I had the Depo-Provera injection quite a few years ago and I still cant get it off my mind. I still cant help but feel a little angry at the staff at Planned Parenthood for pushing that product the way they did.
I went to Planned Parenthood for an annual exam and to discuss birth control methods. They were all very excited about Depo and insisted that I try it. I was a little skeptical because of the listed side effects. One of them was depression. I told the doctor and the nurse that I had experienced depression in the past and they decided that this would not be a problem. The doctor, nurse, and my boyfriend talked me into trying it. So I get the shot that day.
No big deal. Its a shot. In theory its a great idea and for those who can tolerate it. But beware of the side effects. The one big problem with 'trying' this one out for size is that it IS a shot... one that lasts for THREE WHOLE MONTHS... and there is NOTHING you can do about it. I became severely depressed, broke out, gained weight, and had heavier periods with spotting in between. Would I do it again?? N O . Honestly, I have not met one single person out there who has actually tried Depo and liked it. I think I will stick to condoms until they find some form of medicinal/hormonal contraceptive for MEN.
