I gave the Depo shot three months. After arguing with the doctor that yes, in fact, I
do feel that I gave it enough time, she agreed to start me on Yaz.
I had to go over everything from the hot flashes/night sweats, severe joint pain, 8 pound weight gain in those three months, the ability to drop 6 lbs in 12 hours with a Diurex, losing a cup size in my breasts and shifting all that to my butt in a weird spot, acne in places I don't want to think about... while on a 1600-1800 calorie/day diet and 60-90 minutes at the gym three to four times per week for the past six weeks. I can't believe I had to argue
I've noticed that there are numerous ladies that have mentioned discontinuing this particular type of birth control and I'm wondering if I should look for or expect anything. The doctor said she wasn't sure. Which made me feel grand, of course. I was on the Pill for 14 years or something before I tried this disaster. I know what to expect with the Pill and I'm almost looking forward to PMS again if my skin clears up and I can actually see some progress at the gym. The frustration and dejection I've been dealing with after working my ass off at the gym and feeling great, only to see a steady increase in clothing size and on the scale was enough to make me re-think my decision. I'm just trying to figure out how long it will take for me to start noticing a decrease in symptoms... or maybe an improvement, I should say. I guess, basically, how long till I feel normal again?
Anyone have any experiences they'd care to share?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts, as always.