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  Prescribed before Essure procedure Moodiness, anger, complete loss of sex drive, constant dull stomach cramps, lack of appetite, constant bleeding, headaches. I was given this shot because I was having the Essure procedure done. I'm against hormones, but because my doctor recommended it, I agreed. I certainly wish I would have asked questions first! I've bled constantly the whole 12 weeks... some days it's heavy, some days it's not. At first it was a huge concern, now it's just a major annoyance! I've been moody and depressed the whole 12 weeks. I have zero interest in sex and that makes me angry! My only hope is that I actually go back to my normal self once these chemicals are completely out of my body!! My experience with this drug was not good, so I would NOT recommend this method to anyone. F 43 12 weeks
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2/23/2012
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 3  Contraception Joint pain, mood swings, weight gain, low sex drive, leg cramps F 18 9 months
1X day
2/21/2012
 1  Prevent ovarian cysts, stop period Depression, kidney stones, weight gain, breakthrough bleeding (recently and has lasted for over 2 weeks now), digestive problems, low libido, anxiety, mood swings, yeast infections I started taking Depo when I was 18 to help with ovarian cysts and to stop my period.... I have not had a regular period, or any period for 9 years, except when I went off it when I was 23 because I had cervix cancer and had to have surgery, I'm not sure if the cancer was related to depo or not. Until recently reading posts about Depo, I never thought about side effects such as depression and loss of sex drive and weight gain..... But now I definitely can associate these with Depo, and I have had these symptoms for years. Over two weeks ago now, I started to spot.... It's not a period, it's started as a yeast infection, with light pink blood, that lasted 3 days, ever since its been dark brown mucus, apparently it's called breakthrough bleeding associated with any term of use of Depo..... Although Depo does have different effects on different women, I would not recommend prolonged use, I want to start having kids, and now I have to wait at least 12 months for it to clear my system before I my be fertile. I wish I had studied up on it years ago, but my Dr. Never ever said anything about it, he would just give me a yearly prescription for 4 doses a year.... Thanks for all the other posts and info! F 28 9 years
1x 3mo 1X O
2/19/2012
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 3  contraception Worked as a contraception but I gained 14 lbs over the 6 months despite keeping up my gym routine. Also made me very moody and bloated. F 24 6 months
2/18/2012
 5  Low platelets. Heavy period. My period went completely away. Now I won't have to bleed until my platelets recover from chemotherapy. I used to bleed for two+ weeks and now I feel a million times better. I only have a few side affects that only last a few days: loss of appetite/unsettled stomach, stomach cramps/bloating, and pain/swelling at the injection site. F 16 1 years
2/17/2012
 5  prevent pregnancy Loss of period, which used to be horrible so I don't miss it. A little vaginal dryness but nothing a little lube doesn't solve. Sexual desire is still the same. Always been moody so I haven't noticed a difference there. I love it but it apparently effects everyone differently. F 37 9 years
2/17/2012
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 4  Birth Control A bit of anxiety. headaches. loss of appetite F 28 1 months
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2/17/2012
 1  recent miscarriage Don't take it!!! I needed time to heal emotionally after a recent miscarriage so chose depo because I only needed to take it every there months. I gained 15 lbs even with diet & exercise. had no period for the entire 3 months & still no period 3 months after coming off it. I was angry ALL the time and cried for no reason. Absolutely no sex drive. And knees hurt 24/7. My advice..... Stay away!!! F 22 3 months
2/17/2012
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 2  birth control Anxiey,headaches,mild yeast infections,leg cramps,mood swings,constipation,stomach cramps,weight gain,mild acne,feeling bloated.. F 27 6 months
2/15/2012
 1  PREVENT PREGNANCY ANXIETY IS A VERY BAD SYMPTOM I DONT SUFFER FROM IT I HAD MY FIRST ANXITY ATTACK JAN1ST 2012 AND NOW ITS FEB 15 AND I STILL FEEL WIERD LIKE IM GOING CRAZY OR GOING TO FALL APART I HAVE DEJA VU EVERYDAY AND NOW IVE JUST STARTED GETTING HEADACHES I CRY ALL THE TIM I DONT REALLY STRESS BUT DEPO MAKES ME SRESS IT HAS DID A HUGE INCRESS IN MY HORMONES I HATE IT IM NOT GOING BACK FOR MY NEXT SHOT NEVER AGAIN DEPO IS BAD FOR THE BODY I GET SCARED ALL THE TIME LIKE SOMETHING BAD IS GONNA HAPPEN NEVER FELT LIKE THAT UNTIL I GOT THE DEPO SHOT ANXITY IS THE WORST FEELING I COUL EVER EXPERIENCE ITS BAD FOR YOUR BODY F 17 3 months
1 1X M
2/15/2012
 5  Prevent pregnancy Have had no issues have lost weight, have had prolonged period but not heavy. No more migraines, feel great. Not for everyone but I've tried them all and this is the best for me F 33 3 months
2/12/2012
 1   Legs hurt all the time and bad migrane F 37 1 days
2/12/2012
 1  prevent pregnancy everything in the book happened to me.. Weight gain, lost of sex drive, dry vagina, lower stomach pain n cramps, numerous yeast infections, severe back pain still happening to today. Moody, sad, depressed, angry my relationship is ruined because of the way i acted.. Breast r swollen n tender, increase in breast size, pain in legs and at the bottom of my foot. Always tired, weak nausea alwayssss...... Smt ummm problems with my eyes. I always feel pregnant... I crave different food, increase in appetite.. Just to name a few.. Alot more i cant remember because of memory loss. F 21 3 years
2/12/2012
 1  contraception Severely irritable, depression, weight gain, extreme tiredness, no sex drive, monthly bacterial vaginosis that I have NEVER had before the shot which is terrible, just very tired and bitchy F 19 1 years
2/10/2012
 3  Prevent pregnancy, no period Mad for no reason, mood swings, weight gain, tender breast, anxious, combative F 39 10 years
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2/9/2012
 1  just had baby Just started 2 weeks ago. Dry mouth a little moody but horrible pain in my knees pretty sure due to the shot, never had a problem previous. Literally can't walk around without support. Scary, hope I don't get depressed. Should of done better research or wish the nurse wouldn't have made it sound like the miracle birth control F 23 1 days
2/8/2012
 2  Prevent Pregnancy I got the shot in the hospital right before being discharged after having my baby boy. I wanted to be protected until I was able to get my preferred b/c. I had never had the shot before but heard it makes you crazy and gain weight. I didn't go psycho or balloon up...I lost interest in sex. Seriously I am so anti touch/kiss/hug/sex. So ironically it's great birth control because it kills your sex drive. I haven't had sex with my husband for going on 14 weeks now. Will not recommend for people in an active sexual relationship. F 27 3 months
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2/7/2012
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 1  essure birth contol I under went the Essure permanent birth control in late January, W as give this horbile shot to prevent pregancy for 3mth. No body told me I would bleed every day! my realationship with my husband is near divorce. you cant have sex..you have anger to all around you.. this is bad! I would want this for my worst enemy... WOMEN PLEASE BEWARE!!! suxs!!!! F 36 15 days
1X day
2/7/2012
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 1  Contraception Loss of libido, fatigue, acne (cystic), weight gain F 25 4 times
2/7/2012
 1  prevent pregnancy I am a total nutjob. I wanted to have another child and didn't want to go back on the iud. So I opted for depo. I have back pain to the point that I can barely move and it's not just related to motion. I can be dead asleep and wake up with such a spasm and shooting pain it takes my breath away. I hate everyone and on the verge of a divorce because I am so angry all the time. I am not a violent person but now I find myself wanting to smash things, yelling and screaming all the time. Having fits of rage that actually scare me. Not to mention the depression. It's the worst, I don't want anything to do with anyone I cry for no reason nothing makes me happy and when I do become happy I cry even more because I feel so guilty for being so angry all the time and that puts me back into another depressive fit. I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids which the doc is pretty sure that I am seeing due to the shot. I feel totally out of control and am miserable. I got the 3 month shot and am 7 weeks i It may seem like a great thing but really check into this. I am scared what the residual side effects may be for me. And how long it will take to get out of my system, also not to mention the fibroids I now have because of taking it and if they will go away or get worse. I can't believe this is still on the market. F 31 7 weeks
? 1X O
2/6/2012
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