She did find out that she has Osteoporosis, this a common side effect of the shot.

I had two miscarriages on BCPs and had two kids, but I will note that missing a day can result in pregnancy...daughter #1 is living proof, seriously.

My sister had this same problem. I don't recommend the Depo. I think it can really mess a girl up. I'd rather just use VCF's or condoms. Or just get sterilized.

Depo is definitely one birth control that can have some negative effects. I see what you mean.

YES ITS DEFIINITLY STRONG, a few days after I started it I felt some emotinal issues for a few days but then after that nothing.

Women are supposed to have had regular periods for at least a year BEFORE any hormonal birth control is used. Did she have a child BEFORE the Depo shot? If not, why was she "forced" to get one? The doctor who did it broke the law, if she didn't agree to it. Even at 14, she has rights.

I had Depo, and had some nasty side effects (complete cessation of periods, NO sex drive (I didn't think that was possible for me, but evidentially it is) 45 lb weigh gain etc.) It took me 6 or 9 months to get a period after my last shot......and I got pregnant less than a year later. I also have bones as hard as rocks.

I have had no Osteoporosis, despite being petite and having had children, and being considered "Caucasian." I've had bone scans, because my mother has Osteoporosis, but she smokes like s chimney, and never used any birth control. I am "supposed to" get osteoporosis, but so far, no problems. Most of the studies linking osteo with Depo were flawed and done by people already suing the maker of the drug. I'm not saying it's the best form of BC, I hated it. But, for some people, especially people who refuse to take responsibility for their fertility, it seems to be a good option.

Depo Provera, despite it's side effects is NOT a permanent form of birth control. It prevent ovulation, but nothing in it's make up will last "forever." She may have other health issues, and really needs to see a fertility specialist to find out what the problem is.

She should start with a good OBGYN and see what he or she can do, and then move on to a fertility specialist.

But, nothing in the formulation or working of Depo causes permanent infertility. It doesn't damage the ovaries, it doesn't destroy eggs, and eventually the periods will return. In long term studies, ALL women who were previously fertile had a return of fertility within a year or two after Depo.

HOW LONG has she been off of it? You said, "Since she was 18" but how old is she now? If she has "spoken to doctors" did she not express her fears? I'm a nurse and any decent OBGYN or fertility specialist WILL take a woman's fear of infertility seriously. What did the doctors say to her? What tests have they done? Does she have a diagnosis?

How long has she been off the Depo? Fertility can take up to 2 years to return. Usually, women are fertile after their first period, but some take longer to regain ovulation. But, nothing in the drug has been linked to infertility in good studies, and most women who have taken it HAVE gotten pregnant after the drug wears off. In fact, we see a lot of women who are simply "late" for their shot showing up pregnant.

It seems like she needs to be more proactive on her own behalf on getting answers from her doctors.
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I was on it for about 2 years, and I always strongly advise against it to anybody who mentions they're looking into it.

Its a very controversial form of birth control.

Some like it but most seem to hate it.

I know a few women who used it when/while there in the miltiary. Its helps alot because it only has to be taken every three monthes and completly stops your period. Its extremely hard to be able to make sure you take a pill everyday because you never know what your doing when and were. Its also one more thing you have to bring in with you, witch even a small pack of bc can take up space. Its also nice becuase it helps completly stop your period. Its a pain in the ass to have to bring in tampons with you and worry about changing them. Even noova ring were its not needed every day can easily be forgotten or easily overlooked. for most women in the miltiary who see active combat it is a good form of birthcontrol.

But now with IUDs and all the other forms of birth control Depo is becomeing to a point were its rarely like.

Other then that I canot think of many other uses. Now with nuva ring and all those other products that are not like the traditional pill theres many more options. If I was no not of been in the military I would of not used DEPO, but at the time it was the best choice, and I dont regret it.

So there is some good to it

I currently use it and I've had no issues.

The only issue I've had with depo is the whole depleting of your calcuim thing. It SERIOUSLY made it so I had to drink tons of milk and vitamins to keep my bones from feeling so brittle and old. I like the not-having period part. Since I'm in a long distance relationship, I go months without taking it and my period comes back PISSED off at me.. but it still comes back.

I ended up being really close to having osteoporosis at 18, because they didn't know about the bone depleting til after I had been on it for a while. And my best friend who went off of it the same time I did almost 4 years ago still isn't ovulating because of it.

I'm not saying that nobody should take it, I just won't be telling anybody I think it's a good idea, lol. I'm glad it's working for you so far, just make sure to stay up on the calcium supplements. The Viactive chews aren't all that bad.