female only Depo shot

[Michellemo 161]

Has anyone gained weight from the depo shot?

[Kay__S 33]

Has anyone gained weight from the depo shot?

Yes, in my 20s-- some time ago. I went from around 155to 185 in a very short time after the shot.

[KimMarh 99]

YES... 20lbs each shot.... but that was 15 years ago..

[Soontobethinner 9]

I did when I first started it probably about 20lbs...however then I was not eating well or exercising. I have been on it for years and it doesn't seem to affect me anymore...but heck was my weight gain the shot or the cheeseburgers and chicken fried steaks LOL

[Roo101769 742]

I was on the shots for about ten years. During that time my weight did increase, but I cannot say it was from the shots. I didn't eat well, I moved less and less. It all just fell in line together.

[mmhutch 28]

Depo is known for fairly significant weight gain. I gained 20 lbs in 6 mos on it and had not changed eating/exercising to attribute to it. I know lots of women who had this same experience. Further, Depo should not be used for more than a couple years at a time. It decreases your bone density. I became osteopenic in one vertebra after 3 years use. One year after stopping, my bone density did return to normal.

[nursekimberly89 50]

I hate depo. I saw my highest weight ever (253!! I'm so embarrassed to admit this number) thanks to that stupid shot. If I need birth control in the future, I will look into non-hormonal methods such as that copper insert...

[GENNYOSKINNY 78]

I hate depo. I saw my highest weight ever (253!! I'm so embarrassed to admit this number) thanks to that stupid shot. If I need birth control in the future, I will look into non-hormonal methods such as that copper insert...

I was on fepo for years my wls said its a weight gainer so I had to get off of it for vsg so I tryed mirena I didnt loose a pound forvthree months with it. Had it taken out six weeks ago an got back on depo an Iv lost 15 pounds! I love my depo, I love my sleeve I started out 253 currently 160. Everyone is different I put my daughter on depo (cause it worked so well for me) she gained almost 20 pounds...Every body is different..

[Michellemo 161]

Thanks for the info everyone. I have had no problem so far with weight gain I've actually lost 11 pounds since I had the shot 2 months ago.