Does anyone know if this WOE affects the efficiency of birth control? Specifically I am on Depo and have been for 3 shots. I just want to make sure that I'm safe.

I was on Depo for almost 3 years, I don't think this WOE would affect the effectiveness of your Depo. For me personal it was reverse, the Depo made it difficult to lose weight and rather gain rapidly, so just a week ago i changed to an IUD. I wish you the very best on your weight loss journey .

The same thing happened with me ageekott..I find negative side effects with a few BC's Ive tried tho.

I have had no problems with Depo. Talking to my doctor they said the only way it would effect weight loss is possibly triggering carb cravings. Depo is a pure progesterone shot, where as most BC pills are estrogen based which can screw with weight loss.

The new IUD's also release small doses of progesterone into the system. The plain ones are cheaper and I belive last a little longer, but aren't as effective as the hormonal ones.

I have had more spotting on depo since starting this WOE. It usually occures when I am almost due for my next shot. It has also cleared up now tha tI have less excess weight. One possible reason for this is when you lose weight, estrogen is released into your system. Estrogen is stored in fat cells, which is why it can be harder for overweight women to concieve and one reason they have more complications. When you lose weight the estrogen is released where it makes it's way happily around your system for a bit before leaving. Your overall estrogen levels drop the more weight you lose though. This is one reason anorexics and very lean body builders will have period changes or no period.

I talked ot my doctor about concerns the extra estrogen from weight los,s or the natural estrogens in soy, would interact with the Depo. I was told not to worry though as they had no evidence that anything like that would affect the effectiveness of the BC.

I am on Depo, and ever since starting this WOE I have been spotting, a full month now. When I my perscription runs out, I am going to talk with my doctor about other options!!

Lilbug

I gained weight on Depo (25 lbs. in 6 months) spotted constantly and was very moody. I switched to an IUD and have had no problems.

Mine is the non-hormonal variety, called a "Copper T" and is good for 10 years. It has been 4 years now and I am very happy with it, no worries at all.

I started the depo while I was still breastfeeding which I have just quit about a month ago so I have yet to have any spotting or a period for that matter. It did increase my appetite at first but the second shot stopped that. I started at the gym at the same time so maybe I prevented weight gain.

I have been taking Depo for about 3 years. It has not effected me any. I did however have my first and only period a couple of months ago that lasted about 2 weeks and it was time for my next shot. I got worried but it hasnt happened since. My Doc says I am living proof that you can lose weight on Depo. She says she is telling every patient she has about me because they all complained about weight gain on Depo and said they couldnt lose while on it.