Does taking Depo Provera have any long-term side effects?
Q: My family planning clinic doctor told me recently that Depo is not a long-term contraceptive and that I have to come off it (I am a normal weight and a non-smoker). I was also told that it has severe side effects, such as bone thinning and high cholesterol. The literature I was given does not confirm this. Which information is correct? welovemarmite A: Long-term lack of periods associated with Depo use is thought to increase the risk of bone thinning and osteoporosis – especially in smokers – although this is not yet proven. Some clinics measure oestrogen levels after a woman has used depot progestogen for five years and offer added oestrogen replacement if levels are low. Research is currently looking into this. Will taking Dianette cause fertility problems? Q: I was put on Dianette three years ago having asked to go on the Pill for contraceptive purposes. The doctor pointed out that I was suffering from more spots than normal and prescribed Dianette. I heard that Dianette is a str
