Calcium

[insane_bassist]

I went to the health center this semester because of middle insomnia and excessive daytime fatigue (falling asleep in like, 3 classes every day despite sleeping 8 hours). They said my blood calcium was high, so I went to an endocrinologist and got my PTH measured, and it was actually low. Which means it isn't hyperparathyroidism, what they

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[fluffydragon]

Seconding the first commentor - I was on Depo for right at about 4 years, and went off it because of the bone density worries. It's different for everyone, but the signal for me was that my hair was actually beginning to thin.. about a year and six months later, my hair is back to normal.

There are a couple of LJ groups on here for IUD's, I'd suggest looking into it. I got a Mirena six months after stopping Depo - there's a few things you should know about one versus the other.

Merina is GREAT for controlling periods. I haven't had a period since starting Depo and since going off of it. It's very very low hormone, and the hormones stay where they're supposed to, as opposed to the depo shot which is injected into your muscle. Mirena can be removed at any time and you can become pregnant within a month or two if you so chose. Mirena, for me, has had no side effects whatsoever, but for the first six months, you need to check it with your fingers every couple weeks to a month to make sure it's still there.

Copper IUD's, the old, traditional ones, have no hormones at all, but the copper/nickel content for some reason can cause heavier periods, but you can leave it in for up to 10 years. It can also cause more cramping, but have less of a chance of falling out, but it's still a very very low chance with either one.

Depo, over time, can still cause weight gain.. I gained close to 20 lbs over the four years I was on it, but with diet and excersize, worked it back off. I don't know if Mirena is keeping me from losing more weight, but so far, it would be the only side effect, if it is one. The first three weeks of having Mirena, I did have some cramping and pain, but it stopped after that and I've been fine ever since.

If you havent' had a kid, you can still get an IUD, and don't let any doctor anywhere tell you otherwise. I haven't had one myself, and while the insertion was really uncomfortable, it's been worth it so far. : )