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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 1  Birth control Severe depression. Constant bleeding and weight gain. F 36 1 times
1X O
4/3/2012
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 1  birth control Headaches, fatigue, chest pains, hot flashes, night sweats, leg cramps, abdominal pain, craving junk food, bloating, three-week-long period!! I had first shot in January. I am due for second in about two or three weeks. I am not going back! I originally was going to get Implanon, but my dr. asked why I didn't want the shot. I said that I had a friend years ago who had a constant period while on it. Dr. said Implanon is notorious for that and that if I had Depo, I would likely not have a period. The first few weeks I had no period, but as of today, I have had my period for three weeks. And not "spotting" or "breakthrough bleeding" - I'm talking heavy period. Not to mention all of the other side effects. I wish I hadn't made the quick decision to get this shot, I want this poison out of my body. Now I worry how long (if ever) it will take for me to be "normal" again. Don't take this! F 36 1 times
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4/3/2012
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 1  Contraceptive Panic attacks, anxiety attacks, raised heart rate at times, fatique, chest pains, weight gain, depression, insomnia! F 21 2 times
3/29/2012
 5  Birth Control Sex drive is sometimes INCREASED, no menstrual cycle (very happy about that) (Other = Year / 2nd time on Depo, on it 2 years so far this time The first time I went on Depo it was pretty much so I wouldn't have to remember a pill every day. I also liked the idea of a non-estrogen birth control option. The best part, NO PERIOD! If you're not trying to make a baby, why have a cycle? It's not medically necessary. I then went off for 2 years. I did take quite a while for my period to return to normal, but that's just my body. It's different for each woman. On my 28th birthday, I gave myself the gift of going back on Depo. Again, no cycle. Also, I'm actually allergic to latex (yea, always the alternate condoms for me). Seeing that I have a long term, faithful boyfriend and we're free and clear, we don't need them. The most important reason is that having a baby now would not be safe due to the medications I'm on (risks of developmental problems, etc). I've had no bone density problems, no ovary problems, nothing. The only issues have been a couple times when I get a shot from a generic batch and my body doesn't really like the inactive ingredient mix. I spot. It happens. Of the 7 total years it's happened 3, possibly 4 times. Small price to pay. I love Depo. :) F 30 2 years
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3/28/2012
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 4  Birth Control I was on Lo Estrin before and was having a full blown period every two weeks. As soon as I got the shot my then heavy period stopped. I have no appetite change, and have not gained any weight. The only thing I can say that has changed is now I have wierder dreams than before. F 22 7 days
3/27/2012
 1  Prevent pregnancy I am bleeding for the whole mnt abdominal pains, headache's, mood swings and weight gain very depressed want to change dr says must wait but can not take it any longer! F 33 1 months
30mg
3/27/2012
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Depression, Anxiety Attacks, Body Ache, Exhaustion, Acne This is the second time I have tried Depo. The anxiety I am having is unbearable. I'm having obsessive thoughts, mood swings that I cant control and am so tired I cant function. I feel like I have lost all motivation to do anything and feel depressed. I am also breaking out like I am a teenager. I would not reccomend this drug at all! F 27 2 weeks
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3/27/2012
 1  help clotting after pregnancy After taking this horrible shot I haven't stopped bleeding after my pregnancy... its been 13 weeks!!!! My doctor did not warn me of any of these side effects otherwise I would have thought twice about taking it. I have absolutely NO sex drive! My joints constantly ache and the moos swings were awful! I only had the shot once and refuse to have another. I feel based for those of you who have been on it longer:( I just want my life back... Worst mistake of my life. DONT TAKE DEPO, PLEASE!!!!!! F 29 3 months
3/27/2012
 1  Prevent pregnancy Started bleeding 1week after I got first dose and NEVER stopped, still bleeding 2 months later. Loss of sex drive. Very moody. Depressed. & very grumpy. (mother of 2) F 22 2 months
3/24/2012
 1  birth control, help heavy bleeding Anxiety, Mood swings, depression, recent sharp abdominal pains, paranoia. F 20 1 years
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3/23/2012
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 2  years Anger flip outs none stop crying hair lost gained 25 pounds couldn't stop eating its all bad F 30 1 days
3/21/2012
 1  birth control extreme hair loss, hot flashes, severe depression, weight gain, panic attacks, anxiety I do not reccomend, when i had my first shot it was brilliant my periods stopped and i lost 2 stone, had no other symptoms after a year on it a put 3 stone on and started having sever panic attacks to the point that it turned into aggraphobia. My hair is falling out and snapping off which really depresses me and im no longer the person i am, im so glad that im not alone, i thought it was just me. the hot flashes are unbearable sometimes i cant get out of bed because my legs hurt that much and feel wobbly. it sould be banned F 28 17 months
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3/21/2012
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 1  Prevent Pregnancy I have had 2 shots of the depo now. The first month wasn't so bad because I didn't have a period. It wasn't until the 2nd shot I started to experience all the negative side effects. I gained 15-20lbs so far, tired, mood swings, body aches, acne that I've never ever had I hate this it's awful I would never reccommend it !!! F 22 6 months
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3/21/2012
 3  No periods I was a total mean girl! I gained do much weight the only good thing was not having a period, but I almost lost my relationship being like that. Never again! F 25 1 years
3/20/2012
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 3  birth control and stop periods Total lack of sex drive, dulled sexual sensation, tiredness. Stopped periods completely eventually but the longer I stay on it, the less interest I have in sex and it seems to be dulling my senses which is concerning and defeats the object of taking the jab! F 37 10 years
3/17/2012
 3  Birth Control Weight gain/loss of period/mild cramping/eczema on legs I went on Depo-Provera because I wasn't comfortable being on the pill. I'm terribly forgetful and figured this would be a great way to get contraception without having to take it every day. So far it's been 60 days. Right after my first injection I lost my period completely, which I'm honestly not complaining about. I've gained about 15lbs but I feel I could better control the weight gain if I really wanted to work at it. My only major complaint is the eczema on my legs. I started Depo-Provera in December so I attributed the itchy patches to dry skin caused by the weather. They haven't gotten better and it's starting to spread from my lower to my upper legs. While this is uncomfortable, I'm still not ready to wright Depo off completely. I'm giving it another three months and if I'm still scratchy or if I gain more weight, I'm switching to Ortho Tri Cyclin. F 23 60 days
1 shot 1X AN
3/17/2012
 1  birth control I m no longer able to have children without a very expensive surgery due to the depo shot. My eggs are all stuck and will not release without surgery that I cannot afford, I have been off the shot for 4 years. I no longer am a happy person, and I cry everytime one of my friends get preg or have a baby. I m so lost, I don't know what to do. This is poison, DO NOT GET the depo shot if you want children in your future. F 27 4 years
3/17/2012
 1  Not ready for kids Hair loss, Moodiness, Depression, Paranoia, Weight Loss, Spotting, Loss of Menstration F 23 3 years
3/14/2012
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 5  Birth control, no periods Moodiness, decreased sex drive The first 6 months was horrible. I was extremely irritable, emotional, and crazy! Im glad I stuck with it though because now I love it! The mood swings went away after 2 or 3 shots and now I feel great. I love not getting my period, and after about 4 months I never had any spotting again. Great! But nit at first. F 25 4 years
30 mg 1X AN
3/12/2012
 4  Stop Heavy Debilitating Periods Notable Moodiness, Greatly Increased Appetite, Lack of Sex Drive, Lack of Periods, Hot Flashes Mood swings ranged from crying at the drop of a hat to being extremely angry over dumb things. This was the first few shots and tends now toward the first couple of weeks after the shot. My increase in appetite caused me to lose weight because I chose to eat lots of veggies if I needed to stuff my face constantly. My lack of sex drive was acceptable, I'm not in any relationship. The lack of periods is a huge blessing for me to the point that I don't generally mind the other side effects. The hot flashes only last about 2 weeks after each shot. F 34 1 years
1X O
3/12/2012

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