Warning fellas! This is some woman stuff.
I've been trying to figure out some sort of BC to be on for my upcoming marriage. After a lengthy discussion with my gynecologist, I decided on Depo. I knew of the major complications (weight gain and spotting/breakthrough bleeding).
I read through other threads here about BC and it seems that some of y'all have had great experiences on Depo. I, unfortunately, am one of the many to have spotting that led to the less common breakthrough bleeding. The difference, it seems, is that spotting is barely any color that doesn't leak outside the "area" whereas breakthrough bleeding is basically a light to medium period. So, for the last two months, I've essentially had a steady period. I want to kill someone.
I saw the gynecologist last week and told him that, in my reading, I've come to understand that the extra progesterone without any extra estrogen to even it out makes it difficult for the uterus to keep itself from bleeding (but then again, the lack of estrogen is what makes Depo a great choice if you want to reduce your risk of cancer).
So, I asked if the pill (Ortho-Tricyclen Lo) would do anything to straighten me out. He said that it would likely put me back on track but I will have trouble getting pregnant for a while because of the Depo, which is not so much an issue right now. But, I can't start the pill until my next Depo shot would have been.
I have a little while yet to go before I would start the pill. Does ANYone have any experience in this area - going from Depo to Ortho-T (or other pill) to stop breakthrough bleeding?
By the way, I read a number of studies that said the risk of bleeding was greatly decreased in overweight women. Well, I guess that doesn't include me!! LOL!
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