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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 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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 1  Safer sex-no pregnancy too many to mention- a lot of fatigue please email me about your experience-especially if you feel better and how long that took. [email protected] F 18 75 days
150mg 1X O		 2/27/2011
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 2  to prepare for Essure procedure constant spotting about three weeks after taking 1st shot I had used Depo Provera when I was in my early thrities with wonderful results. The one down side was when I stopped the shot, I had cramps so bad I ended up in the hospital. That should have been a sign however I am not interested in having more children and began the process for permanent birth control which involved using some type of hormonal assistance. I never remembered to take BC regularly so I figured the shot was a safe option. Wrong answer. I have been spotting everyday since October 29 that approximately 54 days just shy of two months. So I accomplished my goal permanent birth control because I am not comfortable having sex while I continue to "adjust". Hopefully my doctor and I can come up with a solution short of a hysterectomy to stop the spotting. F 44 80 days
 12/19/2008
 4  contraceptive The only thing I can contribute to this shot is a little weight gain... I get ravenously hungry the week before the time I would have usually had a period. I did this with bc pills, but NO where near this badly. I have NO periods or spotting with this shot, which is really nice! I haven't had any of the other side effects that most of the people have posted, but I also was already taking Lexapro for anxiety, so that might have helped me. Plus, my doc started me on a Vit D/D3, Calcium and Fish Oil regimen shortly after starting the shots, so that may be helping with the muscle/joint problems. Honestly, the side effects listed here are the ones I used to get with every kind of bc pill I used to take. I HATE bc pills and will NEVER go back on them... I think it all just adds up to your body chemistry and what works best for you. I think most women do best on some type of bc pill, I just wasn't one of them... but as bad as they made me feel, I wouldn't tell people to never take them... like I said it just depends on your body chemistry. Good luck to those of you who have had issues with the shot! I know how frustrated I was with the pill!!! F 35 90 days
once/3 mos 1X O		 8/25/2010
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 4  Birth Control Light-moderate irregular bleeding, dryness, lowered sex drive, hungry all the time, anti-social Depo has some side effects for me but i would still recommend it. The irregular bleeding is tolerable and an acceptable alternative to having kids in my opinion. The dryness is annoying but KY helps so that is tolerable as well. My sex drive was lowered a little but we're still quite active so no issues there. The hunger is pretty severe. I gained 10 lbs the first month on the shot but have managed not to gain anymore. I eat all the time. I'm only 140 and flucuate to 135 every couple weeks. It's not awful but just a forewarn to any girls thinking about depo. I've become very anti-social and this is probably the worst part. Friends i used to hang out with all the time i dont feel like seeing quite as often. But I'm working on it. it's hard for me to leave the house to get groceries if my husband isn't coming with me. Thankfully i havent expereinced any mood swings as of yet. F 20 90 days
1X O		 4/8/2011
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 2  to avoid pregnancy depression>>>suicidal ideation, anxiety, change in appetite, mood swings, trouble sleeping, stomach pains While it was VERY convenient to just have the shot and mind my own business, it caused a lot of mood swings for me. I am already being medicated for anxiety and depression, so I assume that I was predisposed to the mood changes, but I noticed that my thoughts were extremely hopeless during the time when my cycle should have been going. My boyfriend noted the change in my behavior and told me to never get that shot, again....so I listened :) F 24 90 days
 11/24/2009
 1  Stop excessive menstrual bleeding LOST MY MIND! Caused severe depression. Later, after taking the depo, here is what I learned: I took the Depo to combat my heavy periods. I had heavy periods because I had no natural progesterone in my body. I had no natural progesterone in my body because I put my body under major stress. The biggest mistake I made in my life was OVERDIETING. NEVER DO LOW CARB DIETING OR IT WILL MESS UP YOUR ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! I eventually healed from the depo. Also, don't take any so called bio-identical progesterone to counter the depo. ALL HORMONAL birth control causes some sort of whackadoodle change in your emotions and brain chemistry. Depo Provera is just the most dramatic, and most evil. Depo actually stresses out your system. You can actually have your stress levels tested by checking your adrenals. If you are looking to heal from Depo, you must heal your adrenals. It takes time; there is no magic elixir or potion or pill. You can expect to feel normal again in about 9 months to 18 months from the date of the shot. Get your adrenals tested: www.diagnostechs.com so you have a gauge on exactly how much your system is stressed out. F 39 90 days
 9/28/2008
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 1  heavy and long periods Literally within 1 week of getting this horrible shot I started breaking out like a 13 year old, I became severely depressed and hated everyone and everything. I could not stop crying ( I have a history of depression and my doc should have never put me on this shot), I felt like there was no hope with anything in my life and I just didn't care. I got the shot on Oct 20, 2008 instead of having the endometrial ablation, I figured why have surgery if the shot could stop my periods? Well, that was the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life....I decided to have the ablation right away knowing I would not be getting the shot anymore. I had the ablation done Dec 1, 2008, my 90 days from the depo shot was up about 4 days ago and I have not stopped bleeding since I had the ablation!!!! Not sure if this bleeding is from the lingering side effects of the depo shot or the ablation. The ablation is supposed to slow your periods down or even stop them. As of today I have been bleeding for 5 This shot is no good!!!! It's POISON M 41 90 days
 1/22/2009
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 1  birthcontrol method MIGRAINES! weight gain and constant spotting/bleeding I got the depo shot 2 days after I gave birth to my second son. I wanted the convienience of not having to take the pill. I will NEVER get the shot again! I've gained weight, I get migraines and I have been on my period since I hgave birth to my son almost 3 months ago! NOT FUN! To top it all off I have ZERO SEX DRIVE! My sister was on the shot for 5 years and she now has major thyroid problems and it ate away at her bones! This stuff is bad news and because of what it did to me I faithfully take my pill everyday! F 23 90 days
 2/26/2009
 1  Pregnancy prevention ECZEMA!!!! NIGHT SWEATS, MIGRAINES AFTER EXERCISE, HAVE TO DRINK 1 GAL. OF WATER A DAY TO PREVENT MIGRAINES AND 2 GAL. + IBUPROFEN ON THE DAYS I WORK OUT, MOOD SWINGS, DEPRESSION, LOSS OF SEX DRIVE, BLEEDING EVERY DAY MEDIUM-LIGHT FLOW. OHH DID I MENTION ECZEMA!!!! I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS TYPE OF BIRTH CONTROL TO ANY ONE! F 30 90 days
 1/30/2008
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 1  contraceptive severe depression, loss of appetite AWFUL experience with this drug. I was so emotionally messed-up during the three months I was on this drug that I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and I had to take "Incompletes" in a couple of college classes. The worst part: once you get "the shot" you're stuck with the side effects for 3 months. If you've ever been diagnosed with depression, even if you're fine before considering this drug, please discuss other options with your doctor! F 31 90 days
 5/19/2007
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 1  Pregnancy prevention and no periods always hungry, stomach bloating, abnormal continuous period, alwats tired after getting my first shot, about 5 weeks later, I got my period. I still have it and it's been about 6 weeks now. I am always low on energy, I have to force myself to get out of bed, and do anything with my daughter. Coffee helps only for about an hour. I'm always thinking about eating something. This is rediculous. And low libido. F 22 90 days
1X day		 8/16/2010
 1  To prevent pregnancy Made my life a living hell. At the age of 16 i was close to losing the roof over my head lost my friends and family .I would have severe mood swings, throwing things being mean to others, not thinking clearly, and eating all the time .I have said such mean, rude crude, things to my mother that our relationship is nothing ,my boyfriend is annoyed with me, dont know how much more he will tolerate my mood swings. he is all ive got left since ive said and done such horrible things to others. I hope in Jan the effects have warn off .hopefully i can repair what ive done. The makers of this drug should be hung. Did you know they use depo as a sterilization method for sex offenders. anyone know of any natural cures to reverse the side effects of this medication or something that would help . Doctor wanted to put me on deppression meds. which i feel why would i do that for something you didnt tell me about. F 16 90 days
2X O		 11/17/2010
 1  birth control/essure non stop period, huge increase in acne i had the essure procedure done (awesome) in conjuntion with a 3 mo dose of depo provera to ensure not getting pregnant while essure has its 3 mo healing period. NON STOP periods and the acne outbreak out of control. face, arms, chest, back, stomach. very tired, depressed. i would never recommend this birth control F 40 90 days
1X O		 3/17/2011
 1  Birth control/convenience Severe acne, mood swings, crazy suicidal thoughts, weight gain, low self esteem. My acne was unbelievable, a new pimple EVERYDAY. I gained FIVE lbs and didn't change anything. I hate it. Yes it's convenient, but not if it drives you crazy and puts your loved ones through hell! F 21 90 days
1X O		 3/16/2011
 1  Pills gave me a headache Weight gain, depression WOW, I just had a light bulb go off in my head today. I have been wondering what in the world is wrong with me! I had taken depo for 7 years before i had my son and never experienced any side effects and thought it was the best birth control ever. Everyone i knew hated it and i didnt understand why. 3 months ago i decided to get back on it because pills were giving me headaches. I just had my second shot yesterday and i am regretting it with everything i am. To know that i have 3 months plus of hell to go through before i get this out of my system. I am so depressed, i care about nothing, have no energy to do anything. Oh and the weight gain just mulitiplies the depression...Would not recommend this drug to anyone because if you experience the adverse effects there is nothing you can do to get it out of your system! F 29 90 days
1X AN		 5/9/2010
 1  Birth control Gained 30lbs in three months, cystic acne on face, back, chest, severe depression, no sex drive, hair growth on chin, PCOD, no period for a year after only one shot I think they should ban this drug. I know some people love it, but it has ruined three years of my life. I am just now getting over some of the side effects. I will sadly always have the PCOD now though. F 31 90 days
 10/6/2008
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 1  Birth control Weight gain, mood swings and depression, and some really fun irregular bleeding that manifested at the "best" times....NOT!!! Side effects are not worth it and once it's there you're stuck with it! I have never in my life freaked out and thrown something through a window...but I did it on Depo. Gained weight even though I am athletic and experienced depression for the first time in 2 years (which my Dr did not even consider-and I have a history of it) In addition forget about oral sex since you can't predict when you will start bleeding. I cannot wait for this CRAP to be out of MY body and would not recommend it to anyone! F 40 90 days
 10/24/2007
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 1  birth control MIGRAINES!!!! Horrible migraines! And I've been off the shot since 1998 and I STILL get migraines to this day! My menstrual cycle was constant and I had horrible migraines so I decided not to get the next shot. I still suffer from migraines to this day. The Doc told me it would only take like 6 months for it to leave my system but well its what 2004 now? Hmmph. F 27 90 days
 11/8/2004
 1  Endometriosis Depression, anxiety, nausea, rage, harmful and suicidal thoughts. Weight gain, barely ate but went from a size 10 to a size 24 in three months. Feeling of loss, sadness and violation. Mood swings. Loss of appetite for everything. Loss of self confidence and self worth. I could no longer see a woman in the mirror just a thing. Dizziness, exhaustion, the list goes on. I actually took this when I was 21 but the mental health effects stayed with me and I have lived in Hell for 25 years. I wake up with no desire to live the day. Spend the day waiting for it to be over and cry myself to sleep. I met a wonderful man but still no sign of children and no idea if I can ever have them again. I did not ask to have this drug, I was threatened with a hysterectomy if I did not take it by a consultant who can no longer practice. This drug has robbed me of 25 years and almost destroyed my life. Do not let it do it to you. F 46 90 days
10mg 1X day		 5/5/2021
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