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Emma Clare
Joined: 24 May 2003
Location: Anseong, sung, song.
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 Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 8:19 pm Post subject: Contraceptive injection. |
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Could anyone recommend a doctor or family planning practioner who would be able to give me the 'Depo Provera' (Progesteron only) contraceptive injection? I know it's available in the ROK, but I'd like to go somewhere reputable. Needles are pretty painful after all.
Oh yes, I live in the Seoul area.
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katydid
Joined: 02 Feb 2003
Location: Here kitty kitty kitty...
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Have you tried the Foreigner Clinic in Itaewon, maybe? I have their number somewhere and will try to dig it up for you.
Of course if someone else beats me to the punch, it's all the better for you to have the info sooner. |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Last year when I asked about it, I was told that it wasn 't available and that my best option was to travel to Thailand to get it. Tempting... 
More info on availablity in Seoul please
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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This isn't actually an answer to your question but I just want you to be aware, if you're not already, that the Depo Provera shot is linked to serious weight gain. I've never had it myself, but there's tons of info out there about it.
Might be something to consider in this culture where anyone carrying a few extra pounds is labeled a pig. |
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katydid
Joined: 02 Feb 2003
Location: Here kitty kitty kitty...
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| Corporal wrote: |
This isn't actually an answer to your question but I just want you to be aware, if you're not already, that the Depo Provera shot is linked to serious weight gain. I've never had it myself, but there's tons of info out there about it.
Might be something to consider in this culture where anyone carrying a few extra pounds is labeled a pig. |
VERY interesting and a good point! The same can be said for any kind of birth control, how your body might react to it. Some people are even allergic to latex! My honest opinion, since I hate shots, is for you to find a pill that works for well for you, and obviously, I am not talking about Tylenol! Buyer beware, though, you could wind up with serious bloating, acne, crazy-ass mood swings, or something else, depending on how your body takes it. Kind of might defeat the purpose of going ON birth control in the first place!
My question about Depro-Provera: If you have to take it only 3 or 4 times a year, does it also stop your period for that long too? I'd be wary of something like that, just my humble opinion.
Seoul International Clinic, even though what Peppermint says, give it a shot (ha!) 790-0857, right nearby Itaewon station. |
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Emma Clare
Joined: 24 May 2003
Location: Anseong, sung, song.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 1:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks! I had the shot in July (before I left for Korea) and the only side effect I've had is my b**bs getting bigger, which is fine by me!
No weight gain at all. I'm still slender. Hoorah! Although I have become a little more emotional than I was, but nothing horrendous. I've only had the kind of side effects described with a pill called 'Microgynon' some years back. I'm not meant to take the pill (oestrogens!) so I'm sticking with the shot.
As for periods. Nothing yet. No, I'm not pregnant or anything. It just makes them a little all over the place according to my doctor back home. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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It might still be early to tell though. These things do affect a lot of processes in our bodies. Not trying to depress you or anything though! If you are one of the lucky ones who have few or no side effects, that's great. It's just that I've heard a lot of negative stuff about this shot, so I was concerned for your sake.
take care |
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Gord
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:31 am Post subject: |
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| Emma Clare wrote: |
Thanks! I had the shot in July (before I left for Korea) and the only side effect I've had is my b**bs getting bigger, which is fine by me!
No weight gain at all. I'm still slender. Hoorah! |
Pics? |
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The Great Wall of Whiner
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
Location: Middle Land
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| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:56 am Post subject: |
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| Gord wrote: |
| Emma Clare wrote: |
Thanks! I had the shot in July (before I left for Korea) and the only side effect I've had is my b**bs getting bigger, which is fine by me!
No weight gain at all. I'm still slender. Hoorah! |
Pics? |
Trust you to be the first guy to post on this thread looking for pics of Emma's bigger boobs and slenderness. |
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Gord
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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