Can Depo-Provera Destroy Your Sex Life?: Dr. John Lee, a medical doctor and author of two best-selling books on female hormones, believes that Depo-Provera has adverse affects on the sexuality of nearly every woman. "It's given to sex offenders as a chemical castration to kill their sex appetite," Lee said. He sees that as a hint about what it does to women. "Depo-Provera is the worst possible way to provide birth control. It's a long-term continuous release form of Provera. It lasts three months. There's a terrible incidence of side effects and it should not be used."
Teen pregnancy and Depo-Provera, A critical Look: Time to Take a Critical Look at Depo-Provera; by Sara Littlecrow-Russell: My first experience with Depo-Provera was as a young welfare mother. I had just finished my first post-partum check-up after having had my second child. The doctor pronounced me in great health and then pulled out a syringe and a vial.I am just going to give you a shot so that you won't have to worry about getting pregnant again. Visit her page for more information.
How to get Depo-Provera off the Market: If you report your complaint through the FDA, or Upjohn or the states attorney general via email - you MUST also follow up by sending a hard copy via snail mail (regular mail) so that you can have PROOF of delivery.
Crystal's Birth Control Information site: A site dedicated to Birth Control options and the information to go along with it. Learn more before making your choice.
Depo-Provera Legal Help: Unfortunately, many users of depo provera have reported serious side effects. Those people who have suffered side effects may be entitled to compensation. We represent people who have suffered eye problems and vision complications as a result of depo provera.
Report Depo-Provera to The FDA: The FDA doesn't know what is happening to you unless you tell them. Do you want UpJohn to keep saying it is okay to the FDA or should we stand up and tell them the real truth?! I think it is time we stand up and together!!
Depo-Provera Articles
Chemical Castration by Depo-Provera Articles:"It's our view that forcible castration as a form of punishment is unacceptable in a civilized society and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment"
Depo-Provera and Women's Health article from the Vancouver Sun February 1993:On October 29, 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- under intense pressure from drug lobbyists -- gave up its two-decade-long battle to protect American women from the side effects of Depo-Provera, an injectable steroid drug that prevents pregancy for three months.
Depo-Provera Campaign :Even though Depo Provera was licensed as a contraceptive in Australia only in 1994, it was previously used extensively as an "off label" prescription, mainly targeted at Aboriginal and migrant women, but also at young or disabled women.
The Lie:
The Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of Depo
Provera, an injectable contraceptive drug.
Fertilinet.com:Are your trying to conceive?
Did you know that in order to conceive, you must have intercourse during your fertile time. You are most fertile a few days prior to ovulation and up to 24 hours after ovulation. Although Sperm can live up to six days in fertile quality cervical fluid aka cervical mucus, it typically only lives about three days. Learn more at our site.
Depo Discussions Forum: This Board is for people to share their personal life experiences during or after exposure to Depo-Provera.
Women's Hormonal HealingThis massage board is an open forum for sharing and learning about bringing our hormones and our lives into balance--mind, body, and spirit. Great for poat depo users.
Life After Depo Discussion Board:A place to share experiences with others along with helping other women to understand that they are not alone in this struggle. Find professional and loving help in your recovery. Herbal and natural healing.
