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Expert: - 11/14/2006


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I am on the depo shot. I have been on the shot for about 6 months now. At first I was having a period every other month, but now I am bleeding mostly every day for the last 3 months. Is that normal for a person who is on the shot?Also, in December I have decided to not take the shot any longer. I want to start taking a type of birth control pill.Will using a different type of birth control method affect my body? After the shot wears off, how long will it take for my cycle to return back normal?  

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Hello.
I thought that I had received an email from you privately but cannot find it now. Please email me again.
thanks.
Diane Cheryl

Hi Tieonda,
I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you check with your personal physician to find out what is recommended for your situation. However, in my research, I have found out many side effects for each method of birth control. I am happy that you have decided to go off depo. You have made a wise decision. The bleeding worries me and I hope you can have a checkup. In my opinion, the birth control pill has dangerous side effects as well. I would say that your cycle should return to somewhat normal within 3-6 months. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and we can talk more about things.
Thanks.
Diane Cheryl
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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".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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