Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 A few weeks ago there was discussion about relaxin's increasing laxity, and how birth control pills help. I'm a little confused since the BCP works by simulating pregnancy for 3 out of the 4 weeks, then being off the hormone for 1 week makes the body realize it is not pregnant, allowing for menstruation. Wouldn't the pregnancy-type stage loosen things more? I have a doctor's appt. next week and would like to discuss this with him if you could help me make it sound intelligable. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 HI I had severe worsening of fatigue and back pain with my period (sometimes having to spend the entire week in bed). Then it gre to two weeks, then more than two. I tried a few BCPs but with my memory problems, it didn't work so well. Some I stopped because of side effects. I have had two depo provera shots and the improvement in these hormone related symptoms has been nothing short of amazing. No periods (no joint subluxations fumbling with tampons and such) and no hormonal fluctuations .I do get spotting at the beginning and end of the shot;'s duraiton (3 months), get some pimples which I know are hormone relatred. Its like the beginning and end the levels of the drug haven't completely stabilized things. Before the shot I was going to ER a lot, sometimes 3 tioms a weeks. I kept tipping into things or falling and my right shoulder kept coming out and getting stuck. I think the looser ligaments helped it get stuck. It is still coming out as much but just not getting stuck. I have had 3 ER visits since Aug, rather than 3 a week. If you want to show this to your doc, go ahead. I know a few opther people on the list have had positive experience with the Depo shots. Good luck, Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Watch out for osteoporosis, Joyce. I was reminded recently that Depo Provera simulates early menopause thereby increasing your risk of osteoporosis. -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Yikes!!!!!!! >Watch out for osteoporosis, Joyce. I was reminded recently that Depo >Provera simulates early menopause thereby increasing your risk of osteoporosis. Geez, if it isn't one thing it's another! I had a bone density done last year because of all the steroids I hasd been on for asthma in recent years. Sure hope this doesn't do it to me! Thx for the warning Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 You're welcome. >Thx for the warning -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Barb > ....... I was reminded recently that Depo Provera simulates early > menopause thereby increasing your risk of osteoporosis. I just caught this comment. Do you mind me asking..... Where did you see or hear this??? Do you have any info that I could read on the subject please. I was on the Depo Provera (and I must admit.... it was the best time for my joints and less pain..... but it nearly killed my marriage, due to lack of sexual interest.) I now feel that I may be going into early menopause.(although my mother started at 35 too) Thanks in advance. Hugz Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 Hi Barb- is Depo Medrol included in this? My PA has given me 2 shots of DepoMedrol for joint pain- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 >I just caught this comment. Do you mind me asking..... Where did you see or >hear this??? Do you have any info that I could read on the subject please. This information was given to me by a personal contact. I was told that DP works by causing premature menopause. Menopause is a risk factor for osteporosis. I did some online research on this and came up with two sites that have this information. It appears to be on the low-end of the risk scale, but if you have EDS and aren't getting enough exercise, this is just one more factor you don't need to add to your risks IMO. http://www.helioshealth.com/birth_control/depo_provera/side_effect.html Possible Bone Loss Depo-Provera may cause a slight loss in bone density, although this is not certain. This could increase your risk of bone fractures. To protect your bones from this bone loss, called osteoporosis, get regular exercise and consider taking extra calcium. This effect is temporary and disappears after you stop taking the birth control shot. http://www.obgyn.net/osteo/ate_1099.htm#Question14 Q: Depo-Provera I have been on birth control for the past 1 1\2 years. I want to switch to depo-provera, but I heard it can lead to osteoporosis. Do you have any information on this. Answer from Dr. Burstein: There is some association with bone loss while on Depo-Provera. Especially in very thin women. Would exercise, have adequate calcium and appropriate amount of Vitamin D. D. Burstein, M.D., FACOG OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 > is Depo Medrol included in this? I am not familiar with this one. -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 WOW Thank You Barbara. I found those really interesting and I think I will see my doctor and have a chat with him about a few things. Ta again Hugz Helen Re: Re: relaxin question >I just caught this comment. Do you mind me asking..... Where did you see or >hear this??? Do you have any info that I could read on the subject please. This information was given to me by a personal contact. I was told that DP works by causing premature menopause. Menopause is a risk factor for osteporosis. I did some online research on this and came up with two sites that have this information. It appears to be on the low-end of the risk scale, but if you have EDS and aren't getting enough exercise, this is just one more factor you don't need to add to your risks IMO. http://www.helioshealth.com/birth_control/depo_provera/side_effect.html Possible Bone Loss Depo-Provera may cause a slight loss in bone density, although this is not certain. This could increase your risk of bone fractures. To protect your bones from this bone loss, called osteoporosis, get regular exercise and consider taking extra calcium. This effect is temporary and disappears after you stop taking the birth control shot. http://www.obgyn.net/osteo/ate_1099.htm#Question14 Q: Depo-Provera I have been on birth control for the past 1 1\2 years. I want to switch to depo-provera, but I heard it can lead to osteoporosis. Do you have any information on this. Answer from Dr. Burstein: There is some association with bone loss while on Depo-Provera. Especially in very thin women. Would exercise, have adequate calcium and appropriate amount of Vitamin D. D. Burstein, M.D., FACOG OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor -Barb eGroups Sponsor Get 3 CDs for ONLY $9.99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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