Question 1

have an overactive thyroid but after the depo-provera shot i have gained a lot of weight and can't lose it i want to take diet pills but scared please help?

Accepted Answer

Dep shot only water: You cannot take diet pills with an overactive thyroid gland, people with this problem are thin, are you confusing low thyroid( hypothyroid) with overactive thyroid. If you thyroid is overactive the TSH would be less than 0.5 may be 0.1, check it out
the Depo-Provera shot retains water but does not make you gain more than a 2 lbs.
Diet pills are certainly not the answer.

Question 2

overactive thyroid gained  tremendous weight after depo-provera shot i'm on atenolol 25 mg once daily and methimazole 10 mg 3x daily can i take diet pills?

Accepted Answer

Avoid diet pills: Diet pills usually have some form of stimulants that cause palpitations, nervousness.  An overactive thyroid does the same and the combo could be dangerous to your heart. Get your thyroid fixed first. You probably need to see an endocrinologist. Appetite increases with hyperthyroidism, so you may need to work on this.

Question 3

can any of these supplements help me to ovulate after being off depo-provera provera (last shot 8-2-11)? angelica sinensis, glycyrrhiza uralensis, viburnum opulus, folic acid (125%), apis mellifica, iron (100%), calcium (12%), rehmannia glutinosa, thyroid

Accepted Answer

There : There is no evidence that any of these supplements can stimulate ovulation.  There are no studies that demonstrate that these will help.  Most women who go off Depo-Provera do start ovulating in the next few months.  Try staying in bed for 15 minutes after intercourse with your knees up, and be sure you have optimal nutrition.  If you don't get pregnant in the next several months then consulting a gynecologist would be reasonable.

Question 4

i have a dark ring around my neck and between my breast..do to me being on a depo-provera shot i gained weight..i stoped depo-provera and feel much better..my obgyn doctor told me it was a sign of pre mature diabetes..is this true? and how can i get rid o

Accepted Answer

Yes It's prediabetes: Your OB is astute.  You can get rid of the ring (we call it acanthosis nigricans) by doing three simple things.  Drink 8 glasses of water a day, eat 8 fruits and vegetables a day, and walk 10,000 steps a day. (4 miles) Try tracking with a physician recommended mobile tracker with built in pedometer.

Question 5

why do i have a sore throat and a sore neck and sometimes light & dark discharge ? my last depo-provera shot was in dec 2013 . can i still be spotting ?

Accepted Answer

Depo: The sore throat and sore neck have nothing to do with the depoprovera. You could certainly still be having some irregular bleeding from your shot in december. Despite the bleeding, the depoprovera will still be giving you good contraception. Shouldn't you be due for another shot?

Question 6

if i have a high thyroid will depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect me weight wise?

Accepted Answer

Depoprovera: Depoprovera is a injectable contraceptive medication that last 3 months in your body. It functions by thickening the cervical mucous and changing the endometrium in addition to  suppresing ovulation.Side effect like abnormal bleeding ; wegiht gain are very common. Having hypothyroidsm can alter your weight, especially if uncontrolled. See your obgyn for alternatives or follow up.

Question 7

is it to late for my depo shot if i should've taken it on july 28?

Accepted Answer

No: Although you  are a few days late, there is no reason to wait longer.  Should be no reason not to get your shot.

Question 8

is there a recall on the depo shot?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer: You will want to call your Doctor's office Monday morning to ask what manufacturer produces the depot injection used by the office, then you'll need to go to the manufacturer's website or call the manufacturer's hotline to determine for sure.

Question 9

why would i be bleeding if i am on the depo shot?

Accepted Answer

Irregular bleeding : Irregular bleeding is common when starting DepoProvera. It usually but not always decreased over time and eventually periods cease. For some this never happens and others notice some spotting or bleeding when their next injection is about due. Estrogens are used in contraceptives for cycle control. Progestins like DepoProvera provide contraception but not necessarily cycle control. Hope this help.

Question 10

pregnancy while on depo-provera shot possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: While the Depo-Provera shot is effective birth control, it is not 100% protective.  You should be aware of this and if pregnancy is absolutely not an option, then you should consider added protection with condoms.  I hope that this helps!

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Have an overactive thyroid but after the depo-provera shot i have gained a lot of weight and can't lose it i want to take diet pills but scared please help?

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Overactive thyroid gained tremendous weight after depo-provera shot i'm on atenolol 25 mg once daily and methimazole 10 mg 3x daily can i take diet pills?

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Can any of these supplements help me to ovulate after being off depo-provera provera (last shot 8-2-11)? angelica sinensis, glycyrrhiza uralensis, viburnum opulus, folic acid (125%), apis mellifica, iron (100%), calcium (12%), rehmannia glutinosa, thyroid

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I have a dark ring around my neck and between my breast..do to me being on a depo-provera shot i gained weight..i stoped depo-provera and feel much better..my obgyn doctor told me it was a sign of pre mature diabetes..is this true? and how can i get rid o

A member asked:

Why do i have a sore throat and a sore neck and sometimes light & dark discharge ? my last depo-provera shot was in dec 2013 . can i still be spotting ?

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If i have a high thyroid will depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect me weight wise?

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Is it to late for my depo shot if i should've taken it on july 28?

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Is there a recall on the depo shot?

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Why would i be bleeding if i am on the depo shot?

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