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Chelsea89 · 02-12-2007, 09:46 PM

I have really bad cramping and PMS with my menstrual cycle. My doctor wants to put me on birth control to stop my periods. Depo Provera. Is it really worth it? Is it safe and will there be any side effects? I have never been on birth control so it is a little scary trying to decide what to do. Would any of the other kinds help with my cramping and be a little less strong? Hmmm...

02-12-2007, 09:46 PM	#1
Chelsea89 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 11	Is taking birth control just to stop your menstrual cycle safe? I have really bad cramping and PMS with my menstrual cycle. My doctor wants to put me on birth control to stop my periods. Depo Provera. Is it really worth it? Is it safe and will there be any side effects? I have never been on birth control so it is a little scary trying to decide what to do. Would any of the other kinds help with my cramping and be a little less strong? Hmmm...