DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2469 Ratings)

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DEPO-PROVERA  (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE):  This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as uterine cancer, kidney cancer). Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone called progesterone made by the body. It is usually used with or after other treatments (such as radiation, surgery). Medroxyprogesterone may prevent or slow the worsening of the cancer and decrease pain and other symptoms.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 1  Prevent pregnancy Weight gain from 108-123 so far. Eating constantly and always hungry. I am depressed. I used to be confident and happy but now I let everyone walk all over me. I'm emotional over anything and get angry over nothing. I have literally ripped the toilet paper holder and towel rack right out of my wall with one hand. I have pushed away the person I love. He thinks I'm a monster. My best friend would rather party than help me which makes me feel even more alone. I didn't realize what it could be until my mom said i needed to get off depo bc it changed me. I want to be happy again. I was a skinny, young, happy, confident girl that turned into a pudgy, tired, unmotivated, miserable person to be around. I feel bad for the people who have to put up with me. F 18 6 months
5/8/2012
 1  prevent pregnacy Panic attacks, paranoia, nervousness, reoccuring yeast infection,dizziness, crazy mood swings,always angry, i snap over little things, suicidal thoughts, depression for no reason, saddness, i cry alomost everyday and i dont have a reason why, lower back pain, no sex drive,vaginal dryness, havnt had a period since dec 2011 and it is now may 2012, bloating,loss of appitite, insomnia, night sweats the works i would never recommend this contraceptive to anyone it has changed my life for the worst i would honestly rather get pregnant than to go through this again F 1 years
1X AN
5/7/2012
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 2  birth control BAD ACNE, I have had moderate to severe acne since day one with this shot. I just recently stopped taking it 2 months ago and the nurse at my local clinic told me that played a big part in my skin issues -_- now they tell me...I'm starting the pill now so hopefully that helps. I experienced NO other side effects. F 22 7 years
30MG
5/2/2012
 3  Birth Control Loss of appetite, frequent migraines, temporary lack of sex drive, slight weight gain, depression, increased anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion I'm still on my first dosage of the shot and I'm not completely happy with it, but I still plan on getting it at least once more because I'm hoping the side effects will go away after it's in my system longer. As for the side effects, they have been pretty bad so far. I didn't have a period for the first 2 months but now I've been spotting for a few days but it isn't too awful. I never had migraines before but now they're very frequent. I'm unable to sleep at night and unbearably exhausted and lacking energy all day. I've been depressed and gained some weight. I used to have very clear skin but now I have more acne than before. I already had frequent panic attacks but the anxiety and panic attacks have gotten much worse. I had a complete loss of sex drive for a while, but that got better after about 6 weeks. I've had a lot nausea that feels like a constant motion sickness. The worst of the side effects though is the anxiety, depression, insomnia, and migraines. Depending on how my next shot goes, I may get it a 3rd time just to see if things will get better with it. Great as a contraceptive though. F 21 2 months
1X day
4/30/2012
 3  Contraceptive - I'm only 18 Very low sex drive, moody and depressed. Only positive would be that I haven't fallen pregnant and I no longer have my periods. I would not recommend as a form of contraceptive to anyone. F 18 2 months
4/29/2012
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 3  birth control No periods during the 10 yrs, I quit getting the shots, took over 6 mo. for period to begin. When quit drug developed cognitive loss, not thinking straight, confusion When quit getting shots after 6 months flooded old blood, 3 mo later happened again, had a D&C, followed by a Hysterectomy 2 yrs later due to cyst on ovary, no luck from D&C and laser surgery done in Dr office. It was great for birth control I was satisfied with drug for the 10 years of getting shots, I'm thinking I was a guinea pig for first women getting the shot M 55 10 years
1X O
4/28/2012
 1  Prevent pregnancy Bled three months straight, made me sore with no sex drive, depressed with horrible mood swings F 18 3 months
30 mg
4/28/2012
 1  Prevent pregnancy This shot makes me have horrible mood swings and it messes with my depression and makes me feel hungry all the time and I have pregnancy side effects. F 19 3 months
4/26/2012
 1  Prevent Pregnancy This shot is awful, had the 1st dosage and was wondering what was going on with me and I realized it was this shot, I have body aches, headaches, breast tenderness, loss of apetite, nausea, fatigue, mood swings etc, I would not recommend this to anyone :(. F 25 2 months
4/26/2012
 1  birth control headaches, cramps, weight gain, sore breast, mood swings, depression. F 25 6 months
4/24/2012
 3  to be safe well i am on it because i am 15 and i started having sex and i thought i was pregnant and i am in no place to have a baby right now i am gonna get a job and try and have a baby anyways i experienced sickness vomiting bloating fatigue and dizziness and so far it has worked i havent had a baby yet and ive had sex i wldnt recomend it to young teens like me cause yu dnt want this to happen to yu F 15 3 months
30Mg 1X M
4/19/2012
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 5  Pregnancy prevention No period! F 17 9 months
4/16/2012
 4  Birth Control Increased appetite, daily spotting starting a few weeks after getting the shot but not heavy. I am over all satisfied with the shot. I take a daily vitamin w/ calcium to help prevent bone loss. I can put up with the spotty bleeding and sometimes food cravings for the peice of mind the shot gives me. I don't have to worry about getting prego if a condom breaks, ect. I have a long term boyfriend but neither of us wants a baby at this point in our lives. F 22 1 months
1X O
4/13/2012
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 5  Birth Control now I'm told I have very low bone density the best birth control I have ever been on. other than the low bone density. had I known, change out every five years. F 46 17 years
1X day
4/12/2012
 1  Pregnancy Prevention insomnia for the past 4 nights unable to sleep. Received frist shot March 9, 2012. Menstrual completely stopped, UTI, constant hunger pangs. Have no plans on receiving second dose. The sleepless nights are horrible! F 43 1 months
1X day
4/12/2012
 1  birth control I had a lot of weight gain, numbness on one side of my body, mood swings,weakness,and acne (coming off of the shot) I got my last shot in july 2011 and started a period in february 2012. I bled for two weeks before I was then prescribed medroxyprogesterone 10mg for 10 days. That was at the end of February and its now mid April and I still haven't had a period. It messed up my bodys natural cycle. It was a very effective form of birth control but was not at all worth the risk. F 22 2 years
4/12/2012
 1  Birth control I have really awful mood swings.. Ones where I have punched my friend in the face and not even realizing it. Constantly getting mad at people for no reason. Bones hurt very badly and joints too. I have been having really bad heart burn and constipated. I have just felt very uncomfortable since I have started the depo. I do not recommend this to anyone!!! F 22 2 months
1
4/11/2012
 1  Prevent pregnancy and severe period Hair loss, weight gain (10 pounds), breast tenderness and growth, mood swings, emotionally unstable, UTI, painful intercourse, bleeding, migranes, no sex drive, nausea I started the shot two months ago and have had nothing but problems ever since. I had "morning sickness" symptoms for about two weeks and I was constantly nauseated. Up until starting the shot I had never had a UTI, I have either had one for the last three months that hasn't gone away or they keep coming back constantly. I have been in and out of the hospital for the UTI infections and a case of extreme constipation (I had to be hospitalized for it). My hair falls out in huge chunks. I have been bleeding for almost the last month straight with no stopping. But the worst symptom has been my constant mood swings and no sex drive. I have never been more moody or depressed in my entire life. I cry and get sad all the time for no reason at all, and there is no consoling me. I have almost no sex drive at all, and when we do have sex it is so painful that it isn't even enjoyable. All of my symptoms are starting to put strain on my relationship with my fiance. My next shot is coming up next month and needless to say I will not be getting another dose. I will be requesting another method. I would not recommend the depo shot to anyone. F 20 3 months
1 1X M
4/6/2012
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 1  for pregnancy I have real bad headaches gained bout 30 pounds have had mood swings like crazy and have had leg cramps even while im sleeping night sweats would not recommend this F 24 1 years
30
4/4/2012
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 1  Contraceptive After An Abortion This Was The Worst Mistake I Ever Made, For The Whole Three Months On The 1st Shot Of Depo I Bled Throughout It All Always Had Mood Swings Was Constantly Emotional, I Only Had One Shot And It Was A NightMare I Was Due To Have My Second Shot In The End Of December 2011 but I refused to ever take that again its april and my body is still messed up and now I'm afraid it will take forever to get pregnant, its a terrible contraceptive method!!! F 18 3 months
1 Shot
4/3/2012

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