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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 2  birth control mood swings, inhibitions of the libido, and I feel like I have turn into this horrible person that I'm not. I will not take this poison again. Please read and educate your self prior to making a decision in regards to using the shot for birth control. This shot can change your life for the worst. F 33 1 weeks
 3/29/2009
 2  Prevention of Pregnancy It was too hard to remember to take the pill, so I opted for something I didn't have to take consistently. I was so excited to get this shot, the first two days or so were okay, except my attitude was very nasty and I found myself very easily angered. I actually got the shot the first day of my period, so once I got off my period there was only minimal spotting. Less than a week, I started feeling short of breath and one day it had gotten so bad I had gone to the ER. They told me I had a blood clot in my lung. Now, I have a history of blood clots and I informed my nurse. She insisted Depo Provera would actually thin my blood, and be less of a risk than the pill. Bullshit. F 20 1 weeks
 4/1/2017
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 2  A safety net to fall on I was so excited to be on birth control... But i did not know how it would make me feel.... I always feel drained of energy and i feel very weak. My back hurts and my throat is sore. Everything on my body is very tender and im always hot but when i try to make myself cold, it hurts... I know the shot expands one appetite, but i have had no urge to eat abd i get sick to my stomach when i think about food... I feel really sick all the time and i hate it. I just hate how this shot is working and ive only been on it a week! I just wanna cry cause i keep thinking of before the shot when i didnt feel so drained. Any pain reliever does not work and my head is constantly hurting.. The pill would of been much better on my body... Nobody should have to suffer the weakness this form of birth control causes... DO NOT GET THIS!! P.s- I am not having sex my parents just wanted to make sure i wouldn't get pregnant if i do try. I would really like support so please email me if any thoughts come to your mind or you wanna helo me.. Please no hate! Thank you F 14 1 weeks
104		 3/3/2017
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 1  contraception After I had the shot I felt completely fine, then two weeks later I started bleeding, my blood was brown and then at times it was bright red. The bleeding would stop for a few hours at a time then return, i got no restfrom it anf because i am anemic my health depleated drastically. I was always tired, I could not get enough sleep even though I was taking naps through out the day. My appetite greatly increased,my moods were eratic I was either crying or angry, I felt depressed all the time. And had intense lower back pain, it felt like a truck was on my back. I just didn't feel good I felt out of control of my body, like my body was my worst enemy and doing what I wanted it to do. Then came the acne. All in all this was my first time on the depo shot and it is my last. I would rather get pregnant then feel this way for the rest of my life. Depo has ruined my life, body and relationship. Its a terrible drug that should banned. F 30 1 weeks
 2/25/2017
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 1  Pregnancy prevention HeadacheS, depression, anger, extremely tired, have been bleeding for 2 which just keeps getting worse instead of lighter. Severe sharp pains in stomach and back 21 1 weeks
 9/29/2016
 1  birth control never had mental problems. since the shot i’ve had nothing but severe depression/ suicidal thoughts. i feel fine, but my mind is playing tricks on me. i’ve never been suicidal and i don’t even have a reason for feeling that way, life is great(normal). will never take it again f this birth control F 30 1 weeks
 2/24/2020
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 1  Prevent Pregnancy * Severe abdominal cramps, I mean severe like having a continuous contraction (for those mothers who know how bad that is). * Acne (face) * Constipation * Vaginal Discharge * Cramps in legs, feet and hands * Painful sex * Dizziness (I think thats from the intense pains) * Feeling sick (again, I think from the pain) * Constant pain in my right ovary * Contantly hungry I have only been on this injection for 1 week, and look at all the side affects already... I just hope I dont get any more. Last night I had sex and it was so painful we had to stop, 1 minute later my stomach was so tight with cramp, I was crying with pain, I was actually on the floor, the pain made me dizzy and nearly be sick (I had a bowl next to me all night. My face is spotty and really sore (Ive never suffered with spots). I keep getting cramp in my legs, feet and hands. It feels like ive got a balloon about to pop in my stomach, it feels so heavy and again painful. I will not be taking this again!!!!!! Wish I read these reviews before I got it done :'( x x x F 21 1 weeks
150 mg 1X O		 3/27/2011
 4  thin uterus for polyp removal; BC takes forever to get an orgasm now, and when I do I really fall asleep, hard. Normally the doctor said she woud not precribe it for a woman my age, but I was getting "essure" fallopian tube blockers installed and needed to have polyps removed - the depo-prevara thinned the uterus lining to make the polyps easier to take out. I also wanted birth control to work right away but the essures take a few months to grow the scar tissue that causes the blockage. So the DP shot should wear off right when the essures are working. (I get a sono then to see if the tubes are blocked). My doc assured me that one shot would probably not be a problem and so far I have no headaches, no mood swings, and I feel fine otherwise. I see the slow sexual response as a temporary inconvenience. F 50 2 weeks
 4/1/2006
 3  Birth control CRAZY Mood swings, dizziness, lack of sex drive, tunnel vision, severe fatigue, abdominal pain, back pain It is crazy how instint all these symptoms came on. At first i couldnt explain it, or figure out why i felt like this, not wanting to blame it on the shot. but after reading all of these i see exactly why, where and how my mood and body have been effected. i havent been on it long enough to know about if ill have a period, or anything else but this is where im at now. I cant tell anyone to or not to take it. just be fully aware of wat your getting into. i can deal with these side effects... they just suck. I had to start taking daily naps oh and have been more pissy than i was before. anyone experience bladder infection...? F 19 2 weeks
 8/1/2009
 3  To gain weight and stop cramps I have mild cramps as if I'm on my period. Very fatigue and sometimes I get light headed. I have not had my period, basically I skipped a period, because I suppose to menstruate around the 11th or maybe even until the 15th, but still no period just mild cramps. Also, I don't know if break outs are related to me in particular since it's only been to weeks but I experience some on my forehead... last thing I'm particularly a moody person so I wouldn't really say that's an side effect, but if it gets worse I'll post an update 👋🏾 F 21 2 weeks
Not sure		 6/18/2017
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 2  Birth control Depression, dizziness, anxiety (mostly mood side effects), cravings I personally don't think I'm one who can handle hormonal contraceptives. I tried the pill before this, and it messed me up emotionally. The break I took between the pill and this shot, I did pretty good. Now I'm back to crying at the stupidest things. It's like I'm on my period constantly, though fortunately I haven't experienced any spotting yet (though I'm only a couple of weeks into it). I'm currently taking antidepressants for obsessive-compulsive disorder and the side effects of this shot seem to be cancelling out the benefits of that medication. Ugh. I probably won't go back for another shot unless I see an improvement. And I don't think it's a good sign when you feel really dizzy and shaky only an hour after getting the shot. And I'm not one who minds shots. F 18 2 weeks
 11/5/2007
 2  No periods , birthcontrol This is only my second week , I have noticed headaches at night . laziness , no weight gain so far . & a oder from vagina . i never had an odor until now . Just can't wait till these 3 months are over . not getting it again !!!! 16 2 weeks
 8/17/2013
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Depression, Anxiety Attacks, Body Ache, Exhaustion, Acne This is the second time I have tried Depo. The anxiety I am having is unbearable. I'm having obsessive thoughts, mood swings that I cant control and am so tired I cant function. I feel like I have lost all motivation to do anything and feel depressed. I am also breaking out like I am a teenager. I would not reccomend this drug at all! F 27 2 weeks
1X O		 3/27/2012
 1  birth control Actually, it was my student. Two days after getting the shot, she appeared to be flying high on meth. She tested clean. By the next day, her behavior was bizarre. Her comments were completely out of context. She was taken to the doctor who thought it was from the Depo shot. She was admitted to a psychiatric facility for evaluation. She presented as bipolar and schizophrenic. She was paranoid and delusional. Doctors believe it was the depo shot that caused it. She was perfectly normal before the shot. Two days later she was completely bizarre. It is a horrible tragedy for this beautiful girl. (The age I put is hers) Her parents would like to hear from anyone with similar experience. Please email me. F 17 2 weeks
1X day		 3/4/2011
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 1  Stop period, have unprotected sex Decreased appetite, nausea, lightheadedness, persistent headaches, bloating, abdominal pain and cramps, depression, anxiety, past suicidal thoughts, constant fatigue, excessive hair growth on face, bladder pressure, frequent urination and large amounts of urine disposed, additionally possibly contributed to yeast infection. My doctor told me symptoms were mild and I could possibly gain 3-5 pounds. She was wrong. I really wish I had asked more persistently about other side effects. I wish I had listened to my instincts and not have gotten the shot. I may have to live with these symptoms for weeks or months. I feel extremely discouraged and depressed, and I'm trying my best to be optimistic and lead my life as I did before. I do not want to gain weight as I am a heavy exerciser. This shot is life transforming. Unfortunately it's not helpful in my life and I strongly recommend not injecting one's body with powerful hormones. The Depo shot is like playing Russian Roulette. Please don't go for convenience, take something that can be neutralized or will exit the body shortly in case anything negative happens to you. I didn't think this would happen to me...and I'm sorry I was naive and blindsighted. F 18 2 weeks
Not sure 1X O		 12/29/2010
 1  Contraception EXTREME mood swings, anger outbursts (ruined my marriage from it), crying for no reason, depression, felt like i was loosing my mind, anxiety, no appetite. My doctor recommended it after a miscarriage, and within the first 3-5days, i had extreme anger outbursts and felt like i couldn't control anything and was loosing my mind! I would definately not recommend this "drug" to anyone. Any other form of bc but this! This is absolutely horrible, and doctors need to describe the side effects in greater detail rather than telling you that there isn't many except for weight gain, acne, and body adjustment! F 24 2 weeks
 5/22/2008
 1  birth control i have had a sever migrain that pain releif barely works and has been on going since the shot kicked in. Ive had horrible mood swings. My hair is getting really thin. Ive broke out really bad on my face and ive got sore itchy bumps that are around my hair line, and my breast are really tender. I know all this stuff is from the shot cuz i didnt have any of this before hand and im having the same reaction my aunt had when she took it. I will never get another dose of this and id rather just use condoms (even tho they arent to comfortable) than keep going through these side effects!!! F 20 2 weeks
 9/16/2009
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 1  Birth Control Passed out, headaches, dizziness I passed out twice, had blackouts, nausea, when I passed out I cracked my head open. They did it in my buttock and it hurt for about two weeks. I would NEVER take this again. F 20 2 weeks
 6/15/2008
 1  Not sure Why Head aches, server back pain, server cramping and stomach pain, nausea, bleeding....DO NOT GO ON THE DEPO....i was on the pill at one point and never got any side effects...on this i got many! What sucks more is i will probably be in pain for the hole 3 months..its only been 2 weeks and its already effecting my love life and work life. I will never get this shot again and dont reccomend it to anyone. I am also very upset that my dr did not discuss w/me anything about the shot. If he had i would have told him rigth away to put me on the pill. i would have been able to control how long i took it then so instead of 3 long months plus possible more if it dont leave my system right away. I could have taken the pill just until my leavels were back to normal...DO NOT GET THIS SHOT!!! I had gotten pregnant last april and made it till 22 weeks(which was sep.) and at that time i had had a still born. I never actually got another menstrual cycle and in late november i found out i was pregnant again. Shortly after i was told that again it would be another miscarrage. I had a dnc done and while recovering my fiance advised the dr i was against going on the shot but right when i got back from recovery they gave it to me anyways. I guess they thought it would help lower my hormone leavel which i guess was important at the time. but im sure other froms of birthcontrol would have been just as effective and could have been easaly stopped after my levels have gone completly down, but now i have to waite even longer. After that not even a week later i exsperianced alot of pain especially in my back and stomach. i went to urgent care and they werent sure what the pain was from so just put me on pain medication and sent me on my way. A few days later i was back again, and again was given muscle relaxers(which did not take sence could not function on them) and another pain medication which did not work. I now know from looking up the shot that my problems are from it. I am very upset that dr put me on this form of birthcontrol sence he knew i would want to try again right away to get pregnant. but now will have to waite awhile plus have to deal w/the pain which is hard when i am a waitress and on my feet 5 days a week. F 24 2 weeks
 1/3/2010
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 1  birth control I can read and feel everyone's pain..I had anxiety n depression prior but somethings been diff. MAJOR hot flashes, mood swings, tired, nooo motivation, migrains, chest pain, breast pain...palpitations...INCREASED aanxiety depression...increases appetite...scatter brained....wish I would have researched A LOT MORE FIRST. ..WILL NOT BE GETTING ANOTHER ONE! !! F 28 2 weeks
not sure		 6/26/2013
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