DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 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 |
| 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 | 3 | Student and dont need kids | Been taking this shot for a year. And the last six months ive been slowly getting a bigger and bigger belly. Why? | F | 21 | 1 years 1ml trimon | 1/20/2016 | 2 | Birth control | severe acne, loss of libido, weight flunctuations | I'm a new user, I'm due for my 2nd shot next week however I'm going to ask to be switched to something else. Ever since started depo, I've had a severe acne problem. I've never had severe acne, not even when I was a teen. I've spent a fortune in scrubs, lotions, kits, stringents, soaps, and everything else imaginable to clear up my skin without much luck. Also, Before depo I was a very (some would say overly) sexually active person and since taking it I've had almost no interest in sex. I haven't had any weight gain, but before starting Depo I was actively trying to lose and had lost 20lbs. I hoped if I just stepped up my weight loss routine the depo wouldn't effect it too much, but no such luck. I went from losing 2-3 pounds a week, to gaining and losing the same 3 pounds for 3 months. I was thinking about giving it another 3 months, but I just rather get something else and let all this stuff clear up. | F | 21 | 3 months | 12/13/2006 | 2 | breast feeding | Body aches, headaches, serious mood settings, find myself stressed more often, note deciding to come off it I'm quite scared cause i've already had heat flashes every so often. Any ideas if to switch to another birth control? Or maybe just take some time off, I'm already of Mommy of 1 beautiful baby girl but planning to wait for the next one???? | F | 21 | 9 months 3 shots | 5/9/2012 | 2 | qain weiqht and ovarian pain | the shot is easy to qet and you don't have to remember everday. but i've been spottinq everyday since the second shot, somedays heavier than others. I've qained weiqht but that's what I wanted. I just don't like the constant bleedinq and neither does my qirlfriend. as far as the mood swinqs I've been a little rude but I try to control that, it does keep you kinda down, doesn't help motivation when it comes to workinq out. for me its not worth all the stuff that comes w it | F | 21 | 7 months | 8/15/2012 | 2 | birth control, reduce symptoms | Rare light spotting, no cramping, weight gain, decreased ability to be aroused/stay aroused, harsh effects after going off shot | Started using it for birth control and to reduce or eliminate my horrible cramping. I was attracted to the concept of 1 shot every 3 months. After the 1st shot, my periods started getting lighter and eventually stopped. I had no cramping which was a wonderful plus; however, after my 2nd shot, I noticed a decrease in my sex drive. I had to start using lubrication, but even with that, halfway through intercourse I would be dry again. I eventually ended up completely losing any desire to have sex. I gained 8-10 pounds mainly due to the occasional heightened appetite. I waited a month before I received my 3rd shot to give myself a little break. After the shot, I was on my period for 2 weeks and spotted off and on during the entire 3 months. My sex drive was non-existent and my poor boyfriend had to suffer. I finally decided to not receive a 4th shot which was supposed to be in late August 2010. 2 months later, I thankfully had my sex drive back to "pre-depo"; but, I developed pregnancy symptoms (lightheaded, nausea, tender breasts, etc) for months. I didn't receive a period until late October and it lasted for a month, first with old blood, then new blood. First week of December I had another period (7 days) then the day after Christmas I had a period (10 days). Now I am on my period again and it's very heavy. I'm still bleeding dried blood and new blood... I would not recommend this to anyone... not even my enemies... | F | 21 | 9 months 1X AN | 1/16/2011 | 2 | contraceptive | spotting and bleeding for 25 so far... | i was hoping this would be the best birth control for me, because i am not good and remembering to take the pill. and i heard that this will stop your period al together... i am coming up on the end of this injection, have to get another in 2 weeks... my period came on regular schedule.. and hasnt gone away. its just a little spotting for a few hours a day , but then some random days its like a full period. i am very hesitant about getting my next injection, but people tell me it gets better with each one and your body just has to get used to it. | F | 21 | 1X M | 9/23/2011 | 2 | birth control | NO sex drive, head aches, breakouts, bones getting weak, dark spotting but light, mood swings, depression. | F | 21 | 1 months 1x | 2/28/2012 | 2 | Period Control, Birth Control | depression, mood swings, steady weight gain, complete lack of sex drive. | Every body is different, but Depo did not work for mine. When I started on the shot I weighed 128 lbs; I now weigh 158 even though my lifestyle/eating habits have largely stayed the same. The lack of libido due to the shot's hormones have negatively affected my relationship with my boyfriend. How do you tell a guy you "just don't want sex anymore" without hurting his feelings? You can't. All the side effects of the shot are just not worth the convenience of having no period and only needing one shot every 3 months. I'm switching birth control methods this Tuesday, and I'm very excited. | F | 21 | 3 years | 2/10/2008 | 2 | Birth control | Massive weight gain, painful joints, water retention, constipation, mood swings, crying hysterically for absolutely nothing,vaginal dryness, loss of sex drive, no period until now... blood clots! | been about 9 months now. i have put on almost 20 pounds all in the stomach ad butt and thighs. my boobs have shrunk seriously. Im always crying over the tiniest little thing. Very moody mostly at night. I get depressed because of my weight. I can't even bend my knees without pain (im only 21!) I have a pretty hard time using the bathroom (never did until this pill. I did like the no period thing but im 3 weeks away from my next shot and i have horrible cramps heavy bleeding and blood clots which freak me out! And major loss of sex drive. I am going to stop use and get put on a pill. Shot is not for me. Though that doesnt mean its not for everyone because all my friends love it! You just have to try it yourself. | F | 21 | 9 months | 1/8/2008 | 2 | Heavy bleeding around normal period time, mood swings, weight gain, constant urination, vaginal dryness, and tiredness | NIGHTMARE I wish I would have researched more before taking it. My doctor also didn't help by telling me it could cause depression seeing in my file that I have a history of depression. and I had to use a LOT of lube to have sex and go dry 2 minutes later. I have also been having severe cramps and very heavy period. I bled through a super plus tampon in an hour and a half. it also made my vaginal area smell strange and strong. I had no infection or std before I got on it and it smelled fine before I got on it about the second day of being on it my partner and I both noticed it became very strong smelling and smelled different. | F | 21 | 3 months | 1/10/2009 | 2 | Endometriosis/Birthcontrol | 50+ lbs of weight gain!!! Moodiness, irritability, cramps, fatigue. | I am a VERY active person. I have played college field hockey at a divison 1 level, so the work outs and dieting are very strict and hard. While I was on depo for two years during this process, I lost no weight at all, in fact I gain 50+ lbs. I have been off of depo for over 5 months and am having a very difficult time losing the weight. The doctor informed me that I may gain some weight, thinking 5 or ten pounds, but not 50+. Do NOT take this drug, not only has the weight gain affected me tremendously, but since being off of it my periods are VERY painful and my body is still suffering from other side effects of the drug. | F | 21 | 2 years | 4/21/2008 | 2 | I took it for my Acne | INSOMIA, FEAR, ANIEXTY, LOW SELF ESTEEM, JOINT PAIN, ANIEXTY PAINS(LOOK IT UP) DEPRESSION, EYES VERY BLURY CANT FOCUS, PANIC ATTACKS ESPECIALY WHEN A NEW SYNTOM IS APPROACHING, NASEAUA, FEELING BODY WEAKNESS, HOT FLASHES, SEVERE MOOD SWINGS(ROLLERCOASTER), GET STRESSED EASILY | i took 2 shots (so thats 6 months) it was the second shot that had me feeling bad . i notice the 5 month i was have severe panic attacks thats when i said OMG NEXT MONTH IM NOT TAKING IT. i prayed and ask God to guide me as i was going to take my 3 shot MY SYMTOMS STARTED TO FLEAR UP and when they do i swear its like you feel like ur EYES ARE SHUTTING DOWN and u feel like ur disconnected from your body I ended up COULDNT GETING THE SHOT CUZ I FELT SO BAD(PANIC ATTACKS) so i called my mum from the clinic and said come get me i cant wait here any longer I JUST WAS TAKING IT CUZ I HEARD BIRTHCONTROL HELPS ACNE AND IT DID I DIDNT BREAK OUT ONE BIT BUT OMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGG I CUD ONLY IMAGINE IF I TOOK THE 3RD SHOT THANK GOD I DIDNT. | F | 21 | 6 months 30mg 1X AN | 5/23/2015 | 2 | avoiding pregnancy | Take shot every 3 months each time i get the shot a month l later down to the day i bleed for 20 days other than that no complications | F | 21 | 9 months ? | 10/1/2014 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | mood swings,low sex drive,nausea,always angry,been bleeding from 2nd week after taking the shot,non stop! period pains! (never experienced them before),too much appetite! I HATE IT WITH MY WHOLE LIFE! NEVER BEEN SOOOOO ANGRY. I HATE IT SO MUCH! | F | 21 | 3 months 1 shot | 10/15/2014 | 1 | Birth control after having baby | I thought depo was a great idea after I had my first child unplanned. My gyno did NOT warn me about side effects or what could happen, she told me it was just like the pill. I took the pill for a few years in the past with no issues, so I was happy to hear that. WRONG. My sex drive went down to nothing, I could barely get wet anymore, I had severe mood swings constantly, and I was bleeding/spotting nearly every day. Plus weight gain and increased appetite. Luckily the shot wears off for me in a few days. I regret ever trying it and I HIGHLY advise every woman to stay far away from Depo.. | F | 21 | 3 months | 8/21/2014 | 1 | painful periods | Gained 25 lbs, hair loss, anxiety, mood swings, hungry all the time, increase in cold sore break outs, loss of period immediately after taking the shot | Stopping depo has been terrible as well. Nausea, head aches, getting sick often, anxiety. I was so happy that I lost my period because my period is painful, but the weight gain and hair loss was not worth it! | F | 21 | 9 months | 5/21/2015 | 1 | prevent preg | The worst birth control I have every came in contact with this shot gave me dry patches on my face made my hair come out I think it also destroyed my insides | F | 21 | 6 months | 12/27/2015 | 1 | Birth control | The headaches are so bad all the side effects really came true, I have throbbing headaches everyday, I feel nauseous just smelling certain smells | F | 21 | 1 months 30 | 12/16/2015 | 1 | Prevent Pregnancy& had a low blood | I was satisfied the whole time I was on the depo shot but last March I got off of the depo shot and it took about a year for me to start having periods when I first start having Periods, I got a cyst on my ovaries now I dealing with BV it keeps going away and coming back it totally ruined my sex life. my periods are irregular I've gained so much weight. I wish I never got on the shot and I do not recommend it to anyone and if you are on it I recommend get off it now I have done a lot of research on it and I have come to realize that a lot of the symptoms that I'm going through, a lot of other people that have been on the depo shot are dealing with the same thing. | F | 21 | 5 years | 5/6/2015 |