I don't want to have periods ever again. Over a decade I got used to not having to deal with it and now its rather cumbersome. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Aug 17, 2011 - 31 answers

Please tell me your experiences with the birth control implant. Plus other birth control questions. I know YANMD. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on May 16, 2011 - 12 answers

is depo-provera affecting my ability to lose weight? [more inside]
posted by kerning on May 23, 2007 - 23 answers

After long term use... [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Smith on May 10, 2006 - 6 answers

If someone became pregnant while on the shot, what would happen? This PDF says that the effects are minimal, but also sternly warns one to get off of Depo Provera immediately if pregnant, which leaves me thinking they're leaving something out. What are they afraid will happen? If birth controls change the uterine lining, doesn't that affect the fetus too? What happens to the children of the 3/1000 women who get pregnant on D-P? [more inside]
posted by heatherann on Dec 25, 2004 - 5 answers