DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

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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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 4  birth control negative sex drive, dryness during sex, weight loss (in beginning) With all due consideration that no drug is perfect, I loved being on Depo. The convenience of thinking about birth control only 4 times a year was great, however since I had no interest in sex anyway there was double the protection. Am going off of it now in hopes of getting pregnant in the next year or so. -- Also, I actually lost 15 pounds in the first year of being on it, four years later I'm at my pre-depo weight and maintaining with no problem. No problems with acne, depression, etc. Good luck! F 34 5 times
 12/18/2006
 2  forgot to take pill everyday weight gain, COMPLETE loss of libido, panic attacks, mood swings I began taking depo provera when I was 17. I took it for two years on and off when I would get into a relationship. most of the time my period would come back a month after i was off but this last time was different. i got one shot and it hasnt worn off yet. I always noticed that once in a relationship about 4 months in my sex drive would disappear. i always related it to just getting use to the relationship but the other constant would be the depo shot within the first 2 weeks of a new relationship. i figure that might contribute to my lack of libido 4 months into a relationship after the drug has had time to have its affect. also panic attacks. i wasnt sure what was causing them but i seem to have anxiety issues and had a panic attack where i had to get up and start running and actually drank a glass of wine to help me calm down. but this is after being off the shot for 8 months. i have now been off the shot for going on 10 months and I have yet to get my period back. i would love to get back to normal and feel normal again, but my period doesnt seem to be on its way. F 24 5 times
 1/22/2010
 1  Birth control Excruciating migranes lasting 1-2 days, 8 or 9 times a month, unaffected by painkillers. Spotting between periods, 3 week long periods, complete lack of sex drive. 9 months after stopping injections cycle eventually re-established, but I now get cramps and migranes with each period, which I never had before. Doctors refused to believe Depo was causing migranes and wanted to put me on steriods for life, said the migranes were not possible side effects. They had to agree I was right when as soon as I stopped the injections, the migranes stoped. No information provided to me on possible side effects, otherwise I would never have taken it!!! F 25 6 times
 3/28/2004
 1  Contraception I started depo in September 2009. I had gone into the doctors for a repeat of the pill and they recommended the injection (silly me for trusting them...lesson learnt never take any medication without thorough research!) At first I thought the drug was perfect for my first two shots at least. Then I began to notice mood changes I was experiencing bad mood swings, but more importantly I felt really angry and for no reason at all. I mentioned this when I went for the next injection and the nurse said 'no it can't be the depo' do I had the injection...and more after that as I had 7 injections in total - my last was January 30th 2011. At the this point in time i bad gained 16 lb in the time i had been taking the injection and my dress size had increased from a stable uk 10 since adulthood without ever dieting to a 14. It was only after the 7th injection that I began to research depo and realise that this was the reason I was feeling so awful, by this point I was very tired, suffering with headaches, my asthma had got worse and the mood swings were horrific. I also got kidney stones which were really painful and although my doc denies any link to the depo i think there is quite a logical one seeing as stones form from lack of calcium and depo causes osteoperosis as it reduces the amount of calcium in the bones. whilst on depo my periods stopped entirely I would only have spotting when wiping while on the injection. My poor boyfriend put up with a lot, but I am thankful to say F 31 9 times
 1/12/2012
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 2  Not too get pregnant duh I've had the shot so far for 2 months and I've had all the terrible side effects, sick all the time, hot flashes,weight gain ughh, stomach pain and no period etc. I only got on it cause I'm too young too have a kid and I've heard can't get pregnant on this, but it just feels like I am when I'm not I've already taken 2 pregnancy texts and they came out negative, I'm glad I'm not pregnant but hate feeling like this just feel like getting off of it and getting the pills again they worked for me, DONT FORGET THE SHOT GIVES YOU BAD ACNE !! I look and feel awful😭 F 16 0 days
 11/19/2017
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 2  For my cysts Dizziness, lots of headaches,weight gain loss of hair F 40 0 days
1X day		 9/3/2023
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 1   Bad anxiety chest pain neck pains itching all over lips numbing ect I hate it can't wait to till it is out my body doctors keep telling they don't know what is going on F 36 0 days
 5/5/2020
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 1  Dr. recommended to regulate period Extreme depression, non-stop heavy bleeding for four months straight, worsened PMS months later I want people to know how damaging this drug can be. I took my first and only shot a year ago and am still suffering from certain side effects. Depo was the worst decision I ever made. Please...try any other form of birth control or period regulation first. F 20 0 days
1X AN		 11/6/2020
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Worst decision I ever made and truly wish I had done more research. My friend has been using the shot for years with no problems I thought why not?! Well for starters, I'm a highly sensitive person and should have known how bad the side effects would be. It literally made me crazy. Mood swings, lashing out, no impulse control whatsoever, periods of being dead inside and feeling nothing. It's like someone else has taken over my body. I cry for any and all reasons and once it starts there is no stopping it. Suicidal thoughts.. Who knows about sex drive because I've completely destroyed my relationship. Went to doctor and hormones are completely out of sorts.. Elevated estrogen, low progesterone, elevated cortisol which is essential to managing anxiety. Started taking prenatal vitamins, Omega-3, Turmeric to try and balance hormones F 35 0 days
1 1X O		 5/11/2021
 1  Contraception I Started this contraception after my fourth child.I would stay away from ever having it. Since I started using it I have felt Depressed, Angry over anything I feel exhausted and have never felt so emotional.My Relationship has suffered because of my outbursts,It has destroyed me mentally and made me struggle with everyday life. F 31 0 days
30mg 1X day		 7/26/2021
 1  Doctor recommended it for endo. I have endometriosis and two doctors tried to push this and Lupron on me after having laparoscopy surgery to keep the endo from coming back. It makes me sick reading how many of you had to go through this suffering. Before going for the injection, I researched this "medicine" and read this site and talked to Depro patients, and I chose to listen to my body and not take it. I am 26 years old and had bad side effects from birth control pills in the past. The doctors wouldn't listen to me and told me I "have to" go on this but I didn't. Doctors are pushing this on people because they get a large cut from the drug companies. It's a sad world we live in. F 26 0 days
 12/30/2008
 5  Birthcontrol No side effects except spotting and dryness after the first shot . Second shot they disappeared . I get tired and have cravings but overall my sex drive has increased and I haven't gained any weight . Only cramps are right before the next shot . F 17 1 days
2 shots		 2/5/2015
 5  Birth control I am on depo provera for over 2 yars now. I suffered a heavy and painful period and this helped. Since i knew that i will be taking birth control i joined the gym. This is in your head, you can control what you eat and you will not put on weight. I dont really have any side edfects, just occasional bleeding in the morning. Also, if you work out, you will avoid osteoporosis. I like depo provera F 23 1 days
 3/7/2015
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 5  unplanned pregnacy How long does it take to come clean in your body when you stop taking depo-provera? F 34 1 days
 11/17/2014
 5  birth control 30 pound weight gain, hot cold flashes, nightmares, panic attacks, severe depression, swollen feeling, bloated, diahreah after everything i eat, always tired, feeling weak, no period I HATE DEPO, I ALREADY POSTED A RATING ON HERE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, I MONTH AFTER IT HIT ME HARD, I AM STILL NOT BETTER, IT RUINED MY LIFE, MY BOYFREIND DUMPED ME FOR HOW DIFFERENT IT MADE ME I LOST MY JOB OF FOUR YEARS BECASUE I WAS DIFFERENT, I WANT TO DIE I HAVE NO DESIRE TO LIVE I HAD ONE SHOT OVER 7 MOTNHS AGO AND I KEEP GAINING WEIGHT YET I AM IN THE GYM 2 TIMES A DAY AND I EAT SO CLEAN AS I ALWASY HAVE BEFORE DPEO I LOST 86 POUNDS AND PLANNED ON COMPETING IN FITNESS AND FIGURE COMPETITIONS AND NOW I CANT. DONT EVER TAKE THIS SHOT F 20 1 days
 7/25/2005
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 5  birth control depression, mood swings, stomach pains, fatigue, suicidal thoughts, fainting spells, dizziness 0I also only rated a 5 so that this could be posted at the top. READ THIS! I am the mother of an 18 year old who had this shot in August of this year. My wonderful, vibrant, positive, energetic, goal-oriented, rational, very popular, FULL SCHOLARSHIP athlete daughter is now being treated for suicidal thoughts, extreme clinical depression, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, recurring fainting spells,etc. Her multitude of health problems began only days after the shot, and we have spent a fortune flying across the country to be with her through all of the doctor's appointments, medical tests, and emergency room visits. It breaks my heart to see her struggling every day just to get to classes and sports practices. Her grades are awful, her athletic performance the worst ever. She lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks, has no appetite, and middle of the night panic attacks and invasive thoughts. It is outrageous that the literature does not warn young girls of this. Not to mention she has been bleedi F 18 1 days
 12/20/2005
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 5  My husband and I didn’t want to have Little to no period, Sex drive was fine. Injection site sore for the first day or so. Would definitely use it again no painful Object to get in the way of great love. Later 3 months avoided at least 3 chances of babies ... F 36 1 days
 11/18/2019
 4  To not get pregnant F 34 1 days
1X M		 11/1/2022
 4  heavy periods I haven't had any side effects yet..i took ma first shot in.da rite bottocks...jusst spottin fa a mnth....hope i gain weight in sex drive increase mre.. F 21 1 days
first		 10/21/2012
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 4  Severe PMDD - Stop Periods Wow, I must say people like to scare people others here. I was feeling (before I got the shot) hot, nausea, tensed, aching stomach, cramps, (first day of cycle) Tpday my family is already noticing how different I sound, I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted, I had minimal cramping last night and off and on bleeding, but I feel great emotionally, and I have been depressed, angry, feeling hopeless, today I feel its all lifted. I think people dwell on the negative far too much here, Mind over matter, if you dont mind it it doesnt matter. Dont sweat the little things. 46 1 days
150 4X O		 11/30/2011

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