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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 5  Birth Control Hair loss, mood swings, depression, NO sex drive at all, fatigue, constipation, weight gain, acne, headaches, backaches, lack of concentration, memory loss and no period. I started crying when I found this site. I'm not crazy!! Hundreds of dollars in medical bills trying to figure out what is wrong with me, huge fights with my spouse about sex, crying all the time, falling asleep at work and of all the different doctors I've seen not one said it could be the depo. "No it's not the depo, depo just makes you gain weight". Lets spend $1000 and test your heart, or lets spend $500 on a sleep study, or lets spend another $600 for therapy. I just canceled my next shot appointment. Thank you askapatient.com I now have hope again. F 33 5 years
 7/19/2006
 5  birth control i have had no side effects i have become concerned about bone loss from the product. that is why i have just stoped taking the shot and am now on my second week with the birth control pill levlite F 22 5 years
 7/12/2005
 5  yes I've experienced the horrible side effect of not having a period :) But that's really it. I've gained zero weight (still going at a steady, skinny, perfectly in shape 107 lbs). I don't have any cramping, hair loss, or headaches. My sex drive/life has never been better, and I have never had an acne problem with or without depo provera. Once I missed my shot date, and started my period right away---and was a healthy one at that. Depo provera effects people differently. Its good to hear about other peoples experiences with the shot, but don't let the people who had absolutely aweful experiences with it scare you off. Do the research and weigh out all your possible birth control options before choosing one. Hope you have as wonderful a time with the depo shot that I've had! F 21 5 years
 10/26/2008
 5  Birth Control No Period I was on Depo for 5 years and due to a new med I'm on my Dr. switched me to seasonale.. well I don't want my period. Has anyone been in my situation and can tell me if they did get one? F 25 5 years
 2/7/2006
 5   Continuing ( i rated 5 to be on top)Just continuing on. You may not have any side effects right now but just wait till you do go off it. You'll have the worst headaches of your lifetime. Not too mention the bleeding for months on end. No one should have to go through this just to not get pregnant. In fact I would rather have been pregnant then to go through this. I wish I never took that SHIT!!!! To all those who feel me, I know exactly what your goin through and your not alone. I hope one day this drug is banned from all women. F 23 5 years
 1/17/2006
 5  Heavy periods None. Before I took Depo Provera I was on the birth control pill. The pill caused blood clots which almost caused my death...thankfully I was saved in time. My reason for being on Depo Provera (and prior to that, the pill) was/is for extremely heavy periods - ones lasting months at a time and causing me to be weak. Also, months of periods over the years ruined many of my clothes... I have not experienced any negative side effects. I haven't gained any weight, and I haven't lost any hair. Maybe I am a lucky one, but I can't say anything bad about the shot. F 27 5 years
 11/27/2005
 5  1. Acne 2. contraception 1. As my periods stopped, so did my monthly mood swings - i was happier and had no bloating so ate less, and my weight consequently balanced out. 2. My skin cleared up after 7 years of teenage acne. i stopped taking it a year ago and my acne came back after a few months so I know this is the reason. 3. My teenage depression and PMS days totally stopped. I know it works in other ways for others but as I react very badly to all forms of Pill I have tried I can only say that my life is better for Depo Provera!! I stopped taking it to "have a break" on the advice of a couple of (I can only assume) less well-informed doctors and each time I went back on it I found it worked less immediately and slightly less well. I would say if it works for you carry on taking it continuously, don't get persuaded out of it by people who find the thought of not menstruating "unnatural". F 25 5 years
 5/22/2006
 5  Endometriosis I experienced prolonged bleeding the first year (off and on), it eventually stopped. No weight gain, no mood-swings, no migraines. My skin cleared up. I am incredibly satisfied with Depo. I did not experience any horrible side effects except the initial breakthrough bleeding which eventually stoped. I don't think Depo is right for everyone, but for me it was a last resort that also happened to be the best resort. F 25 5 years
 4/22/2007
 5  prevent pregnancy none - not one - no weight gain, in fact I lost weight, and I didn't menstruate the whole time, which was fabulous, and there were no mood swings of any kind. I loved this form of birth control - it is reasonably priced and foolproof. I've stopped because of the concern of bone density loss - I'd been on for five years. It's taken a year to get my cycle started again, and it sucks. I'm moody and irrational and my periods now are worse than they ever were before. I'd consider going back to Depo and drinking more milk. F 33 5 years
 9/11/2006
 5  Stop unwanted periods In the first 3 months (October 1996)irregular spotting, felt more emotional (easy to cry). But, after the second shot (3 mths later), no more spotting and emotions are normal.I get mine every 3 mths since. Love not having my period. I was concerned about my bone density from the fine print warning, so this year (2012), had a Cat Scan that showed I have better than average bone density. Now let me explain, I eat dairy and take a multi vitamin and magnesium and Vitamin D (5000 iu a day), so I am absorbing my calcium and have healthy bones. I'm 47, by the way. I eat nutrient dense foods, including animal proteins eggs and so on. I think having a healthy diet has helped me. I contacted this company and they got back to me the same day. Good service. F 47 5 years
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 5  Lost right ovary due to ovariancyst Gained 40 lbs. in five years and never bled an ounce. Very convenient. And even life-saving for some. I had numerous cysts on my ovaries and underwent over a dozen laproscopic surgeries. One became so large it caused my ovary to twist (because of the weight) and blood flow was cut off to it. After major emergency surgery to remove the now dead ovary, I knew it was not just a convenience or child-bearing issue... it could mean life or death. I have not experienced one cyst on my remaining ovary since starting the depo-shot five years ago. F 28 5 years
 3/1/2009
 5  Birth Control I am surprised to see so many complaints. I was on the shot for 5-years and had no problems. I didn't even gain weight until I quit smoking 6-7 months ago. Even then, my weight gain was minimal (15 lbs, going from 107 to about 122 lbs). I would get my shot every 11 weeks on the dot and hadn't had a period in years. It was fabulous. I would stay on it longer except that my doctor said that it is not recommended for longer than 5-years. F 35 5 years
 1/29/2008
 5  No periods! Mild acne This is the best form of birth control ever invented! I love it. I haven't had a period in over 4 years, no cramps, no bloating, no mood swings. The only side effect I've noticed is my face breaks out more than it used to. Other than that, I have no complaints and would recommend it to anyone. F 35 5 years
 11/7/2007
 5  no periods and borth control None that I know of. It's gross to think about were my dead cells are in my body. I have to get ride of them somehow and if I'm not having a period how are all the dead cells going to leave my body? They don't. I do spot ever 6 months. When I do it's gross everything is dark and I can see it's not like a healthy period. I hear stories all the time from people I know or read about how bad the shot is but, when I ask my doc. if taking the shot for to long has side affects; I'm always told it will not effect me. I've been on the shot for about 5 yrs now. I can see what does come out about every 6 mon. and it's not healthy! F 25 5 years
 3/14/2005
 5  birth control Possible weight gain, but weight has been an issue for me my entire life, so I can't easily blame it on the depo. Low- to non-existant sex drive. This is the best birth control I've tried so far--except the lack of sex drive...which is an ironic twist, since I started taking Depo because we were having sex all the time! F 30 5 years
 4/4/2004
 5  Can't take estrogen-based bc Acne, slight weight gain Not having periods is fantastic. Before taking Depo I had severe menstrual cramps, migraines and mood swings, and Depo solved all that. I gained 5-10 pounds after starting, but have been able to keep my weight steady since then. It does aggravate my acne slightly. Overall, it's been great. F 32 5 years
 9/23/2004
 5  Prevent Pregnacy Surprisingly, Just Back Pains I have been taking Depo since i was 15yrs. old and i am STILL taking it. ive had my period twice since ive been on it and that was because i was late taking my next shot. when i did get my period it lasted a month then i took my shot again. i hate to say it but ive had plenty of unprotected sex and never came close to gettin pregnant. and LUCKY ME, i NEVER gained any weight. i am the same weight i was when i started taking it, which was 5 yrs. ago!!! i guess the side affects aint the same for everyone. the only side affect i ever experienced was... back pains, which were very painfull. but im worried that the side affects aint going to last forever which is making me want to stop taking Depo but i hate for me to have my period for a whole month again. F 20 5 years
 3/20/2009
 5  Birth control; heavy periods no period, lack of sex drive I absolutely loved it! I took Depo for 5 years (starting when I was 21) and had no period the entire time. My fiance turned husband also loved the fact that we didn't have to use any other form of birth control. We decided that we wanted to have children when I was 26 and I stopped the shot; we started trying 12 months after my last shot and I was pregnant 2 months later. After my pregnancy was over and my periods returned, they were lighter and shorter than any I'd had before the depo (from 8 days of VERY HEAVY bleeding to 4-5 days, with only 2 days of heavy bleeding) and I could predict my periods down to the hour. This continued after my second pregnancy, as well. While I can't say for sure that it was the depo, I certainly can't complain. F 31 5 years
 5/11/2009
 5  Not to get pregnant Bloated stomach I've been on the deposit for 5 years now. My stomach just looks bigger. F 34 5 years
 5/2/2015
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 5  horrible cramps and lengthy periods The first shot cause some serious cramping, but by the time I went in for my second one I was fine. My doctor warned me that with this shot you could gain weight because it holds your water weight. So I started drinking 12 oz of water a day and I work out three times a week. Unlike most people I am losing weight on this shot! It is possible not to gain weight, just drink tons of water because it keeps you from over indulging in food and from holding on the water weight!: ) F 27 5 years
 2/15/2014
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