How to stop weight gain on depo-provera?

Honestly I totally panicked when my scale went up by 5 kgs in just two months on Depo. But when I spoke to my doctor, she reassured me that it is mostly water retention and increased appetite. Once I started tracking my snacks and doing light walks, it got so much better.

Since Depo increases appetite, the key is tracking your daily calorie intake. Try adding more protein and fiber to your diet to stay full longer, and combine it with 3-4 days of strength training a week. It really helps counter the metabolic slowdown.

Please keep a positive mind and accept your body as it goes through these hormonal changes. Just focus on nourishing yourself with fresh fruits and light yoga daily. When we stay calm inside, our body naturally finds its balance.

Before you spend money on expensive gym memberships or fancy diet plans, get your thyroid panel checked first just in case. You can find cheap health packages online for 500-800 rupees. If everything is fine there, just basic home workouts and controlling portion sizes will save you a lot of cash.