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  prevent pregnancy This stuff is poison. First of all, its not a long term contraceptive..it's not meant to be used more than two years because the side effects are so harsh. After passing my two year mark, side effects are getting worse. Weight gain is something you can't control even with diet and excercise. Sex drive decreased significantly. Im in the process of switching methods because I am depressed and have mood swings. Now I'm experiencing a lot of nausea which was never a problem before. Additionally, bone density loss is a major setback. F 20 2 years
2/3/2012
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 1  birth control Heavy bleeding mood swings the depo shot should be banned!! F 26 10 months
30mG
1/29/2012
 1  very heavy prolonged period Terrible experience!! Almost stopped bleeding and clots entirely for a just under 3 weeks weeks. About day 20 bleeding heavy started again with bad clots and worst cramps in my life in my abdomen and back . Felt like childbirth! All over body aches like I had the flu. Dull headache, insomnia, extremely moody and fatigued. Called dr, scheduled d & c, got off Provera and put another birth control and pain med for severe cramps. About 2 1/2 days being off Provera, bleeding almost completely stopped, NO cramps, no headache or body aches, great mood! Calling Dr. tomorrow to see if I still need d & c. Not sure what to think...did almost stop my nightmare period but came back with a vengance!! Would NOT take Provera again! F 43 20 days
10mg 2X day
1/28/2012
 1  Conveniance, pill gave me cysts Delayed effects but initially shortness of breath which progressed, burning feet, joint Pain issues. Weight gain gradually sped up and extreme fatigue with depression. This stuff is poison to the body folks. Stay away. F 37 2 years
1/28/2012
 1  To prevent pregnancy/easy to use I am a 27 year old healthy female and I have been on the shot at least 2 years altogether, off and on. The first time I took it, I was about 22 and I did it because I was taking Accutane for my acne and was forbidden to get pregnant while on it! It is easy to take (once every 3 months), and prevented my usual PMS acne flare ups so I thought it was worth it. So wrong. Each time I have taken the shot, it has made me depressed. I suffered major mood swings and crying fits. I went through a lot of fatigue and had frequent, random cramping and spotting throughout the three months. This time I even experienced a harsh full-fledged period that lasted off and on for almost a month! I also put on at least 10 lbs this time around, even with a good diet and exercise. My sex drive was completely gone and the shot negatively effected my relationship with my boyfriend because of my erratic behavior. Now that I think about it, it affected me this way at 22 as well but I just thought it w I would not recommend this product, however, I do have a friend who is taking it and her only complaint is weight gain around her midsection. Every woman's body is different, but nothing you put inside you should change who you are as a person and how you treat the people who love you. I get bad PMS when I am on my regular period so I'm hoping the pill works to balance me out. F 27 2 years
1X AN
1/25/2012
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 2  to prevent pregnancy cramping, sharp stomach pain, sickly feeling,nausea, food cravings, dark spotting on and off for two weeks, dehydration, bladder infection. F 20 3 months
1 x 30mg
1/24/2012
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 1  Contraception Worst.decision.EVER. Crazy mood swings, angry all the time, suicidal, hated everyone and everything I came in contact with. Normally pretty mellow but this turned me into a crazy person. I took Depo because I smoked at the time (since have switched to e-cigarettes) and didn't want to use non-hormonal birth control (i.e., "bullets" or "film" or "foam", sucks!) This stuff turned me into a completely moody hormonal crazy brawl-starting beeyatch of the highest caliber. I thought I was going to end up in jail or divorced. Libido? Laugh, what's that. No sex for hubby unless I felt too guilty. Kids made me crazy, hubby made me crazy, all the things I loved (snowboarding, etc.) I couldn't care less about. Bored, tired, angry, irritable, depressed...started thinking the world would be better off without me and my crazy outbursts. At the three month mark, told the doc in no uncertain terms that he wasn't putting that crap in my system again, and went back on Nordette, which I used several years ago with minimal side effects. Oh, I had one period which was brownish black blood and during THAT week, I was probably certifiably insane. Not looking forward to first Aunt Flo after going on Nordette, but this 3months at a whack stuff is NOT for me. F 40 3 months
1 shot 1X O
1/24/2012
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 5  contraception Taking on and off for the past 11 years. ZERO side effects other than no period, and extended time for it to show back up after discontinuing use (not complaining). I know it's uncommon to not really have any negative side effects at all from Depo, but you're all a bunch of idiots for saying the pill is so much better just because the shot didn't work. Everyone is different. Talk to your doctor, ask questions. If your doctor is rude or you don't feel comfortable, get another doctor. FYI: the pill (3 different formulations) caused nearly every side effect of Depo listed on here for me. Also, make sure to ask about getting a bone density scan and make sure to take your calcium. F 29 11 years
every 3 mo 1X O
1/23/2012
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 1  contraceptive I was on depo about 15 years ago in the military, i would imagine this drug has made some improvements by now, but from what im reading, it doesn't seem like it. I first would like to state my side affects i experienced, were constant weight gain, abnormal increase size in breast, lactation, decrease sex drive, vaginal dryness (initally), depression, and headaches. I would like to mention that once i terminated the usuage of the drug by physician recomendations, I lost my menstrual cycle for about 5 years, my breast tripled in size, and lactation became more frequent. My skin darkened 3 shades. I eventually had a breast reduction and removed the mamo glands (to stop lactating), however the weight gain was consistent, despite all the dieting and work out. I found out about years later that I had a tumor on the pituitary part of the brain, and ovarian cyst, in which my attending physician believe may have been triggered from this drug. This drug may work wonderful initially, howeve You may not have side affects initially, however after prolonged usuage of this drug, side affects are often detected. if you do not experience a menstrual cycle within a year or years, please be sure to have lab test performed for brain tumors, ovarian cyst. F 37 3 years
1X O
1/23/2012
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 4  contrecptive so i dont ever get pre i have no period at all. i have cramping and back pain (had a back to start) it only makes it worse for a week after i get my shot.i have always had depression but when my shot is due it is worse. insomina i have been on it 6 years in march and i have not had any major problems i mean the not having my period in 6 years scares me a little but i love it. i would recommend it to any girl looking for something that does not need inserted or who cant remember to take a pill the same time every day F 21 6 years
1X AN
1/21/2012
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 1  Contraception Today has been the worst experience for me. I woke up feeling really sad and angry for some reason. I have no idea what triggered it but i suddenly burst out crying, my boyfriend got so scared of what was happening. I have had my period for the whole time and it has been a setback. I will not recommend this method to anyone. I will be going on the pill soon. F 23 3 months
1X M
1/20/2012
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 5  Birth control I had horrible periods before getting on Depo! I would throw up for a week straight every month because my cramps were intolerable. After my second dose of Depo I no longer had a period and I have felt 100% better. Yes, you do have occasional mood swings, but I believe that totally out ways the difficulties of being a parent at a young age. I suggest Depo to all of my friends that are having trouble with other types if birth control. F 21 4 years
1/19/2012
 2  prevent pregnancy feeling depressed , crying all the time for no reason, flipping out at my boyfriend and others ,getting angrier than usual at small things, thoughts of suicide and harming self ..just over-emotional. I cant stand to keep feeling like this. I will never get another depo shot F 17 3 weeks
1/19/2012
 1  Pregnancy prevention Amplified menstrual like symptoms. Do NOT reccommend. Coming off of it is absolutely agonizing. Can't sleep, can't keep any food down, fever, etc. F 17 1 years
1/19/2012
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 1  contraceptive What didnt I experience!! I had eextreme dizziness, tiredness, weakness, developed a cyst on my ovary, a lump in my breast, extremely tender breasts, back pain, super severe abdominal pain, jaw pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, really blurry vision, I feel like i'm drunk all the time, nauseousness, major mood swings, irritability and I was sad all the time. It felt like everyday the pain would get worse nad worse. Im only 20 years old and my body feels like it's falling apart from this shot. I had a baby 3 and a half months ago and I feel like I cant be there fully for him or my husband. I DO NOT reccomend this drug to anyone, I see it as a poison not a contraceptive. If anyone has any questions about this so called contraceptive, dont be shy to talk to me, my email is [email protected]. F 20 2 months
1 shot 1X O
1/18/2012
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 3  Pregnancy prevention Nasaeu , weight gain in belly and breasts, frequent peeing, super increased apetite, head aches, nervousness, no periods, loss of "romantic" feelings...... I mean i have only had these simptoms for about a week now but Depo sucks when It comes down to knowing the scary neg. or pos. answer of being pregnant, not having a period is very scary but it's something that affects everyone 100% different F 16 4 months
2
1/17/2012
 3  contraceptiom no period whilst i was on it. then came off it had a period, then unprotected sex, then nothing. now i could be pregnant, yet all tests show negative. HELP! F 17 6 months
1X day
1/17/2012
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 1  To prevent pregnanch weakness, blurry vision, energy loss, depression, heavy ongoing periods, emotional, nausia, just not the same happy woman from before. I also have a 3 month old newborn, and this drug has made my life so difficult. My body feels weak and i take calcium and vitamens for the bone loss. This drug is horrible, not to mention the 700 million dollar lawsuit this careless pharmecutical company had in 2005. My body feels differant. I feel tired and i have pain in my back. I have only been taking this for 2 months so i have one more month before it wears off. It is a horrible drug for me i have the worst migranes, and a few times i wake up and my eyes are seeing everything in a tinted yellowish color. Its very scary. I just regret ever taking this garbage. My body does not function the same on this horrible life sucking birth control. The worst mistake i ever made. And i was misinformed by my doctor. Horrible reaction and i hate how i feel. I feel like an old lady and i feel my immune system is not the same. But any birth control that gets sued for 700 million, shoud be a done deal. I wish i knew about it prior, but of course doctors try to make everything sound perfect and they like to keep secrets about the dangers woman can experiance other than osteoperosis. I hate this. F 23 2 months
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1/17/2012
 1  I don't want my ego prego. DON'T take it. My mom got me on it at age 16 and it made me the most miserable person ever. I'm actually very scared right now. I bleed constantly and my back kills like no other. I went off it once and I didn't bleed for months it was nice but then I actually had to have it and now I have mood swings and pains all day everyday. Everything bothers me. I've been bleeding for 3 months with period symptoms. I hate my life. I'm too scared to see a doctor so I guess I deserve this. F 18 3 years
1/16/2012
 3  Contraception It works! Just always feel sick have headache only come on for around 2 days when I'm due my shot.. Always bloated feel fat put on weight :( F 17 1 years
1/15/2012

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