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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 3  Birth Control massive wieght gain,water retension, headaches I have a very bad time remembering to take my pill so I opted for a more convieniant birth control. I have been on depo for about 4 years. I have almost doubled my wieght and my sex life is like the living room light switch. WHEN Im in the mood great but it seems to only last a few minutes and then Im so done. My sex life has suffered tremendously. I am now engaged to be married in September of 2008 and we would like to have children. The only problem with that is depo prevents me from even being able to get pregnant for atleast the next 9-10 months. So after the better part of a year we can START trying to have our own family. The weight gain is very deppressing for me too. I was a size 9 and 4 years after I started depo I am now a size 20 and I have a few other problems. If I would have known all this would happen I would not have started. The only good thing about the shot is that I have no periods but I wih it got rid of my pms. F 21 4 years
 11/25/2007
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 3  Contraceptive Weight gain 28lbs, loss of sex drive, no energy If I had known that this drug was going to make me put on around 7lbs each year I would have never started taking it. You are warned that you may put on weight but not that it will continue. My sex drive is zero. I hate it, I am due to have my next shot in 2 days but I am not going to have it, however, I am very worried about what side effects will happen once I stop taking it. The only good thing is that I don't have babies or periods. If I could turn back the clock to when this drug was offered to me I would not take it again. F 38 4 years
 5/19/2007
 3  contaception increased appetite/weight gain, anxiety, bloating I really liked not having a period. The anxiety got to be too much and with the added loss of bone density it is not worth it. F 37 4 years
 1/14/2005
 3  It was the easiest solution Tremendous weight gain, headaches, decreased libido. I have been on depo for four years now. Four wonderful years without a period, but four years to gain 45 pounds. I am doing nothing different as far as my diet and/or activities, but since being on depo, I am 4 pants sizes larger and 45 pounds heavier. I love the convenience of this pill and the fact that I haven't had a period, but it isn't worth the side effects; most of all, the weight gain. I used to be a small 109 pounds in a size 2/3. Oh how I would love to see those days again. That is why I have finally decided to get off depo, and I will never, ever, ever use it again. F 23 4 years
 2/8/2005
 3  Regulate Menstrual Cycle & BC (-) NO sex drive, painful sex, dry as the gobi desert, the mother of all discharge, depression, anxiety, back aches, mood swings, and what is worse: a complete lack of confidence (+) No period for 3 years, no pregnancy I have been on depo for going on 4 years. Before the shot I enjoyed having sex (although I was WAY TOO YOUNG) I still enjoyed it. I don't remember the last time I really could do it without problems. It is very painful when I do want it, and for the most part I complain to my boyfriend when he touches me because I am not into it. (And it is not HIS fault) I've had bouts with depression since 2002 (6 months after I began depo) and severe anxiety in the past 2 years. I have SEVERE back ache and pain in my joints. I dont know if this is to do with the shot but recently I've been thinking so. It started after I began the shot. I have a total lack of confidence due to my decreased sex drive. The shot has made me feel unfeminine and totally not sexy. I feel like a failure in the sex department. The only reason I give it a 3 is because I have had no babies and no period. F 20 4 years
 5/10/2005
 3   acne Periods stopped almost immediately. Was on oral contraceptives before taking depo, and lost about 20 pounds. Only problem is acne, and it is quite bad, especially when I never had acne before. Am considering trying oral contraceptives again. F 31 4 years
 6/7/2004
 3  Just had 2nd child My husband complained my sex drive went down. I had painful intercourse. I gained about 50 lbs and still have not been able to lose it. I feel it is perfect for women who have no desire to have children, but for those who do I do not recommend it. I stopped taking in oct 2002 because my doctor said it should take about a year to get pregnant after stopping. Well it is now Sept 2004 and I still am unable to get pregnant. I had been on it from July 1998 until Oct 2002, so I do not know what all the effects it has had on my reproductive system, but I am praying that it has not permanantly effected my system. I long to get pregnant now, and I still have not. It took 1 1/2 years for my period to come back, even after my periods have returned I still have not been able to get pregnant. F 27 4 years
 9/3/2004
 3  Birth control i was thinking about getting off the shot since the next one is due in about 10 days! i am curious about what other people have to say about it! i think it's great that i haven't had a period in 4 years but really how good can that be for your body? either way, about 3 months ago i was diagnosed with severe depression. I take my happy pills every day and they dont seem to be doing anything! after reading ALL of these posts i have come to realize that maybe my depression and everything that goes along with it could possibly be caused by depo! Oh the poor people around me that have to deal with this on a daily basis!!! I am looking for advice so please contact me via email if you have anything that might help...the good and the bad! thank you F 23 4 years
 10/24/2006
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 3  Prevent pregnancy Gained 20 lbs over first 2 years, somewhat decreased sex drive, spotted for 1 month after first shot, no period after that, stronger BO, unwanted facial, breast and body hair growth, delayed return of periods. I loved it while I was on it but I haven't had a shot in about 1 year now and had my first period about 1 month ago. I am concerned about the bone density loss and possible lack of fertility. I have dropped almost 10 lbs of my weight gain since stopping. I would not reccommend this. F 29 4 years
 11/24/2005
 3  Birth control I started taking the shot when I was 13. I had severe periods that lasted a week then would stop for a day or so then I would start another period. My doctor told me the shot would help to regulate and/or Stop my period. At first I had no problems. I've been on the shot for 4 years. I have mood swings, im always nauseated, bloated an I've recently starter having sever cramps. I'm also worried I won't be able to have children one day because of the shot. F 17 4 years
 1/1/2012
 3  Birth control Fatigue, bloating, weight gain, migranes, nausia, aches and pains, emtiotional/mood swings, abdominal pain (being tested soon for infertility etc) dizzyness, loss of labido, vaginal dryness, hair loss. Alot of these side effects have only started in the last 6-12 months. The depo has been deceptive.....to start with it was a godsend as my periods completely stopped and the 3 monthly jabs were great, the high sucess rate grew my trust and made me rely on the depo. Now after 5 years i am stopping the depo....and DO NOT reccomend it to anyone who doesnt already know ALL side effects! F 20 4 years
 1/11/2012
 2  Birth Control, Dysmenorrhea, Acne Weight Gain, Hair Loss- over 2/3 of the hair on my head (made my mother gasp and cringe in fear when she saw me for the first time- that was singly one of the worst things to happen in my life), 50-60% of my pubic hair, thinning of the rest of my body hair. Severe chronic migraines (1-14 week) for over 6 months (spent a semester in a dark room in my bed). It did help- stopped my painful periods. Everything else was not worth what I had to go through to stop them though. Now it has been well over eight months and I haven't gotten another period. Could have masked early menopause. There is a reason we're meant to menstruate! Will never go back on depo again. F 25 4 years
 6/19/2006
 2  birth control, strong periods Hair loss, weight gain, moodiness, severe anxiety. F 26 4 years
 9/5/2007
 2  Birth Control Weight Gain, Complete loss of sex Drive, Acne, extreme moodiness When I first started taking this shot I would have some spotting then I stopped the shot to try and get pregnant and in 2 months it happened. After the birth of my 2nd daughter I went back on the medication and am considering stopping due to the side effects I have so recently started having. F 24 4 years
 10/1/2007
 2  no hassel b-control / no period :) 1st month I was on depo got really depressed, a plus is that I never got my period whole time I was taking, not even break through bleeding,& i only had to think about it every 3mths, i gained about 25 pounds in the first 2 yrs. & over the 3 1/2 yrs i was taking depo, my sex drive was pretty much completely gone after 6mths, that alone BIG down fall why bother taking a birth control that is doing the opposite of what you intended on, u basically practice abstance because of the outrageously low sex drive you will have after a while, & ur vgina gets dry during sex, now i find out that another side affect is bone density, this whole time i should have been taking calcium, and coincidently i shattered my arm while on this, i am currently looking to switch bc as we speak, let me tell you i am not impressed with any other. i might just switch to the old fashion orthro-tri F 24 4 years
 1/21/2008
 2  Birth control I've been on Depo for about 4 1/2 years now. I don't recall having many side effects in the beginning, but the last 2-3 years I started experiencing many side effects, which I believe to be caused by Depo Provera. They include: headaches (I seldom got headaches before the shot), dizziness on and off, bloating, stomach pain/worsening of acid reflux at times), nausea, sinus problems worsened, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, had one menstrual cycle since being on the shot, occasional leg calf pain, side pain, chest pains, body aches, hot flashes, mood swings, and heart palpitations. The only thing I would say about Depo Provera is that it's not for everyone and I don't suggest it if having a child is in your near future. Speaking for myself, I've experienced many side effects recently, and I'm not taking any other medications on a regular basis. Also, it would be wise to get a bone density test done since there's a risk for osteoporosis after being on this medication for two years or more. I will be getting one! F 29 4 years
 6/13/2015
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 1  Prevent pregnancy No problems whilst on it, but since coming off ; can't stop eating, sore boobs, hard stomach, weight gain, dizziness, stomach cramps, bladder problems.. You name it!! (And no I'm not pregnant) Worst thing I ever took in my life. F 19 4 years
 12/14/2014
 1  to not get pregnant I'm 23 had my son in 2009 been on depo for 4 years been off for 5 months now but why would I be experiencing leaking milk from boobs? But can i ever get prego again? Should have never did it but health department in troy mo said it would effect me wanting another kid? F 23 4 years
 12/2/2014
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 1  to gain a little weight I have been on depo off and on for 3 to 4 years to gain some weight which it did help in that area. Took me almost a year to gain about 7lbs but once i would stop the shot i would lose the weight. Anyway when i first started i got depressed and and really anxious and iirritated which made my ptsd worse! I honestly feel like im going threw withdraw this time from coming off of it because the symptoms are alot worse and i am very moody, frustrated and irritated and my boo is noticing a change in me! I get sharp pains my back and my bones crack like im an old lady! Im never getting back on the depo and my last shot was due in September. At this point im not looking or even thinking of getting on another bc till i feel i have completely gotten myself back! Its pretty sad im fighting myself everyday now cause i know this isnt me but i can't get away from these side effects. Everytime i stopped and got back on it, it was the same side effects. My body is tryna tell me something and im going to listen this time! PLEASE PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM DEPO PROVERA INJECTION! F 25 4 years
 10/22/2014
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 1  conracteption no periods ruined my life....insomnia, bipolar, hair loss, migraines, joint pain, fatigue, no sex drive, painful sex, night sweats i have been off depo for 2 years and i have been struggling to get my body back to normal....acupuncture has saved my life...i found a book today called Hormonally Vulnerable Women by Geoffrey redmond that gives tons of ways to get your body back to normal...just wanted to share what has helped me bc i know it is fustrating getting normal again...any ? email me M 25 4 years
 8/19/2009
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