First Month of DMPA

I hate it. I don’t like the feeling. It’s like I always have UTI. I am so lethargic, I just wanna sleep all day. It’s like I have PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) all month long.. Okay, let’s recap some of the disadvantages of DMPA:

1. Amenorrhea or spotting for a long time
2. No guard against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
3. Decreased bone mineral density (can lead to Osteoperosis)
4. other side effects: headaches, nervousness, mood changes, bloating, hot flashes, decreased interest in sex, breast tenderness, acne, hair loss, and back ache.
5. weight gain

No spotting or menstruation as expected. I don’t have to worry about STDs as boyfriend is clean (I think haha) and that I am monogamous. The worst part is the bone mineral depreciation. I am feeling it. I know you should exercise to keep up from the deteriorating bone mass. But heck, procrastination is always in the way.

I have 3 pimples now. And they’re still there for a month now. My hands and whole body are shaky and I always feel nervous. My crankiness worsened, headaches doubled, tender breasts, but didn’t lose interest with sex. haha! (bleh!)

Unfortunately, the very side effect I am awaiting didnt’ happen. My weight stayed at 80 pounds. I still look like a skeleton-zombie and my shouting and spanking didn’t subside. It worsened, I guess. I dunno if I would still take DMPA on July.

Tagged as: contraception, DMPA, UTI