Long term users of Depo-Provera: Wish to hear your experiences?

I have been taking (and am still taking) depo shots for approx 11 years now. I recently was informed that I have osteoperosis, and a bone density check was what discovered this. Technically, I should stop taking it, I know this. However, I really really really like not having a period. A lot. So I continue to take it.

In all actuality, the doctors are not supposed to allow you to continue taking it for more than two years in a row at any given time. (Guess my doctors don't give a darn.)

I have no adverse side effects that I am aware of, (besides the whole osteoperosis thing) and am currently 30years old.

I cannot speak of the effectiveness of the drug though, as far as its birth control effectiveness, because I am completely abstinent. (I am not joking about REALLY liking not having a rag!!! its the only reason i take it!!!)

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I know a couple of girls who took it for at least 10 years. They have both stopped because of the side effects - bone loss and cancer. They have both switched to bioidentical progesterone.

One girl is using progesterone to tame her fibroids. She tells me that it works better than Depo for the pain.