Drug Ratings for DEPO-PROVERA

Average Rating: 2.1 (2368 Ratings)

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 5  Birth Control No period, headaches, extremely horny all the time I love it. December will make 5 years I've been using depo. I have headaches often but I have no other problems. I don't have periods at all but I am always horny. Lol F 21 5 years
6/19/2017

 3  To gain weight and stop cramps I have mild cramps as if I'm on my period. Very fatigue and sometimes I get light headed. I have not had my period, basically I skipped a period, because I suppose to menstruate around the 11th or maybe even until the 15th, but still no period just mild cramps. Also, I don't know if break outs are related to me in particular since it's only been to weeks but I experience some on my forehead... last thing I'm particularly a moody person so I wouldn't really say that's an side effect, but if it gets worse I'll post an update 👋🏾 F 21 2 weeks
Not sure
6/18/2017

 1  No periods DO NOT GET THIS!! I've been sick, feel bloated had really bad cramps and unable to sleep. My moods are really bad as well. I have been depressed, irritable and snappy. F 20 6 months
6/16/2017

 1  Prevent pregnancy I lost a lot of hair,had chest pain but has gotten better,but I am having my hands shake and feeling weak.do not recommend to anyone. F 26 6 months
2
6/14/2017

 1  To not have periods Terrible abdominal pain, moody, bone density loss, depression. F 21 5 days
5/22/2017

 5  No pregnancy or periods Hair loss and muscle pain weight goes up n down F 30 9 years
4/25/2017

 2   i've been in depo for only a few days & about 3 hours after getting the shot i started getting a headache and it hasn't went away since, i feel nauseous , sometimes i have no appetite and other times all i do is eat , i've been extremely tired and rarely have energy, i got the shot while on my period and it was still normal. i'm find myself being superrrrrr angry at everything and crying all the time , my anxiety has gotten worse , 4 days after getting the shot, i got flu like symptoms, and these headaches are honestly crazy F 16 7 days
4/20/2017

 1  Tried most other contraceptives Nausea, bloating, headaches, mood swings and a severe lack of a sex drive Feel like it's absolutely ruined my life really, probably had sex once since having the jab. Having to take ibuprofen more often for headaches. Only plus is not having periods F 26 4 months
4/16/2017

 1  birth control bone pains, abdominal pain, anxiety, pain at injection site, nausea wish i looked up side affects before getting it, definitely not getting second shot. F 17 2 months
4/9/2017

 2  Prevention of Pregnancy It was too hard to remember to take the pill, so I opted for something I didn't have to take consistently. I was so excited to get this shot, the first two days or so were okay, except my attitude was very nasty and I found myself very easily angered. I actually got the shot the first day of my period, so once I got off my period there was only minimal spotting. Less than a week, I started feeling short of breath and one day it had gotten so bad I had gone to the ER. They told me I had a blood clot in my lung. Now, I have a history of blood clots and I informed my nurse. She insisted Depo Provera would actually thin my blood, and be less of a risk than the pill. Bullshit. F 20 1 weeks
4/1/2017

 3  Prevent pregnancy I recently got my depo shot on March 3, 2017 .. everything was fine at first soon I started to feel extremely sick at the stomach and nasuea like I had to throw up and getting really hot for no reason ..At first I thought to myself 'maybe it because I had​ a UTI at the time but It even got to the point where I thought I was pregnant and took a test but it came back negative ..Also I been having a lot of new reoccurring pain in my hips and legs and feet especially my feet .. it hurts really bad.. and also I been having breakthrough bleeding and one happened today during having sex ..I was fine before we started then Midway into intercourse there was blood everywhere.. I'm going to ride out my next two months and hope things get better , if not I will not be getting the shot again F 19 1 months
30
3/30/2017

 4  A safety net to fall on I wake up every morning & have hot flashes. My legs hurt randomly. My back hips hurt randomly sometimes too. I could just be laying or sitting down & they start to hurt. I haven't had any periods. Maybe a week or less on being on the drug I had a little bit of spotting but haven't had any again. My right arm where I got the shot injected also hurts randomly. It's the feeling of it being sore from barely getting the shot but the pain comes every so-often. Ive had some mood swings. I don't think I've gained or lost any weight I've stayed the same. It's not all that bad, it keeps me protected bc I have had sex and I'm not as worried or paranoid. Overall it's not horrible, I suggest it for girls my age bc we may tend to forget to take the pill. It's not horrible bc I don't ALWAYS feel these side effects. They're all an every so often thing. I do recommend the shot. F 15 3 months
3/25/2017

 2  Prevent pregnancy First year irregular bleeding clots but that could have been after my son Cramps Headaches at times Dizzyness Ibs symptoms struggling to go but mainly loose when going the loo Dishcharge I've lost weight lack of appetite The only reason I kept taking it was because I've tried other options F 29 2 years
3/20/2017

 1  No more children My god never been so ill, constantly feel like I have flu my spine too and bottom really hurts my breast are really sore. I have no energy to do anything, and my mood swings are really bad, as well as gaining nearly 2 stone weight. This should be taken off the market F 37 3 months
3/20/2017

 1   Nasty nasty stuff. I wouldn't recommend to anyone and I will not be having it again. I had it 2 weeks ago. After a week as it kicked it my mood has been horrific since. I constantly feel angry and I am nasty which is not like me at all. I've shouted loudly at my son a few times then cried. Also my labido is now zero- no wonder it works because I don't even want sex. My relationship is suffering too, I keep arguing with my partner because my mood is so rubbish. Can't wait until this wear off, but I'm thinking my relationship will be over by then. Never again. F 31 3 months
3/10/2017

 5  Birth control None haven't had my periods until today. Maybe watch my weight I have been on it for 20 years but wouldn't let me enter that much! Love it. F 50 10 years
3/9/2017

 1  To stop my periods My periods are worse than ever, have been continuous since Jan 11. Have had sweats, bad skin and most of all horrific moods and depression Do not take this drug it is the worst thing U have ever done, can't wait till it is fully out of my system. F 46 10 days
3/4/2017

 2  A safety net to fall on I was so excited to be on birth control... But i did not know how it would make me feel.... I always feel drained of energy and i feel very weak. My back hurts and my throat is sore. Everything on my body is very tender and im always hot but when i try to make myself cold, it hurts... I know the shot expands one appetite, but i have had no urge to eat abd i get sick to my stomach when i think about food... I feel really sick all the time and i hate it. I just hate how this shot is working and ive only been on it a week! I just wanna cry cause i keep thinking of before the shot when i didnt feel so drained. Any pain reliever does not work and my head is constantly hurting.. The pill would of been much better on my body... Nobody should have to suffer the weakness this form of birth control causes... DO NOT GET THIS!! P.s- I am not having sex my parents just wanted to make sure i wouldn't get pregnant if i do try. I would really like support so please email me if any thoughts come to your mind or you wanna helo me.. Please no hate! Thank you F 14 1 weeks
104
3/3/2017

 3  Prevent unwanted pregnancy. I have had abdominal pains that would make me cry and have been really nauseated after eating something. My bleeding stopped completely for the first month. This is now the second month I have been on it and I've had my period 3 times since then. I'm always weak and never have an appetite. I know I may get ignorant comments about being 16 and having sex, but I have protected sex and my mom thought this would be the best thing in the case of which a problem would occur. Now I regret ever getting this. F 16 2 months
2/26/2017

 1  contraception After I had the shot I felt completely fine, then two weeks later I started bleeding, my blood was brown and then at times it was bright red. The bleeding would stop for a few hours at a time then return, i got no restfrom it anf because i am anemic my health depleated drastically. I was always tired, I could not get enough sleep even though I was taking naps through out the day. My appetite greatly increased,my moods were eratic I was either crying or angry, I felt depressed all the time. And had intense lower back pain, it felt like a truck was on my back. I just didn't feel good I felt out of control of my body, like my body was my worst enemy and doing what I wanted it to do. Then came the acne. All in all this was my first time on the depo shot and it is my last. I would rather get pregnant then feel this way for the rest of my life. Depo has ruined my life, body and relationship. Its a terrible drug that should banned. F 30 1 weeks
2/25/2017

 3  Period and pregnancy With the shot i never had periods , but I always felt so weak and I would gain so much weight . When I decided to stop taking it because my doctor suggested I try something else I started getting feverish flashes, cramps that make me cry , it would make me nauseous where I couldn't eat , it was helping at first but after I couldn't get up in the mornings and I gained 50 pounds I wish I would've never started. Don't mess up your body F 18 3 years
2/18/2017

 1  Prevent pregnancy Cold sweats, depression, mood swings, anxiety, nervousness, vaginal dryness, painful sex, dizziness & lazyness Just stick to the natural way and deal with it. I do NOT recommend this shot. I do not feel like myself while on this I can not wait for it to wear off so I can be happy instead of anxious all the time. F 22 6 months
2/16/2017

 5  Excessive bleeding with period Lot of sweating even outside F 54 2 years
2/15/2017

 1   The night I got the shot, immediately I fell very ill. I didnt get much better after 3 weeks. Your body feels weak, you basically get prolonged cold symptoms/flu symptoms. A sickness that won't go away. And your body continues to throb. My body hates this poison. Not fun. F 24 3 months
2/9/2017

 1  Prevent pregnancy Horrible headaches, extreme dizziness to the point where I would fall into walls while walking, dark brown/red discharge constantly, extreme depression, low sex drive This is horrible! I highly suggest you find a different contraceptive because this will thoroughly mess you up. I've only had one shot and I've had problems from the moment I got it, I can't wait for everything to go back to normal, if it ever will! F 23 3 months
1 shot
2/8/2017

 1  Stop heavy periods One week after my first injection my headaches are unvearable , neck pain and my right eye hurts all the time. Mood swings are terrible! I will NEVER get another shot EVER! And wish I had come across this site 2 months ago! F 43 2 months
2/4/2017

 2  Prevent pregnancy Ive experienced lots of weight loss since ive been taking the depo over the past two years. In the past of my younger years Ive maintained my weight n picked up a few pounds. Im not liking the results this time so im going to let it go. F 32 2 years
1/30/2017

 1  Birth control/lighten period Horrible migraines, bloody/Brown discharge, fever , chills , pains in back & lower abdomen. Do not recommend it is a bad form of Birth control. I have learned not to mess with gods plans , use a condom . Don't fuck with your body. F 18 3 months
150
1/28/2017

 3  To prevent pregnancy During GBP Was taking it for 20 years ( they didn't have that many years on the survey ) and was told the was a slight chance that I will get my periods back. Well after a year off the shot I'm cramping and spotting. Anyone else have this issue? I haven't had a period in 20 years and I don't even remember what to do!!!! F 37 10 years
150mcg
1/27/2017

 1  Was encouraged to by Dr for the sta Migraine headaches ,violent mood swings, bled for an entire year , low iron,weight loss ,to the point of looking anorexic,fatigued, numbness in my pinky finger on one hand and complete numbness of my other, lazyness -not my nature. Severe depression ,very suicidal I bled for an entire year. I was treated as if I was crazy for wanting to be seen to find out why but they wouldn’t see me untill I stopped bleeding . I just wanted to know that I wasn’t dying or that something wasn’t seriously wrong with me. I called a lot of different drs and was told that the depo shot had no such side effects that I should see a shrink and go to anger mansgement. Im not an angry person.this was 23 years ago and im still suffering from many of the side effects like headaches, depression , fatigued,and pain in my neck. This is how a woman is treated in our day and age and have been for centuries. The glass breast implant,men thought that was a great idea untill the glass broke and she died F 47 6 months
Injection
12/12/2016

 1  To prevent pregnancy Horrible migraine almost everyday no appetite, depressed all the time . I wake up feeling weak loss weight really bad also acne breakouts on my face no sex drive by being on depo provera is the worst thing in life . I would never take the injection again. It's so bad that I cry everyday the worst side affects ever. F 32 6 months
12/8/2016

 3  Contraceptive Depression, weakness, tiredness, low sex drive, headaches feel like migraines, nausea, high appetite. The first time I took depo provera I didn't have any of these symptoms. I got the shot about a week ago, and I've been feeling shitty for two days now. My emotions are all over the place. I wake up feeling weak with a headache. It gets the job done, however the side effects are the worst. Switching my method after this is done. F 20 10 days
12/7/2016

 1  Pregnancy prevention Depression, mood swings, irritable, no period, no sex drive, nausea, headaches, breast tenderness Absolutely hate it. F 23 3 months
12/6/2016

 1  birth control Bloating, stomach pain, intermittent bleeding, migraines, increased hunger, ridiculous amount of weight gain. Over 4 stone in 2 months. Tiredness. I will admit it works as a contraceptive but only because I became so fat so quickly no one wanted to have sex with me. Also my libido plummeted through the floor and has remained that way. Actually think it is cruel to put women on this drug. I basically lost the whole of my 20's to it because I was so depressed about the weight gain and loss of libido. F 32 4 months
12/5/2016

 1  Birth Control Dizzy spells Painful intercourse Swollen glands Extreme mood changes I did further research on Depo. It's considered a black market drug. It has not "officially" been approved by the FDA. It slipped thru. Tests on animals confirmed this drug causes cancer. This drug is a killer. Do not take it! F 37 3 months
12/1/2016

 5  Prevent pregnancy On the 3 month shot: Migraine like head will explode.back & tummy aches, dry during sex, light bleeding non stop, slept a lot, depressed,cry a lot, short bad temper shouting at kids, Off the shot: no bleeding for 3 months straight, Migraines, back & tummy aches, pregnancy symptoms, hypersensitive tip of nipples(just before i got AF on the 4th month),bloated,gas, constipated, eating non stop, gained fat around belly area which i never had tummy rolls before, dizziness, can sleep 12 hours straight, depression lifting slowly, 2kids.Never took any form of contraception until i hit age 34.combination pills i could not bare so i tried depo Fam & it worked like a charm for 1 shot dose 3months lasted me 6months worry free very active sexlife.thinking about having another shot now that Aunt Flow is back on 7th month.loved the no bleeding side effect! Baby dust to those wanting BFP 💝 F 35 1 times
11/12/2016

 1  prevention I hve been on depo since Sept I got very very sick after taking this injection 💉. Had extreme headaches that caused papilladima and 6th nerve palsy. My Drs say its unlikely depo would cause this but I know I deteriorated straigt after taking this killer drug and they did mri scans and all sorts of tests but cannot find the cause.hospitalised for almost a month. I still experience a slight headach my skin went two colours. I regret the day I injected this because I'm still recovering from double vision. DO NOT USE THIS. I WISH THE NURSES WPULD ADVISE US BETTER I almost went blind because of this I would not advise anyone to use it. F 25 2 months
11/7/2016

 1  Birth control Depression, episodes of vertigo I got ONE shot of Depo Provera, the only side effect they warned me about was possible weight gain. I was an emotional wreck for months. Even scarier, I started having episodes of vertigo about twice a week, where the world would suddenly start spinning for a few seconds. Never knew when it would hit - I even had a few episodes while driving. After three months, when it's supposed to have "worn off" the episodes started tapering off, but they still occurred occasionally for the next three years. Haven't had any problems now for about 1.5 years, so hopefully it's behind me. Would not recommend to anyone. F 26 1 days
1 shot
11/4/2016

 1  To treat pmdd/stop menstruation I have issues with depression and anxiety, but since taking depo provera these symptoms have worsened unimaginably! Not just experiencing anxiety anymore, now I have full blown panic attacks where my chest is caving in and hard to breathe. Depression has went from episodal mild/moderate to constant severe to the point of nearly constant suicidal ideations. I am fatigued often, usually daily and that has never been a characteristic of mine. Irratable and angry mood swings accompany my constant depression. Used to sleep sound and regular, I wake all through the night, usually dripping in sweat! Never had nights sweats before, or the daily hot flashes. Prolonged bleeding. Horrible... F 39 1 days
10/11/2016

 1  Prevent pregnancy Nausea, vomiting, sore breasts, sleepless nights, horrible cramping, heavy bleeding, no appetite, mood swings Depo has ruined my life. I was on it for 6 years and this is my 3rd month off of it. I cannot even begin to explain how horrible these withdrawal symptoms are. I've never had health problems and when I go to the doctor I'm told there's nothing they can do and no such thing as withdrawal symptoms which is not right. I'm honestly so fed up. I can't sleep I can't eat, I am vomiting and getting nauseous every single day. I have major cramps and mood swings. Diarrhea, body pains. It is all so horrible. Please, help. I'm so beyond done. F 21 6 years
10/6/2016

 1  Prevent pregnancy, try a new BC Severe headaches Severe neck pain Vision issues Constantly hungry, weight gain I have never had any health issues or headaches in my life! I've only had one shot so far (2 months ago) and will ABSOLUTELY not get another!!! I wish I had done more research before choosing this terrible birth control. My headaches started a few weeks after getting the shot, and have continued everyday since. Sometimes I can't concentrate while driving or at work. I DO NOT recommend anyone trying this drug. DO YOUR RESEARCH. F 29 2 months
9/30/2016

 1  Prevent pregnancy No sex drive, vaginal dryness, sex is painful, massive weight gain,sore breasts, emotional, mood swings, never know when my period is coming, since I got on it my period has been like a blackish reddish goop. Sorry if that's tmi Definitely keeps you from getting pregnant but the side effects are not worth it. 18 now so I am finally getting off of it. If my parents only knew what its done to my body. Who knows if I can ever have kids. Do not take this. Get on something different 5 years
9/29/2016

 1  Pregnancy prevention HeadacheS, depression, anger, extremely tired, have been bleeding for 2 which just keeps getting worse instead of lighter. Severe sharp pains in stomach and back 21 1 weeks
9/29/2016

 1  So me and my Fiance could enjoy sex HORRIBLE DISCHARGE,EXCESSIVE ANGER, MOOD SWINGS,ANXIETY. DO NOT TAKE DEPO. IT'S A REASON GOD MADE OUR BODIES THE WAY HE DID BECAUSE ANYHING ELSE WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE! F 21 1 times
30MG
9/27/2016

 1  Pregnancy prevention Depression, anxiety, on/off brown discharge, hormonal, no sex drive, vaginal dryness. This was my second time on the depo (first time was a positive experience but I was a lot younger). This time I can only describe my experience as horrific. I became irrational, depressed, hated sex and the thought of it. Went to my doctor and explained my symptoms and she believed it was the depo creating these problems and 2 months off it I feel as if I'm getting back to my normal self. F 27 6 months
9/24/2016

 1  Birth control Fever, chills, body aches, headaches, breast pain, spotting Poison needle! I would wish the three months of side effects on anyone, my doctor told me it was like the pill! What a lie! F 30 3 months
9/22/2016

 1  Birth Control Beyond terrible, an intense amount of pain, constant headaches and mood swings are awful. This is ruining my life. Bled for 3 weeks straight with lots of abdominal pain. No one should take it F 19 2 months
9/16/2016

 1  birth control Anxiety, headache,themors,shakey, nausea, weak,tiredness This shot had ruined my life until it wears off... I regret getting it. Its poison F 30 2 weeks
9/3/2016

 2  Prevent pregnancy Severe nausea and tiredness. It's awful. And I'm hungry all the time but when I eat I get sick. Never had side effects on any other birth control. F 30 2 months
9/1/2016

 5  Prevent pregnancy I do not have a period, tiredness, and joints ache at times... I would recommend this birth control because the side effects don't last long and any medication we take have them... Everyone bodies reacts different to each type of birth control and medicine.. You don't want kids I suggest you try it!!! F 33 1 months
8/27/2016

 1  Birth control method Hot flashes,cold chills, headaches, anxiety, panic attacks, and nervousness. I do not recommend this to anyone because of the side effects that I've had taking this. I've had only one shot and I am due for my next shot but I am not going to get the next dose. It has caused me to have severe anxiety and I've had a total of 7 panic attacks in 2 months and 4 weeks time. F 27 1 times
8/25/2016

 1  To prevent pregnancy No period at all for two months. I'm waiting for this third month to end. Nausea, cramps, joint pain, migraines, suicidal, lost, I feel almost cold in nature, it ruined my life. Angry, sad, off, weird discharge, crazy hormones, crazy feelings, an "off" feeling hit me. I hate it. Ruined my whole life since I got it. Been screaming for the side effects to end. They should in September. It's already ruined everything I have. F 17 1 months
1
8/11/2016

 1  To prevent pregnancy No period at all for two months. I'm waiting for this third month to end. Nausea, cramps, joint pain, migraines, suicidal, lost, I feel almost cold in nature, it ruined my life. Angry, sad, off, weird discharge, crazy hormones, crazy feelings, an "off" feeling hit me. I hate it. Ruined my whole life since I got it. Been screaming for the side effects to end. They should in September. It's already ruined everything I have. F 17 1 months
1
8/11/2016

 4  prevent pregnancy for 1 year Prolong heavy bleeding,nausea, cramping After having my son in January of 2014, I got on the shot the last week of April, 2014. Beginning in May of that year, I had the longest and heaviest period ever. It was nonstop from May 2014 until I quit in May of 2015. A month later, my period went back to normal. But now since April of this year, my period has been fluctuating like crazy. The days between periods are getting longer and it's like a guessing game. Although I don't mind that they seem lighter now days, I worry it's messing with my fertility because I would like to have another child one day. F 25 1 years
7/31/2016

 4  Stop pregnancy F 17 1 years
30 mg
7/22/2016

 1  Birth control Cramping, spotting for 2 months, headaches, and weight gain Easy birth control and very effective F 24 2 days
7/18/2016

 5  Birth control None. Never experienced any. I have received a Depo shot every 3 months for 23 years without any problems. Have used Depo for birth control for 23 years. The two times I stopped taking Depo I went back to my same old cycle after 3 months of discontinued use. Never had a problem, but didn't have any to begin with. My daughter and neice are all on Depo and no problems. I literally have no problems when I'm taking Depo, it's the times I don't is when I have problems. F 50 10 years
6/8/2016

 1  Pregnancy prevention Extreme mood swings, depression, anxiety and claustrophobia, heart palpitations, low potassium(never had this issue prior to depo), no sex drive, painful intercourse, lethargy, and fatigue Worst experience of my life. Depo has changed me into a hateful psychotic bitch. I'm not myself. I used to be happy!! I can't stand to be around my fiancé and his touch literally repulses me which was absolutely not the case up until receiving this shot. I don't want to be around people because my patience is gone. I'm always anxious and I cry almost everyday for no reason. I've begun having panic attacks and heart palpitations randomly. This stuff is poison and I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. F 28 6 weeks
5/30/2016

 5  Stop having a baby None been on it for 16 years and feel brill Saved a fortune on tampons no weight gain only a little due to eating and drinking more as I enjoy my food these days having a lovely person to live with the last 16 years! Hence the Depo F 44 10 years
16
5/29/2016

 1  Birth Control No period since starting. No noticeable side effects for first 2-3 years then began getting increasingly unwell with extreme fatigue. I would not recommend to be on this birth control for more than 2-3 years. Very appealing not having a period but i believe looking back over the four years i was on Depo i started having unusual health problems starting with abnormal pap smear, neck pain/stiffness and tingling/numbness in hand. then when i reached the 3 yr mark i began having hearth palpitations, dizziness and a constant gurgling/rumbling in my stomach. This then developed into food intolerances and IBS. I also suffered from reflux, indigestion and felt sick every time i ate resulting in a 12kg weight loss over about 8 months. Numerous testing and Doctors couldn't find anything wrong and didn't suggest i should go off the Depo. even after i questioned if I've been on it too long. I decide myself to stop my last injection due 4 weeks ago and am now starting to feel like myself again. I DO NOT RECOMMENED FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TO TAKE THIS DRUG AT ALL OR NO LONGER THAN THE RECOMMENDED 2 YEARS. I had never suffered any of these side effects before DEPO !!! F 41 4 years
1X AN
5/26/2016

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