DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2470 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPO-PROVERA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Endometriosis | Slight stomach discomfort and depression | AMAZING! This is the FISRT time I have been pain free from my endo. I didn't think it was possible. Yes, I am dealing with slight side effects but ultimately my freedom of pain overcame the side effects. I've tired pretty much every type of birth control, and I was also on Lupron for a year. Speaking of Lupron, now that is a drug that should be banned! I forgot what it was like to not have pain until I was on Depo. As far as all these side effects people are having..here's a solution: exercise and healthy eating habits alone will help with weight gain AND depression. | F | 19 | 2 years | 11/16/2007 | 5 | do not want kids. im young. | I havent had any crazy problems with the depo. I get moody at least twice a week but who knows with that...im a woman. I know woman who arent on it and they are very very moody even worse than i get. I really think its just a girl thing. Anyways, i would recommend it. I think i just depends on how your body works as to how you react to it. | F | 19 | 8 months 1X day | 10/18/2011 | 5 | can't remember to take pill | Bad skin, occasional bloating, random bleeding, increased appetite, frequent urination. | The only problem I have with Depo is that the side effects make me feel weird (I have never experienced PMS, so that might be it) and I worry that I am preganant. I've taken pregnancy tests and they have always been negative. Other than that, my side effects are extremely minimal and Depo is the GREATEST alternative EVER to the pill! I was horrible at remembering to take it, and I feel very secure with taking a shot every three months. It's great! | F | 19 | 1 years 1X O | 3/24/2010 | 5 | Birth Control | head ache, moodiness, extreme fatigue, back acne. | I got the shot after coming off birth control pills. remembering to take the pill everyday was annoying so the shot is a great alternative. ive only been on the shot for a few weeks but haven't really experienced many extreme side effects. mainly just fatigue and my back broke out pretty bad. (which has NEVER happened to me before). after awhile though, my fatigue decreased as i became more adjusted to the shot and my back eventually cleared up (thank god!) Also noticed some decrease in sex drive. But, overall, the shot is a great alternative to those who have trouble remembering to take their daily birth control pill. | F | 19 | 4 weeks 3X O | 2/13/2011 | 5 | Severe Cramps | Weight Gain of about 10 pounds, loss of period. | Is a god send. I know a lot of people have issues with depo, but for me it is amazing. I've tried every type of birth control, to help with my severe cramps. Depo provera has stopped my period completely, which is amazing. I am no longer confined to a bed every month! | F | 19 | 1 years 1X AN | 11/28/2010 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | I have and had awful mood swings.I went without a period for three years.I have severe back problems but don't know if it's due to depo. | I was on the depo for three years and I never had a period.The worst thing about that was the fact that I have the worst mood swings.I am happy one second sad the next and then I am mad.I cry a good five times a day and twice on a good day.I used to never cry about anything.I have been off the depo for almost a year my periods are regular again.But my cramps are so bad that when it is that time all I can do is lay in bed curled up in a ball and cry.I loved going for three years without a period but I would rather have then to go through the pain I do now. | F | 19 | 3 years | 1/7/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | I haven't had any side affects so far, I've only had one shot. The only thing I think is that my breasts are tender. | I think its great. | F | 19 | 1 months | 7/8/2005 | 5 | contraception | acne, mood swings for first week after shot, weight loss (10 lbs) and gain (30 lbs), thinner hair, low sex drive, no period since a month after getting my first shot, spotting, increased appetite | I started taking depo 3 years ago. I've been VERY happy with it's effectiveness. No need to remember anything and no drug interactions. I believe I have had many side effects however. At first they were good (went down to a size 2/3 at 115 lbs from 125lbs) but slowly got worse (up to 145) . I have a very big appetite and slow metabolism now. I have no sex drive what so ever. I haven't had a period in 3 years but I *barely* spot right before I get a shot (so little I only notice when using the restroom). But I have decided to try the Seasonale pills to see if these | F | 19 | 3 years | 12/17/2004 | 5 | Unsafe sex, no periods | More Appetiete | Not having a period is great. | F | 19 | 1 months | 9/18/2006 | 5 | birth control | only gave a 5 to get to the top- this product has given me depression, severe weight gain, vaginal dryness, low sex drive | I dont recommend this product, ive been taking it for 4years and the results were great at first but it has slowly taken its toll on me. In the begining i didnt gain weight i was happy sex was great but i have slowly realized the toll it has taken on my mind and body. i weighed 125 when i started taking it and i now weigh 155. ive never been this big and i am not getting another shot. I now see that im not alone in this. i just couldnt find out why ive gained so much weight. i havent changed eating habits or activity levels at all and somehow ive put on some major weight. DO NOT TAKE THIS FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL!!!!! You will regret it, i promise. | F | 19 | 4 years | 7/17/2005 | 5 | easier than taking a pill | i could eat and eat and eat, and i would stay a constant 135lbs, but once i missed a couple of weeks after my scheduled shot, i gained 3lbs. Its increased my lubrication.(ive always had a problem). Its all around amazing. (: | F | 19 | 4 years 1 shot. | 4/3/2013 | 5 | birth control | stomach cramping...caused me to have gastritis | its a great way for birth control...i recommend it to anyone i mean its goood....but do make sure you consider ALL sides affects before taking it | F | 19 | 9 months | 3/5/2007 | 4 | prevent pregnancy | A little moody at first but other than that no side effects didnt gain weight no bleeding only bad thing was when i tried to get off my period lasted a month before it was normal | F | 19 | 7 months 30 | 6/27/2012 | 4 | Birth control | after the first dose, when I got my period, i bled everyday for 2 weeks. It wasnt a lot of blood, but enough to interfere w/ intercourse. i MAY have gained some weight, like 2 pounds | F | 19 | 3 months | 8/23/2006 | 4 | fallopian/ovarian cysts | heightened sex drive, emotional, fatigue, breast tenderness | I'm 19, and went on the shot because of cysts on my fallopian tubes and ovaries and because I never could remember to take my pills. I love it, despite the few side effects I've experienced. I didn't experience the decreased sex drive, mine actually increased. I have experienced some mood swings, but they aren't frequent and are not severe. I have noticed Ive been more tired, but even that's gotten better lately. I do have a good bit of breast tenderness though. But, all of my symptoms seem to go away week by week. I personally love the shot. | F | 19 | 2 months 104 mg 1X O | 2/26/2010 | 4 | Prevent pregnancy | I have noticed myself being a lot more tired lately, as well as more emotional. I have also had some spotting, which comes and goes but is never very bad. As well as this I do have occasional headaches although I'm not sure that is completely related. | I admit I didnt read too much about the shot before having it, but fourtuneatly I havent found the side-effects nearly as bad as some people have said. I have always suffered from moodswings and being emotional but at some points I was suprised at myself and how much I would cry at nothing. I also have been very tired lately and found it very difficult getting up in the mornings, even when its not even that early. However, I dont think the side-effects are majorly bad and I think I would recommend its use but definitely be prepared :) | F | 19 | 5 months 1X O | 7/7/2011 | 4 | Birth Control, Cramps | Loss of sex drive, lower back pain, spotting, depression, occasional cramps | Well, I haven't gotten pregnant on it so thats a plus, but the loss of sex drive is putting a strain on my relationship, but over all I love not having a period & the spotting is about the same time I would get my period (lasts about a week) but I am depressed & worry a lot more than I used to. Overall, I would recommend it. | F | 19 | 4 months | 5/30/2007 | 4 | so I won't die bleeding->hemophilia | A lot of acne, minor weight gain (but I'm taking another medication that also says minor weight gain, so I don't know which one it is), cravings for fruits (especially watermelon. I almost ate half a watermelon yesterday) | I didn't think the side-effects were too bad. I was put on the pill because normal birth control pills would make my migraines worse. My only big complain as a college student is that I have been having the worse acne breakouts of my life. I went on my first date with my current boyfriend the day I got the shot and he must think I always have horrible acne. | F | 19 | 2 months | 8/28/2007 | 4 | acne, birth control | cramping if i don't eat, dried skin, mild depression, hair loss, heart burn | Well it isn't too bad now, the second shot was an issue for me though. Two days after i had recieved the shot i start my period and it went on for the rest of the three months, i was light and heavy. I've noticed hair loss but not to an extream ( have long hair so it's not noticable). Food cravings have gone up though. it really surprised me when i found out i can eat and entire box of hamburgar helper by my self and having to eat when the cramps kick in. No period!!!! after what happened on the second shot i worry about getting off of it ( not another three months). I've always had bad acne problem so i've been trying different ways to help it go away this is doing alright but i'll really find out when i quit working at fast food. well sex ummm..... lol seems like everytime i start on birth control i don't have a sex life lol. i did try the pill but i never did like taking pills and would always forget to take it. the dry skin started when i was on the pill then i found out i have exzima (dry skin desease). i've also notice alot of heart burn too. i don't know if it's due to the shot but i never had it before. i've been on the shot for about two years now and i would have to say that i am happy w/ it. it does great for birth control (expecially w/ no sex lol) i would recomend it and i have. but just hope you don't go through what i went on the second shot. | F | 19 | 2 years | 3/30/2005 | 4 | to prevent painful, heavy periods | It was fine at first, didnt really see much of a change but recently I have been extremely bloated and Iv been feeling sick when I eat, also my breasts have gone up 2 cup sizes and I have put a stone on since I started on it. Although it is very helpful because I have a long-term serous boyfriend, I am starting to get a bit fed up of feelig like rubbish. | F | 19 | 1 years | 5/31/2009 |