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Q: Gaining weight on depo ?

asked by: CarolinaEmmie on January 16th, 2009

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OK how many women had gained weight the 1st 3 months of the depo shot? Ok my friend is 90lbs, she had a baby 6 months ago and she completely lost er appetite. She s going to school and stuff so she doesnt have time for another baby. She wants to get on the depo shot but doesnt know because the last thing she needs is to loose the little bit of weight she has left. (they say some women loose or gain)so we would love for you smart females ( yall know we smart as hell LOL) to help us out with our questions Thank u so very much and god bless

P.S Most women gain weight from it dont they? Especially the skinny ones, right?

Replies(13)

Maddie34

replied on January 16th, 2009

Moderator

If she wants to gain weight and she's completly healthy otherwise, then she'll need to eat a better diet.

http://ehealthforum.com/health/tips-for-ga ining-weight-t141714.html

I have a hard time putting on weight too, here's some foods to stick to that have helped me.

CarolinaEmmie

replied on January 16th, 2009

New User

So she can get on the shot and she wont loose any weight right?

Maddie34

replied on January 17th, 2009

Moderator

Its not a garuntee.

Her appetite may be affected (depo doesn't affect weight directly). But if she pays close attention to her portion size and the food that she puts in then its very possible that she could gain weight if she wanted to.

She just needs to eat the right amount of the right stuff-- unless she's not otherwise healthy. Has she been to a doctor about her extreme weight loss?

CarolinaEmmie

replied on January 17th, 2009

New User

Yes she has but shes not loosing anymore weight she just lost her appetite shes like 92lbs right now so she ok right? I mean she gained a pound in a week so its better than nothing. She doesnt like a lot of foods so she would like for you to give her a list of stuff that have a lot of protein and that can make her gain healthy weight. And how to excersice so she can stimulate her muscle growth too , It'll help her a lot she would greatly appreciate it. Thankx

Ohh. Does the shot have the same hormonal medication as the pill?

Maddie34

replied on January 17th, 2009

Moderator

All pills are different, but the shot does not contain estrogen-- just progesterone.

I already gave a list of helpful foods. I'll get started on some good workouts later this weekend.

Have your friend join ehealth. She can either start a new topic or she can pm me directly. Ok? Smile

CarolinaEmmie

replied on January 17th, 2009

New User

Have you ever been on the shot?

Maddie34

replied on January 17th, 2009

Moderator

Nope. But when I was first looking in to birth control I considered it.

deteragram

replied on January 17th, 2009

Supporter

I was on Depo Provera and put on about six pounds. I've never heard of anyone losing weight on birth control. All the ones I know of have weight gain as a side effect.

Maddie34

replied on January 17th, 2009

Moderator

It might affect your appetite, not your weight directly.

Quote:

Weight changes: One of the effects of the hormone is to increase appetite. About 66% of women gain weight,
20% lose weight, and 10% have no change in their weight. You can avoid this weight gain by eating a low-fat diet and exercising regularly.

Source

CarolinaEmmie

replied on January 18th, 2009

New User

Thankx i apreciate it. So if my friend clara (thats her name) is completely healthy she can get on the depo and will help er out on her weight gaining?

Maddie34

replied on January 18th, 2009

Moderator

Maybe.

Its not a sure thing, I have no idea how the hormone will affect her.

But propper diet and exercise works almost every time.

You're adding a variable (the depo shot) that doesn't need to be there. If she wants to gain weight then she's going to have to eat correctly and exercise.

Has she by chance looked into all the depo side effects?

CarolinaEmmie

replied on January 18th, 2009

New User

Yes she has shes just so desperate cuz shes not use to being that skinny (92lbs) like ever. I keep tellin her to go to a doctor or something but shes just so hard headed

AshleyJoy

replied on January 20th, 2009

New User

I have been on depo for 6 years and never experienced any weight gain from it

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