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 A 2004 study demostrated depo was correlated to bone loss.  That study did not recommend depo for either young women who were still growing or for long term use.  It also recommended that anyone on Depo for more than 2 years have bone density scans, exercise and take calcium.  I am a retired Physician Assistant and my field was Perinatology. 

Jackie

Mary Ann Spencer <maryann.spencer@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Interesting. I am RN.  I have not heard of this as a cause of osteoporosis.  All 'drugs' have some side effects.  Aspiran probably would not be approved today but yet it has life saving side effects for heart attacks.  Many young women are on the Depo and when I was in Mid East, the youngsters were giving each other their depo shots.  Life has side effects too.   Perhaps the osteo was going to happen anyway but for other reasons, ie diet, genetics?????

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From: Alison Farrin

To: Ridecamp

Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:44 PM

Subject: RE: [RC] Ladies Only -- Depo

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

 

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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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