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depo
I got my first depo shot on Thursday the 11th, I had been sexually active prior to this, but using condoms. My doctor told me I could have sex without condoms starting 24 hours after my injection. Lately i've been feeling kind of like I have cramps, and I just feel weird "down there"
is this because of depo? or something I should get checked?
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Depo did not agree with me. I got severe cramping and rather than stop bleeding, I just didn't stop (I got the shot right after my son was born. Should have stopped bleeding after a few weeks, it was a few months). The doctor told me it was definitely a side effect of the depo. I would probably have adjusted if I continued to get it, but I wasn't going to get a shot (I despise shots) and then feel horrible after when there are other options.
That said, I know several women who get it and love it. So, give it time. You should adjust and feel fine. If it comes time for your next shot and you haven't adjusted, discuss it with the doctor and see if another form of birth control might be better suited to you.
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Cramps are totally normal. Birth control can make you feel "weird" or crampy/moody/etc for a month or two, as your body adjusts. Your body's currently adusting to a large amount of artificial hormones, don't worry about cramps.
If they get really bad, or you experience other side effects that you're supposed to look out for, I'd give your doctor a call. Otherwise just be patient. Your body will adjust.
-LM
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