What would happen if I smoked cigarettes while on Depo?

Thats the birth control shot.

BTW once I got on Depo I stopped smoking. Its just hard because I really want one.

The Best Person to ask would be your DOCTOR ...not us!

Never mess around with Medicine and Smoking....

YOu could have blood clots and then have a STROKE.

There are several nasty side-effects with any hormonal bc. Add smoking to that and you're looking at the possibility of blood clots, which could lead to heart attacks and strokes. Even if you don't smoke, I really would like to share a little bit of what I've learned about bc: It is our body鈥檚 job to regulate hormones. It's a delicate balance and can be thrown off fairly easily. When we are put on hormone based bc, we are just adding strong Hitler-like hormones that force our bodies do as THEY want. Side effects range from a nuisance to causing horrible side effects. The less periods she has the more this is true. Not only is she not ovulating, but she is not preparing the way for a baby anymore either. When she quits taking hormones to have a baby, sometimes she can't ovulate. I met a woman who has been waiting for 3 years to have a period since she quit the pill. No ovulation, no baby. Her body is not used to having them any more. When I was choosing a bc method, I researched them all. Those who use the IUD or coil can have horrible side effects on a woman's fertility and cause a great deal of pain. If perforation, embedding, or pelvic infection can occur, the uterus or tubes may become damaged and lower the chance of pregnancy. In cases of severe damage or infection of the uterus, a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) may be required, resulting in permanent sterility. I've seen this more than once, so it must happen fairly often. What I鈥檝e found after research is the diaphragm and the cervical cap. They are like female condoms, you can't feel or see them and neither can he. You put spermicide on it and this kills any trouble makers trying to get past the barrier. If you follow directions as to how to use it and do so exactly, it's as effective as the pill. Another good thing is that it costs about 35$ and you don鈥檛 have to replace it for a really long time. The doctor will fit you to get the right size and to show you how to put it in and remove it. It's easier than to remember to take a pill everyday when you鈥檙e not going to have sex everyday. You just have to remember it when you鈥檙e going to have sex. If you forget it, of course it doesn鈥檛 work at all. If periods are an issue regarding sex, it won't be anymore. The diaphragm holds the blood over night. It was my favorite bc method. However like the pill, it doesn't protect against std's, or the possibility of getting a disease that will kill you.
Peace
physicians assistant ret.

I've been smoking and been on the Depo for years. Most of the stroke stuff comes into play when your get older. Not that I'm condoning or excusing our behavior or minimizing the importance of stroke. ****, I even have an irregular heartbeat! I'm just saying the chances of it really happening are very slim. They HAVE to put those warnings on the medications.