Since I love
the stuff, I have to chime in with my opposite experience. I have been on
Depo for 7 years. I had a bone density scan done at age 46 after having
been on it for 3 years and had the bone density of a 35 year old. I will
have another done this year - I'll let you all know if there's been any
change. Since the no periods, no PMS has made life MUCH more enjoyable,
there's not much that would induce me to trade!
I get mine
from Australia (for $33 each) and just do them myself to avoid running to
the MD's office every three months. Cost and time
effective.
Alison
-----Original Message----- From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Susan
Shook Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 5:20 PM To:
Ridecamp Subject: [RC] Ladies Only -- Depo
You will probably have a difficult time getting a shot of Depo since the
FDA believes there is a connection between bone loss and long-term use of
Depo. Since I had been on Depo for 2+ years, my physician
would not give me another Depo shot until I got a Dexascan to see if I had any
bone loss. Guess what? I did. Don't know if the loss
is directly due to Depo but since I was 40 years old at time of my diagnosis I
believe it probably was the cause.
Personally, I think that Ridecamp is not the best place to seek or give
medical advice for people. The person who suggested Depo as a cure all
does not appear aware of the potential problems that may be associated with
Depo. And the sad news is that they (FDA) does not know if the
bone loss is reversible. Please seek medical advice from medical
professionals.
Susan
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