I took two doses of the depo shot, the first on 6-3-98 and the second and
last on 8-27-98, it has been 10 months and I still have not had a period and
don't even want to mention the weight gain his drug caused.  I would NOT
recommend it unless moms are FULLY informed!

Cindy

Cindy Curtis,RN,IBCLC
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Subject: Long term effects of depo


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> I don't have any more information than what is in Hale but there is little
> information available on the LT effects of Depo as of now. I do recall in
the
> early 1970's when my husband was in the Army medical corps, research was
> being conducted on the use and effects of Depo at the base we were at.
>  I was asked if I'd like to participate. When I asked about the side
effects,
> I was told "we don't really know yet but it may disturb your menstrual
cycle
> for years." Since we did want to have more children in a few years, I
> declined. The published side effects that we ARE aware of are enough to
make
> me not take it, breastfeeding or not. It's a decision that is very
personal.
> Mary Kay Smith, CLE, IBCLC
> Romeoville, IL
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