Birth Control Pills/the pill and or shot

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Dear Cheryl,


    In Nov. of 2009 my doctor recommend that i go on the depo shot, seeing it was a low health risk, since I have high blood pressure. Then in Feb 2010 i took my last shot. I decided to end it because I was gaining more weight than usual and then I came to learn it would be harder to conceive in the future or take longer since my periods would come to a complete stop.
    I started spotting again around July but they would come and go. Finally Dec 28th 2010 i got my real first period since the Depo shot, but its lasted 8 days and still going on the 9th.
    Could the Depo shot have messed me up?

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Erica,

This is possible because I have had women tell me that the depo shot caused period problems and other side effects. I'm glad that you have ended having this shot and encourage you to find a non-hormonal method of birth control if you need it. Are you taking for actual birth control or other reasons? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more about this.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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If I am "maxed out" please email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com. 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.

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning. This is mostly one-on-one counseling in private, on internet and phone.

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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.

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