Bodybuilding and Contraceptives

[Buffycat3]

Hello all,

I recently went on the Depo shot for my choice of contraceptive.
One of the side effects is wieght gain. I am obvioulsy concerned about my wieght and do NOT want to gain fat.
Does anyone else use Depo as a contraceptive, and have you noticed any gain?
If I stick with my original diet and exercise will the contraceptive not be a problem to me? or interfere with my bodybuilding?

Buffycat

[little lats]

My wife was on it about 6 years ago. She hated it.. She gained a ton. And it just didn't shed off when she stopped taking it. So did most people that told her to try it. Plus after she went off it she had a hard time getting a normal cycle.. I would not recommend it. But you could be different...

[bufchk]

I am on ortho-try-cycline and I only had some water gain but actually it did wonders for my cravings and keeping my appitite in check not to mention the monster that comes out once a month. I haven't stuck to my diet this long since I competed 4yrs ago!! My suggestion. Try something else.

Oxygen Mag for Dec of 2002:

The New England Journal of Medicine shows that contrary to popular belief, the pill does not cause weight gain. With older, high-dose pills, a woman may have experience some breast swelling and bloating, but the pill does not actually make women gain weight. Hope this helps