DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2470 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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 3  prevent from pregnancy i have experienced up and down low moods and at the start of the injection i was tired and no energy for days with a 10month old to care for full time. it has given me occasional thrush and a normal cyecle including light spotting but in general, not to bad this time around! not going back to it though not in a million years! F 38
1X day		 1/15/2012
 3  No More Babies Sore arm Alot of people are saying that there will be weight gain, mood swings, and no periods. I was told that birth control tricks your body into thinking that your body is actually pregnant and that explains all these side effects. I just got my shot today and i was very nervous thinking about weight gain. I hope and pray that that wont happen to me because im already trying to lose this weight i gained after my daughter was born 4 months ago.. F 20
1X day		 12/7/2011
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 3  nurse I haven't taken Depo. However, I can tell you that A LOT of the problems described in the No drug is great for you... it is a risk benefit thing... I think for MANY it is way better than getting pregnant, especially for their undesired offspring... F 32
11/15/2004
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5/3/2007
 3   i take this shot because i have a moderate case of endometriosis. birth control wasn't strong enough, so this was my last option. after about the first week on the shot, i felt mild to no pelvic pain at all. however i did break out severely and wasn't able to control it even with proactiv. (it used to work like magic for me). ive also had strange food cravings for days, and also spent days in HORRIBLE mood swings. severe depression no matter how good my day was going, lashing out and secluding myself. a lot of angst:/ F 19
1/16/2009
 3  Severe menstrual cramps! Irritability, mood swings, anxiety attacks, depression, lost weight, have zero tolerance. After 1st shot, experienced brownish discharge everyday had to wear a liner all the time, no periods, occasional light cramping. I'm at my wits end with my mood swings and being mesirable all the time. Taking anything and everything out on my family with constant yelling...husband cannot tolerate it any longer and is putting a strain on our marriage! My reason for taking this was to have light periods and no cramps! Now I have no periods, and slight cramping & a bunch of ATTITUDE! I've taken my second shot last week..which will be my last! Another doctor told me that they are pulling this off the shelves due do bone density, my age I'm at high risk. Oh yeah and lack of sex = NO SEX! F 39
11/14/2008
 3  to prevent pregnancy no sex drive whatsoever, incredibly moody, and tired ALL THE TIME. this is the first month of my second shot....so ive been taking depo for about 4-5 months now. F 20
5/21/2009
 3  Dont Want Kids So Ive been on depo since march 2013 Everythigs kinda okay while im on depo I have NO PERIODS . But I have gained a lot of weight some days I feel pregnant and look pregnant so I take tests . it makes my back hurt and I feel movement in my stomach often Basically it justs makes me fat F 17
1X O		 5/8/2014
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 2  wanted no periods panic attacks, mood swings, increased impatience and anxiety and prone to violent hysteria, weight gain, hunger increase, worse periods and bad cramps for the first month and couple weeks i did not bleed, so i was happy bc i was warned that there would be spotting. Well, now i have my period with horrible cramps and intense bleeding, not to mention i'm always hungry and have definetly gained weight in like a month. not to mention the heightened anxiety, horrible panic attacks, increased depression and very violent mood swings. I do not reccomend this to anybody, yes i do know ppl who have had no side effects, but i must say they are probably very few in number and extremley lucky!! i don't think i plan on getting the next shot unless this period/bleeding stops F 18
5/4/2007
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10/5/2006
 2  contraceptive spotting and bleeding for 25 so far... i was hoping this would be the best birth control for me, because i am not good and remembering to take the pill. and i heard that this will stop your period al together... i am coming up on the end of this injection, have to get another in 2 weeks... my period came on regular schedule.. and hasnt gone away. its just a little spotting for a few hours a day , but then some random days its like a full period. i am very hesitant about getting my next injection, but people tell me it gets better with each one and your body just has to get used to it. F 21
1X M		 9/23/2011
 2   Weight gain , acne , mood swings , depression . Before starting the depo shot , I asked about the side effects & my doctor mentioned weight gain . She said as long as I stay active & eat healthy, it shouldn't be a problem . Overall, I eat healthy & exercise often . I have gained about 30 lbs in about 6 months . I also get NO period what so ever . Although it's nice, isn't that unhealthy to not have one? I wouldn't recommend the depo shot & will not be going back for another shot :( F 18
1X O		 10/10/2010
 1  to prevent pregnancy headaches almost every day, nausea, backpain, vomiting, blurry vision, light headed, mood swings, alot of abdominal pain TO ME THIS IS THE WORST DRUG EVER. I WAS TRYING TO GET A QUICK BIRTH CONTROL AND END UP GETTING A QUICK TICKET TO HELL. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE HOSPITAL TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH ME UNTIL I STOPPED AND DECIDED TO LOOK UP SOME REVIEWS. NOW THAT IM SEEING ALL OF THESE REALLY BAD REVIEWS I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE RESEARCH ON IT BEFORE GETTING BECAUSE LORD KNOWS I NEVER WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IT. MY DR DID NOT HAVE A CONSULTATION WITH ME THEY JUST GAVE ME APPT TO GET THE SHOT SO I WAS NOT EDUCATED AT ALL AND THE ONLY THING THAT MADE ME EDUCATE MYSELF ON IT IS BECAUSE OF ALL THE THINGS G0ING WRONG WITH ME IS REALLY STARTING TO SCARE ME. I RECOMMEND NO ONE TO GET THIS SHOT. ADDING SYNTHETIC HORMONES IS BAD FOR YOUR BODY ANYWAYS. I REALLY REGRET GETTING THIS. I HAVE TWO MORE MONTHS TO GO AND IM JUST PRAYING I DONT LOSE MY MIND BEFORE THEN. THIS IS MY FIRST AND LAST SHOT. F 21
1X O		 10/6/2010
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 1  To not get pregnant. nausea, BIG TIME headaches, stomach pain, Breast tender and hardness, Tired all the time, Not eating, Sometimes eating ALOT. I would not recommend the Depo shot to no one. When i got it i was excited, my periods were going to stop for two months and then come at the third month, which thats what the doctor told me. Which was NOT true. The first shot i got i was bleeding for 20 days straight and then Poof it was gone. When the third month came there was nothing. I was a little worried so when i went to get my next shot the doctor told me some girls dont even get their period for a whole year.. So i got the secong shot on march and ever since then i been so moody, i cry sometimes for no reason, i get mad at everything. I take it out on my family. am always tired i need a nap of three hours each day to feel good. and the headaches OMG i have them every single day. and they get worse if i dont take an Advil to stop it. Its been almost 8 months since i got the last shot. and i have no spotting or bleeding at all. am worried i dont wana get sick. am tired of these pains in my stomach and the hungryness i always get. Yet am losing pounds. Please girls dont get this shot, i really wish i didnt take it, but i did.. now i wish everything can go back to normal. M 18
1X day		 10/28/2010
 1  prevent pregnancy headaches, weight gain, eating a lot, mood swings, unhappy about myself F 17
26mg 1X AN		 12/12/2010
 1  Birth Control This drug is dangerous and has made my life literally, a living hell for the past couple months! I have severe anxiety attacks that occur almost daily. I have shortness of breath, massive headaches, fatiqued, hot sweats.. etc. I had a severe panic attack the other day and had to go to the emergency room. I cannot leave my home because I get dizzy and feel like I am going to pass out. I know feel this way in my own home. I am a prisoner in my own home because of this aweful drug! Two more months and hopefully this drug will be out of my system so I can go back to living a normal life again! F 25
1X AN		 12/25/2010
 1  birth control nausea, headaches, fatigue, bleeding I only got 1 shot under the insistance of the dr. after having a very premature baby. 6 months later I have bee bleeding nonstop for 7 weeks with constant nausea. So hard to care for my family like this. Those who are so happy with depo....wait until you try to stop taking it. F 35
1X O		 1/17/2011
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 1  to stop bleeding from fibroids All of you that are having these horrific side effects from this drug please contact the FDA with your complaints. I called them and they didn't have any. Please, Please, contact them and let's get this drug off the market before it hurts any on else. F 53
1 shot 1X day		 7/15/2010
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 1  birth control Severe anxiety, depression, hair falling out, nausea & vomiting, dizziness My 18 yr old daughter had 3 shots. After the 3rd one she began having severe anxiety attacks. 1 ER visit, 2 doctors visits, a multitude of medical tests (all normal), 1 psychiatrist & a prescription for antianxiety/antidepression medication later, she is finally starting to feel a little better. The psychiatrist told us that 60% of women taking depo will suffer from depression. So her last shot was 5/1/10 & she is still anxious & depressed but able to funtion (she has not been able to do anything with her friends all summer, has not been able to work). She has nausea every morning, hair is still falling out, vaginal bleeding every other day. This has been the worst time ever for our whole family. DO NOT GET THESE SHOTS, THEY ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ! F 18
1X day		 8/18/2010
 1  To control heavy bleeding moody, stay emotional, severe abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, no sex drive, fatigue all the time, loss of hair. This is my first time taking the shot. I took the shot back in May to control my heavy bleeding. I would not recommend this shot to anyone. I started spotting June 8th. And every since I have been bleeding. The abdominal pain is unbearable. I ended up in the emergency room. I am still bleeding right to this day. They told me that this was to control my bleeding but I have bled more this way than having a normal period. At least I know what to expect when My period did start. I rather bleed for seven days and have a couple of days of heavy bleeding than the unknown of not knowing when you going to stop. this shot sucks. Im bleeding heavy and dropping clots and losing alot of blood to the point I feel as if im about to pass out. To anybody thats thinking about taking this shot, educate yourself and ask your doctor about the side effects cause my doctor didnt tell me anything and give me any type of information. F 37
1X day		 7/5/2010

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