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 |
| 1 | birth control | i have had a sever migrain that pain releif barely works and has been on going since the shot kicked in. Ive had horrible mood swings. My hair is getting really thin. Ive broke out really bad on my face and ive got sore itchy bumps that are around my hair line, and my breast are really tender. | I know all this stuff is from the shot cuz i didnt have any of this before hand and im having the same reaction my aunt had when she took it. I will never get another dose of this and id rather just use condoms (even tho they arent to comfortable) than keep going through these side effects!!! | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 9/16/2009 | 1 | endometriosis/form of birth contro | everything. | I started taking depo as a form of birth control because it was easy, and because i was diagnosised with endometriosis. I was in the worst pain of my life before I took depo. When I got my first shot I felt like a whole differnt person. The pain was gone, no period, it was great. But then after the next couple of shots I, my parents and my fiance all started noticing a change. I had sever headaches, joint pain, a feeling of nervousness all the time, a GREAT loss of sex drive and wanting to do anything AT ALL. I was plain out depressed. I felt like a robot. I stopped hanging out with family and friends, I was uninterested in doing anything but being locked up in the house....and im only 20! I've been on this birth control now for 2 1/2 years, I've never once had a period, or spotting since I've gotten my second shot. But now even after being off of depo for 6 months and wanting to have a baby, I can't because I STILL haven't gotten a period. So for anyone wanting to get on depo-provera because they think it's "easier" or dont want to use condoms. Don't go threw the pain of getting this shot. | F | 20 | 2.5 years | 9/18/2009 | 1 | BC | Amenorrhea, Depression, Anxiety, Paranoia, Moodswings, Weight Gain (more than 10 lbs.), Hot Flashes, Headaches & Migrains, Sharp Leg Cramps, Hair Growth (in undesirable places!), Complete loss of Sex Drive | I know everyone's body is different but I would definitely use Depo as a last resort! I didn't have a period for more that a year after I stopped taking it and then I would get one every 4 months. Also it is known do increase bone density loss, NO GOOD!! I took it because I am not good at remembering to take a pill......I would not recommend this form of BC to my worst enemy, esspecially not a young girl whose bones are still growing! Users BEWARE! | F | 20 | 1 years | 6/9/2009 | 1 | birth control | SEVERE WEIGHT GAIN, knee and anklejoint pain | I was 110 lbs when i originally started taking the shot a year later I am 142 lbs. I have always been slender with a very tiny frame and have never had weight problems, Ever. I wouldnt recomended the shot for anyone. Maybe someone suffering Bulimia or anorexia | F | 20 | 2 years | 8/4/2009 | 1 | birth control | headaches, backaches, vomiting constantly, vomitting blood, spittig up blood, aches everywhere, awful cramps, hair loss, took it four months ago only once and stopped taking it... still no period.And depression and anger. | I don't reccomend anybody to take this shot. Although it's an upside that i didn't get a period for the first two months when i did it lasted for nine days... unusual for me. I vomitted blood and spat up blood and still am doing it. I feel depressed and my bipolar is worse. I did research and found out that this is most likely the cause to all of my problems and found out some woman are suffering infertility after getting the shot. My doctor didn't tell me ne of this would happen. Wish i did more research. | M | 20 | 3 months | 11/29/2009 | 1 | contraception | extreme tiredness/lack of motivation, irritibility, suicidal thoughts, feelings of low self worth,constant bleeding, mood swings, not knowing who i am or what i want, anxiety and panic attacks which havnt been present for years, change in bowel habit,lost 1/2 a stone in a week...and then gained almost a stone the next week and half, heartburn, indigestion,bloating, heart palpitations...and on and on | in the 1st 2 weeks i was extremely moody and felt suicidal up to twice a day...didnt know wether i wanted to be with my oartner..and there was no apparent reason for this, sex drive was extremely low in the 1st month, diarhea in the 1st month, bleeding started just before the 2nd injection was due, i thought it was slightly longer than usual...but didnt think it would continue with the 2nd injection...about 30 days and counting. with the 2nd injection came increased anxiety, irritibility and a huge panic attack along with smaller 1s. Since the start of the injection i have been sleeping a hell of alot , have had bloating, indigestion and heartburn...none of which i have ever had before. The suicidal feelings made me leave my mediaction in the hands of my partner..scared to have it with me. Scared of socialising...and before this injection i had been better for 2 or more years. The acid,constipation etc and weight gain made me feel so pregnant...i was paranoid non stop...i wouldnt recommend this to anyone....research and dont make the mistake i did..i feel like im falling apart... | F | 20 | 4 months | 1/4/2010 | 1 | Birth control | Extreme weight gain, hair loss, depression, bone-cracking, delayed fertility, withdrawal symptoms when stopping | I would not recommend Depo-provera to anyone. Its a very effective form of birth control but the side effects are not worth it. Please ladies, just do not take Depo. It ruins many woman's lives. | F | 20 | 2 years N/A | 11/3/2015 | 1 | help periods, not to get pregnant | heavy bleeding , painful cramps, depression , just so angry all the time | I got my depo shot May 8th started my period may 21st . even went back for my 2nd shot the end of July it is now september 13th and I am still bleeding (heavy) I am due for my 3rd shot October but I will not be going to get it . why am I still bleeding and when will it stop ? | F | 20 | 5 months 2 shots | 9/13/2015 | 1 | Birth control | Uncontrollable mood swings. Very negative behavior, feeling annoyed or frustrated about everything, depression (Crying more often than usual or feeling sad for no reason) Dryness of vagina. Weight gain. Headaches/migranes | First time trying the Depo shot will not be getting the shot again. Bleed for 3 weeks straight, everyday like a full on period since taking the shot. Haven't had a period since it stopped but has been on an emotional roller coaster. Acting psychotic | F | 20 | 1 months | 12/27/2015 | 1 | I don't use condoms | Tired cramps backache | F | 20 | 1 months 30 | 6/6/2015 | 1 | to prevent pregnancy | I took my first shot on the 28th of july, went on my period on the 8th of august, and I've been on my period ever since then, started heavey for a whole week,the went light now spotting, I'm just wondering if ill ever stop bleeding, I hate wearing pads,I'm moody, always irritated and my bf is not liking it. We can't have sex because of the lil blood. I don't know if I should stop takin depo or continue coz I dnt wana fall preg again. | F | 20 | 5 weeks | 8/22/2014 | 1 | contraception | I have gained 50 lbs, no diet or exercise change at first. Now im working my ass off to lose this weight with no success. I went from being 5'7" 145 to 195 after a year. Now I have depression. Thanks depo, I'm 20 and feel as if life is over | F | 20 | 1 years not sure | 9/12/2014 | 1 | prevent another pregnancy | Period for 8 weeks after having daughter , mood swings , nausea , always sick. I wouldn't recommend this at all. Neither does my ob. | F | 20 | 3 months | 11/15/2014 | 1 | endometriosis | since I got the shot(7 months ago) I have had constant cramping, constant bleeding, migraines, increased anxiety, increased depression, and my hair is falling out. | I was pressured into taking it by my old doctor who I will not return to. I was told that there were no side affects, which could not have been further from the truth. Please do your research before you consider taking this drug, do not let your physician force you into it. | F | 20 | 1 times 1X O | 6/20/2018 | 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 | Birth Control | I have been on the depo-provera injection for 2 weeks now (it is due to last 3 months in my system before my next injection). I have tried both the pill & the implant and neither have worked for me personally, so this got recommended. At first, all felt fine, however over the last few days I have felt extremely nauseous, shaky, very anxious & emotional all of the time, which isn't like me at all. I am usually (thankfully) quite an upbeat & happy person, but this has completely ruined my mood. I've spent the last few evenings constantly crying & feeling like I'm going to have a panic attack. I've been searching the internet to try and see if there has been anyone with similar symptoms to me after having their first round, so feel much better now I've found others that have had the same experience. Would not recommend AT ALL. I am just praying I will go back to normal once this horrible drug has worn off & left my body. | Would NOT recommend at all. Don't do it! Constant anxiety, very emotional, nauseous, etc. | F | 20 | 2 weeks 1X day | 10/3/2020 | 1 | To stop period | Extreme fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting every other day, weakness, irritably, mood swings, hot flashes, horrible stomach bloating, painful & enlarged breasts, dizziness, confusion, problems with vision & balance, shortness of breath, increased urination | Stopped my period completely but I would never recommend this awful product. | F | 20 | 3 months | 4/19/2016 | 1 | Dr. recommended to regulate period | Extreme depression, non-stop heavy bleeding for four months straight, worsened PMS months later | I want people to know how damaging this drug can be. I took my first and only shot a year ago and am still suffering from certain side effects. Depo was the worst decision I ever made. Please...try any other form of birth control or period regulation first. | F | 20 | 0 days 1X AN | 11/6/2020 | 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 | 5 | Polycystic ovaries | After 3 years on it I have started experiencing the pain again...only happened 2 times though | It is amazing, never felt better on this, can go about daily life not worrying about sudden pain making me fall to the ground in agony. | F | 21 | 3 years | 3/22/2015 |