drive. so, if ur willing to take those risks, then go for it.

if u want to drop the 18+, just retitle the thread "depo provera aka the shot". as far as i know, 15 year olds can get treatment.

This post has been edited by forkee: Oct 11, 2005 - 4:09 PM

[Jen]

VERY effective.. yet terrible side effects. Weight loss, breakouts (big zits too, not little ones). Hated it. It lasts 3 months.. so I couldn't exactly get off of it.

[LewFX]

my ex took the shot and had the side effects, worse time of my life and broke up with her in the end. she now cannot have children thanks to the shot. so be very cautious.

[forkee]

VERY effective.. yet terrible side effects. Weight loss, breakouts (big zits too, not little ones). Hated it. It lasts 3 months.. so I couldn't exactly get off of it.
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weight loss? the side effects are supposed to include weight gain, hahaha. u got lucky.

my ex took the shot and had the side effects, worse time of my life and broke up with her in the end. she now cannot have children thanks to the shot. so be very cautious.
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yea my ex took it and went crazy. it was like she was on ritalin one minute, and caffeine the next. it made me psycho, i couldnt handle it.

sadly, the side effects vary between women, so u really dont know what to expect. fortunately my gf hasnt had any yet, and its been 3 weeks so far. *crosses fingers*

[bloodrain]

[SIZE=14] CONDOM, AND DONT DO YOUR "STUFF" INSIDE OF IT

[Galcobar]

There's also the issue of bone density. Women naturally have issues with loss of bone density later in life -- osteoperosis -- and it's during the late teens and early twenties when a woman is supposed to be solidifying her bone structure.

Depo prevera has been shown to basically stop the body from building or even maintaining bone density, and that lost density is not recovered after the shot wears off.

[celicarocker]

i sooo thought this was going to be about the money shot

[kristinw85]

Ok ok let's brake this down for the boys in the group... the shot (depo) in my opinion is the best birth control out there. Yes, it's 99.9% effective. One shot every 3 monthst is all you have to do. I have been on it for 4 years. I had a period for the first year then after that it went away all together I haven't had one for like 3 years. The doctors say you shouldn't be on it for any longer that 5 years so sadly this is my last year. I have never noticed any of the side effects, but I love not have that crap each month and so does my boyfriend of almost 3 years. They also say that once you quit getting the shot it is hard to get pregnant. Just because it's 99.9% doesn't mean you can blow your "stuff" in it. I'm sure anyone could do a little research on it on WebMD or Yahoo! Well, I love the shot, haven't had any bad experiences yet

[Consynx]

lmao, me too actually.
never heard of this
and i'm really confused why Jen woulda been taken it...but w/e

Crazy science.

[Jen]

Oops, meant WEIGHT GAIN.

I went from 98 to 125 in no time. I was disgusting.

[Jen]

lmao, me too actually.
never heard of this
and i'm really confused why Jen woulda been taken it...but w/e

Crazy science.
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um, okay?

[Dr_Tweak]

My wife tried it also, it was terrible. The worst part of our sex life ever was during those three months!

Lately we've been sticking with Trojan Ultra Thin, and I'll tell you, I feel very secure using them and there are no side effects to worry about. I can't even tell that I'm wearing it.

-Doc

[Valo666]

Oops, meant WEIGHT GAIN.

I went from 98 to 125 in no time. I was disgusting.
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Yea my buddy rob's gf gained a crap load of weight from the shot 2. She was around 105 and hit 130 in less than a month, didnt change her eating habbits. It was weird.

[creis]

I dont think the chance of thoes side effects are worth it, it seems like the easy way to a safe night is avioided so offen, why. is it so bad to have to slip one on? I understand that its not the best thing in the word (appose to going raw dowg) but its just so easy, that or the pill (witch also has side effects, although not as bad to my knolage) I just think that if the risk is making her emotionaly unstable (more so then normal) and very unhappy/un-healthy how does that outwaigh the gain?

although its cool to hear that not everyone gets any side effects, just remember that is goes both ways. and there is no way to tell if there are or are not gana be side effects untill its too late.

[Mike]

why is this post titled 18+ ?

[ILuvMyCelica95]

From reading all this it doesnt sound worth it at all. I say go with the pill and a condom.

[Jen]

yep. the pill is probably your best bet.

[celicagurl152003]

personally the shot is not a very good option in my opinion....was on it for 1 year and has allergic reaction was in the hospital off and on for two months (sense once it's in your system it's alittle hard to get it back out) gained weight real bad gained like 50 lbs....not good had rashes and stuff ran fever, I also personally know a friend of the family that was on the shot and had gotten pregnant....never good....anyhow i definatly say use the pill or condom...much much safer

[ILuvMyCelica95]

^ i agree, but i think people should use BOTH.