A 23-year-old female asked:
ive been on the depo-provera shot a year. ive had mood swings and weight gain.is there a diff. birth control i can take that has less weight gain side effects?
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Dr. Peter Baumann answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Avoid depot: Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depot Provera) stimulates the appetite center in the brain and via this mechanism can lead to weight gain in excess of 30 - 60 lbs. Birth control methods that contain ethinyl estradiol and a progestin, like birth control pills or the nuvaring, or intrauterine devices have a much better body weight profile.
Answered on Feb 15, 2015
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Dr. Andrew Blazar answered
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It depends: On you. If the Depo-Provera worked well other than the weight gain, you will likely do well with a medicated iud or an under the skin implant.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depo-provera: Depo-provera is progesterone (long acting) and can cause increased fluid to accumulate in your body, which raises one's weight. It does not cause inc ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paula Hillard answered
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Pick another bc: Weight gain with the Depo-Provera shot is not rare, but rarely this much. I'd suggest you consider another bc option--such as an iud (very effective, ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered
30 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Consider an IUD: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can result in weight gain because the Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) stimulates the appetite - if you eat more ... Read More
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