You are here:
- Home
- Teens
- Health for Teens
- Birth Control
- No period shot
Birth Control/No period shot
Advertisement
Question
I am currently taking birth control in a pill form, and was considering switching to getting a shot instead. Is it true that with the shot you no longer have periods? And is the shot as effective as the pill? And do you have any idea how much the shot costs compared to pills (mine run about $21 a month). Thanks for your help.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your question. I don't recommend birth control pills or the shot. Are you talking about depoprovera? I don't believe that any hormonal method is healthy for a woman's body. There are side effects and risks (short-term and long-term).
No, I don't know the cost of the shot. I can send you some information about the risks and side effects of various birth control methods if you like. Just email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
Related Articles
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.