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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 1  Birth control I bled on the progesterone only pill. My dr gave me the shot informing me I won't get a period anymore on the shot. 1st month good. Now I'm bleeding every day for 9 days with no promises of ending. I am working overtime to pay for the tampons and pads. Not worth it for pregnancy because I can't have sex with all the bleeding. I'm not happy at all. F 41 40 days
1X day		 9/7/2020
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 5  severe anemia, heavy periods depression, severe mood swings, irregular bleeding, tissue charge MISINFORMED - SIDEEFFECTS UNBEARABLE I was given the shot because I have severe anemia and I was having heavy periods. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT THE SHOT WOULD STOP MY PERIODS. I wasn't told about the side effects or about all the controversy surrounding the Depo. I have not stopped bleeding since I received the shot Jan.19 causing me to be extremely tired. I have severe mood swings along with being depressed. I lost my job because I couldn't focus and I am irritated all the time. This is a warning to anyone considering the Depo shot, read the warnings and side effects. I am amazed at the negative effects it has had. For some people, no side effects occured but for others, the side effects have greatly negatively impacted their lives. I'm not getting the second shot and I want to warn women thinking of the Depo to reconsider. Research all of the testimonies, warnings and side effects so you can make the decision that is right for you. I wish I had!!!!!! F 32 42 days
 3/1/2007
 3  Prevent Pregnancy Extreme Headaches, Dizzyness with Headaches, Swelling, Tired all the time, bad mood swings, depression, No motivation. F 21 45 days
1X M		 7/9/2011
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 2  prevent pregnancy i started the shot late july 2009 after terminating a pregnancy. since then i have only gained 4 pounds, no acne, sex drive hasn't changed but it seems like since i have been on the shot i spot everyday. about a week ago i got my first period since being on the shot and its heavier than my regular period has ever been. i've passed 3 huge blood clots in a matter of 3 days [which scared the life out of me] and its lasting longer than usual. honestly if i would've known that i'd be bleeding the whole summer and some i'd have rather not taken any bc. F 20 45 days
 9/4/2009
 1  birth control Very heavy bleeding,mood swings A month after my first shot I got my period, I began having really bnad cramps and felt like I needed to go to the bathroom. I felt a cramp coming and that's when I passed my first piece of uterine lining..... yes lining. The size of a golf ball which was so painful and shocking that I has my husband take me to the e.r. while in the e.r. I pass many other pieces of tissue, which was then followed by large blood clots and heheavy bleeding (more than 3 pads an hour) please do not use this drug. the gyn later explained to me that all these side effects were normal. B.S. I beg you please do not use the depo shot F 21 45 days
 3/1/2009
 1  Avoid getting pregnant Depression , anxiety, mood swings , extreme anger, tired , irritable, headaches F 33 45 days
 1/11/2020
 1  Cease periods Extreme fatigue, lightheaded, joint and muscle soreness/stiffness, bladder pressure, constipation, excessive bloating, weight gain, anxiety, paranoia, depression, moodiness, acne, loss of tooth enamel, poor circulation PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE LENGTH OF TIME IT TOOK TO FEEL BETTER! I need to know how long on average I will experience symptoms. If anyone could please contact me ASAP I would appreciate it. I am nearly suicidal over feeling helpless. I am constantly over eating. My life is on hold. I can't do anything normally or function like I used to. People tell me I seem dead already! F 18 47 days
150 mg 1X O		 1/29/2011
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 1  prevent pregnacy mood swings, depression, nasia i would not recomend this to anyone. i wake up some mornings mad for no reason, and will stay mad for the majority of the day. i have horrible mood swings, many people have told me that i am i different person now that i am on the shot. and mind you i have only got it once, and im not returning for the next one. its not worth it! F 18 50 days
1 1X AN		 2/16/2010
 1  birth control no period followed by double period, migraines, bad mood swings I was on the shot about 15 years ago. I had no problem and no period for the whole summer. I decided to try it again. I had talked to my FP doctor because I have bad migraines (that put in the hospital for 4 day at a time) and very heavy periods every month. We decided that the benefits might help. Were we wrong. I was in the ER this weekend because I felt like I was in labor (I have had 2 babies) and bleeding heavy. They told me it was a double period and that I should contact my OB/GYN. I have had a migrain for 3 weeks now. I just got out of the hospital Thursday. I have been take percocets like crazy just so I'm not in pain. I'm also taking meds for the nausea. I feel like I'm pregnant. I know I'm not because I have had blood work done. I will never use the shot again. I also hope I don't bleed and feel sick for the next month while the shot expires! F 28 53 days
 6/8/2009
 3  Birth Control Weight gain/loss of period/mild cramping/eczema on legs I went on Depo-Provera because I wasn't comfortable being on the pill. I'm terribly forgetful and figured this would be a great way to get contraception without having to take it every day. So far it's been 60 days. Right after my first injection I lost my period completely, which I'm honestly not complaining about. I've gained about 15lbs but I feel I could better control the weight gain if I really wanted to work at it. My only major complaint is the eczema on my legs. I started Depo-Provera in December so I attributed the itchy patches to dry skin caused by the weather. They haven't gotten better and it's starting to spread from my lower to my upper legs. While this is uncomfortable, I'm still not ready to wright Depo off completely. I'm giving it another three months and if I'm still scratchy or if I gain more weight, I'm switching to Ortho Tri Cyclin. F 23 60 days
1 shot 1X AN		 3/17/2012
 1  pregenancy prevention I have become a shell of a woman. I cry uncontrollably. I have muscle and joint pain to the point of stroke. I have panic attacks. Beyond panic attacks. Complete mental breakdowns. This has never happened in my 36 years. My chest is tight, my mind racing or compleltey full of depressive thoughts. I cannot stop sleeping now, whereas I could not sleep at all before. Both sleeping symptoms all in 2months. Breast-tenderness, nausua, blurred-vision...I was a happy person before. I have lost my job, about to lose my boyfriend. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! I am currently cramping and making my best effort to keep away from pharmatcuticals of all kinds. Please help me, GOD! F 36 60 days
1X AN		 5/20/2010
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 1  endometrosis major weight gain F 36 60 days
 4/1/2007
 1  contraceptiion Dizziness, breast pain, headaches, tiredness, bleeding on and off, F 34 60 days
 6/3/2006
 1  avoid pregnancy i had only 2 injections and realized that i was gaining weight and severe acne, sex drive was gone and mood swings.. because of the many changes i decided to go online.. I want to sue my doctor.. i specifially asked her if they were any side effects to be aware of and she said no.. nothing major Yes .. it is major.. a year later my period had not regulated.. my husband cheated on me because i just refused to give him sex.. THE DRUG IS AWFUL.. please stop ruining people's lives!!! F 29 60 days
 10/23/2008
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 2  Birth control alternative to pills Non-stop bleeding, mood swings I have been on depo for 2 months. I wanted to get an IUD but the planned parenthood wouldn't do an IUD because I haven't had children and it could rip my uterine wall? and I wouldn't be able to have children which to me was an acceptable risk. Now I can't even have intercourse because I have been bleeding non-stop for a month. I have had terrible mood swings and have recently lost my boyfriend of a year because he didn't understand why I was in such a bad mood. Of course, I didn't understand either. Now I'm upset, depressed and would have rather had an IUD and risked never having children which I don't really want anyway. I am so unhappy with this medication. F 30 62 days
 4/11/2007
 1  Birth control Vomitting, headaches, stomach aches, cramps, hot sweats, excessive bleeding. As soon as I got my first shot 2 days later I started my period. It lasted 3 weeks. 5 days later my period started up again and is continuing for the 2nd week. I get hot sweats and stomach aches that lead to vomitting. F 19 70 days
 8/24/2009
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 1  Stop getting pregnant After reading everyone's comments about panic attacks and so on, I've finally realised it is the injection been in and out of hospital with heart palpitations, feeling scared all the time , having hot and cold sweats and the doctor thinks it's anxiety so he's put me on meds that I probably don't need to be on. Can't wait for it to be out of my system Don't get it. F 24 70 days
1X AN		 1/7/2021
 1  part of "Essure" perm BC Constant depression with mood swings ranging from violent anger to imobilizing saddness and crying. Since about 30 days in I have been spotting constantly, cramping nearly every day. In combination with this and the fact I have been very antisocial, my sex life went from flourishing to NON-existant. I've gained about two dress sizes because of the combination of not-eating due to neasua and binge-eating for comfort food. I've developed a bad gas problem and have broken out in acne all over, including occational cyct-like welps in my private area. I've even had mild dizzy spells. I have insomnia at night, but the first thing I do when I get home every day is nap because I'm so tired. DON'T DO IT! No amount of over-the counter or holistic treatment eases this. I would never have to begin with but it's a contractual part of the Essure procedure of permanant BC. I WOULDN'T WISH THIS ON MY WORST ENEMY!!! F 29 74 days
 4/7/2008
 1  Essure procedure Period started late by one week -- that was 45 days ago. Still bleeding! Not heavy, but still not fun! I was given this shot in order to have the Essure procedure. No pros or cons discussed with me. I did my own research. I was hesitant but figured it was one time deal. My hesitancy was more because of my age - 41 - and I didn't want to jack with my hormones - more afraid of an emotional roller coaster. Didn't expect non-stop bleeding, since I took the pill in my 20's and had very light periods. My physician said the shot is more to thin the lining of the uterus to make the procedure easier. After 3 months, for birth control, she suggested another shot until tubal blockage is confirmed. I told her I will chose absentince over more hormones of any kind! I don't think this doctor gets a cut in $ because I picked up the presription at the pharmacy. My brother, a Physician's assistant, says women get fat on this shot. Thank goodness I've been able to maintain. F 41 75 days
 1/9/2009
 1  Didn't want to et pregnant I was given 3 shot total. One of the shots was early. I start gaining weight 5 pounds a week. I was little and weighed about 125 pounds now I'm 199 pounds and haven't been able to get pregnant. I wish the Dr would of told me the side effects that you can gain weight and it's hard to get pregnant later in life. I didn't have a period for 4 years after the third shot. When I did my period was black for 2 years. This is not right. Where do your blood goes? It has to sit some where because it comes out black when your period returns. I recommend if you don't want these complication you might want to think twice about it. It might won't happen to you but I have heard that alot have gain and the other side effects and then I have heard that some people have not had a problem w/ the weightgain or delay in pregnancy. Sincerely Kalamazoo. Yea where I was born and raised. F 41 75 days
 8/14/2007
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