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I have been getting an injection form of contaceptives for the past year now and ever since i haven't got my periods,is this normal not to get my periods for a whole year. Also ever since i have lost weight and i cant seem to get it back please help because i look like a different person because of this
Violy,
Yes, with the injected form of birth control, it is extremely common to not have a period. I was on the same injection for about 3 years, and I didn't have a period for the entire three years either. Its nothing to worry about. As for your weight loss, that does sound a little unusual considering most women experience weight gain when on hormonal birth control. Everyone is different however, so you probably don't need to worry about it-though if you are really having a hard time gaining it back, you should check with a doctor because it might be due to something other than your birth control.
If you really don't like not having your period, I would recommend talking it over with your doctor or nurse practitioner to see if there might be a better option for you.
Hope this helped!
Lyndsay
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Lyndsay Mercier
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I can answer questions regarding birth control options and their effectiveness, which one might be right for you, where you can get birth control,possible side effects, insurance and pharmacy issues, and any other question you may have!
Experience
I am trained in Sexual Health Peer Education, and have extensive training regarding birth control and STIs. I am also a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of low-cost birth control.
On a more personal note, I got pregnant at the age of 15 so I can tell you which methods do not work. I am also a current user of birth control and have had personal experience with a number of different methods.
Organizations
I am the President of Northern Michigan University's chapter of VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is a student organization focusing on sexual health and education, unplanned pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.
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I have written an article regarding my teen pregnancy story which will be published on www.teenwire.com on June 24th.
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I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. I am trained and certified in Sexual Health Peer Education and am currently teaching a college course focusing on STI prevention.
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