Posts by aledvin

I have been on depo since I was 16 years old (I'm now 24).  I did take a year break when I was 22, and lost about 15 pounds of the 25 I had gained previously.  Since going back on it, I have RAPIDLY gained weight this time.  I went from 132 lbs in February 2008 to 154 lbs currently!  I'm going to get off of it this month, because something crazy is obviously going on this time.  I eat very well (usually under 1300 calories per day), lots of veggies, lean meats, and almost no snacks.  I don't exercise as much as I'd like, but I am moderately active at work and home.  It just seems impossible to prevent the weight from coming, and I feel like I have no way to stop it.  Even my friends are shocked because they know I am so health conscious but the weight is just piling on.

Any suggestions besides switching? 

I've also experienced a lot of depression (partly due to my weight gain), migraine headaches, and a complete lack of sex drive.  Has anyone tried the Nuva Ring?  Do you feel your symptoms going away?