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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 1  Didnt have to remember taking a pill mood swings, nervousness, incresed apetite, weight gain, acne, no periods, spotting. Once off of it: bleeding for 20 days now, headaches, bloating, It was nice at the beginning, no periods just light spotting, and no pms, but once i was off it, i just started bleeding when i was supposed to get my period but ive been bleeding for 20 days now. its horrible, have been so tired, and its embarrasing and uncomfortable to have sex, so there is none of that. F 20 1 months
1X O		 9/12/2010
 1  Birth control Extreme fatigue, moody, depressed, extreme night sweats, hungry all the time, dizziness/ light headed, I just started this type of birth control, I also have occasional night sweats from zoloft, but this is ridiculous. I have only been on this for a few weeks but it has not been good. Now I have to wait for it to wear off. Ugh. 1 shot every 3 mos. But I won't be getting another one. F 36 1 months
1 shot 1X O		 9/12/2010
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 1  endometriosis Severe stomach ache, tiredness, irritability, constant heavy bleeding, night sweats. I did not want to have this shot, but my doctor heavily pressured me to take it to control my endometiosis pain. I am ready for a hysterectomy but she convinced me that insurance probably wouldn't pay for the surgery unless I had proof that I had tried all other options. I cannot take BCP because they make me extremely nauseated. I am NOT myself anymore. I cannot wait until this shot wears off so I can get back to normal. I feel that this shot should be banned! F 32 1 months
shot 1X O		 11/2/2010
 1  birth control nausea,mood swings,stomach pain, horrible cramps,no sex drive,horrible migranes,blurred vision due to the migraines, i swear this shot is going to kill me i got it on the first day of my period and im still on it!ITS been 3 WEEKS im 16 this is really messing with my life im sick all the time my stomach hurts all the time i cry over nothing my headaches are causing me to not focuse on my school work they are so bad i can barely see when i have headache which has been hmm every 20 min for 3 weeks asprin caffine does nothing anymore i got to sleep 4 hours earlier than i used to and i feel like i only got 5 mins of sleep im so depressed and thats not good for me :( F 16 1 months
one shot 1X M		 3/19/2010
 1  birth control and stop periods I am having such bad mood swings it is driving me nuts!!! I have struggled with depression for a large part of my life but have really gotten control of it with the help of prozac but now with the depo shot, i feel myself slipping down at times its an awful feeling.. I hate it I cant wait for these three months to be over... never again getting this shot.. I pray for those around me having to deal with these mood swings, i do my best to control them. I do not recommend depo! M 38 1 months
1X O		 5/7/2010
 1  Ovarian cyst I have had headaches, depression, mood swings, I don't want to eat, my stomach hurts all the time, feel like I'm in a fog,and I hate the way I feel unable to control the way I am feeling. I took the shot to get rid of a cyst and now I wish I had tried something else. I hate this drug. I will never take this again. I never knew something could make you feel so bad so fast. Was given the shot on Monday and by Thursday was feeling so depressed I had to talk to my husband about the way I am feeling. I have never in my life felt this way. I hope and pray this doesn't last long. Please, no one take this drug. It should be taken of the market. F 36 1 months
400mg 1X O		 2/5/2010
 1  Birth Control Depression, Anxiety, Loss of appetite, significant weight loss, I am 29 and was given this shot about a month ago and while I won't say my life is ruined, I am in a terrible place. I've been depressed to a degree of not being able to function on a daily basis, I have non stop anxiety and I can't bring myself to eat much - certainly not enough to sustain my health. I was told by my doctor at the time (a doctor that I will never see again, by the way) that there were no side effects. My life has been so extremely difficult for the past 3 weeks that my new doctor is recommending that I go on an anti depressant just to get through the next few months. If you are a woman who can't have estrogen for whatever reason (as I am ) please seek out a doctor who can offer you non hormone birth control. If anyone out there is experiencing any of what I've been experiencing they can attest: Depo Provera had literally taken over my life for the last few weeks and quite possibly the next few months. That's a lot of time that I will never get back. F 29 1 months
 3/21/2009
 1  recomended for Essure procedure Spotting constantly, bad mood swings, depression, no sex drive. I got the shot because it was recomended to do for the Essure procedure I had done. I had heard the horror stories but against my better judgement I did it in hopes it would make my procedure easier. I have been on it a month and its been bad. I get depressed, very short with people including the ones I love. constant crampning, spotting. My moods are horrible I am usually pretty happy go lucky but here lately nothing makes me happy- no sex drive, bad mood swings, depression. I keep headaches all the time, cramping constantly. I have not had a period per say but I spot all the time. I only had to do this once & I will never do it again. I dont feel like the same person. F 36 1 months
 5/29/2009
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 1  to prevent pregnancy gained about 10 pounds in less then a year and still gaining.., sever leg pain ( numbness and cramps) minor joint pain, severe abdominal pain, yeast infections, itchy skin, my boobs got bigger and there always sore, sex drive went DOWN THE DRAIN frequent urination, always freakin cryin over EVERYTHING, doubled my depression (after my brothers death) annoyed and aggravated over everything, always hungry!! Most of these side effects occured after the shot Ladies pleaaase do some serious research before taking this shot! These doctors will not tell you the side effects of this drug. and they wont know what is wrong with you! its very depressing, i wouldnt recommend this drug to ANYONE and i wish i found all these helpful websites before i took the depo. im glad to know im not alone. i enjoyed it for the first couple months. this shot ruined my life! i dont think i will get pregnant anytime soon. it messed up my hormones.. i can go on and on. think 3 times ladies! F 21 1 months
 5/15/2009
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 1  hypertension due to estrogen After about 1 month I slept for 3 days straight, had to use all my vacation from work. I have been extremely dizzy for 5 days now and I was in the hospital 3 days ago with extreme nausea. I screamed at my bf which almost caused us to break up. I am shakey and can barely type this review because I'm so fatigued at work. Oh, and spotting now for about a week... oh and I'm not hungry at all. Actually don't think I've eaten today and it's 5p.m. I called my doctor and they said I'm depressed, which I'm not. I am not sad or suicidal, I am just exhausted like I was hit by a bus. If anyone knows how to help this dizziness please help. The doctors could only give me some meds that don't help! Email me @ [email protected]. I'm desperate and don't think I can deal with 2 more months of vertigo!!!! F 26 1 months
 4/24/2009
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 1  birth control anxiety, extreme irritability, bleeding, headaches, fatigue, low sex drive, acne My doctor suggested I get this shot due to the fact that I had the Novasure (endometrial ablation) procedure and it would be very dangerous for me to get pregnant. The nurse in the office told me the main side effects they see in their practice are weight gain and bleeding. I have not gained weight, but I have been spotting and bleeding since one week after receiving the shot (August 19). I was informed at the office that bleeding "should not be a problem" for me, since I had the Novasure. What a joke! The reason I had the Novasure to begin with was because my periods were lasting for 30 days at a time! Now it seems like I'm back where I started from. I am also EXTREMELY irritable, which is not like me at all. My husband and kids are paying the price in this aspect, and I hate that! I told my husband the reason this shot works so well for birth control is because 1)you are so irritable, no one would want you, 2)the acne is so ugly, no one would want you, 3)you don't feel like having sex due to the constant bleeding, and 4)YOU don't want anyone because you have no sex drive AT ALL! We have decided that I am NOT getting my next shot, my husband has made an appointment with a urologist to take care of our birth control!!! PLEASE think twice before getting this shot!! F 38 1 months
 9/10/2009
 1  To relieve symtoms of fibroids Have had constant heavy breathing since two weeks after first shot,heavier than ever before,depressed,dead sex drive and moodiness. I will not take the next shot,thank God I'm about finished getting my medical clearance for my hysterectomy. F 48 1 months
 9/29/2009
 1  Birth Control Excessive bleeding and clotting. Moodiness, bloated, cramping Doctor gave me no information about this form of birth control. Only focused on the fact that it would stop my periods and it was convinent. A week after being injected have bled uncontrollably. Once night had to sleep on the toilet because I would soak through a pad literally every 10 minutes. I can only imagine how much weight I will gain since that's another side effect that was not mentioned to me. Worse part is there is nothing you can do about getting out of your body besides just waiting. DON'T USE THIS FORM OF BORTH CONTROL! F 26 1 months
 10/21/2009
 1   I just gave birth in September, & on my postpartum check-up, I wanted to go on any form of bc that is really good. So my Dr. prescribed the depo.. After 2 weeks, I started to notice back aches & anxiety attacks, I didn' t know that it was anxiety, So the first time that I had it, I panicked because I had shortness of breath, & went into the ER. I did all kinds of tests; scan,heart ultrasound, x-ray, Ekg.. & to my surprise, they all came out normal. The doctor told me, I don't know whats the problem here, but everything seems to be normal. It must be anxiety that you're having. I was so shocked, because I never thought I would go through such a thing! So I did a follow up at my regular doctor the next day and she told me that it was the depo shot that caused my anxiety, so I'm not going to take that anymore. Up until now, I still have shortness of breath & I get startled easily. I've gone to a therapist, but it doesn't seem to be working, I Do not take this shot! F 19 1 months
 12/9/2009
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 1  We didnt want a baby at the time Weight gain, head aches, anxiety. I took one shot in june of 09, never took my second one in september of 09 because of all the issues. I never had a period while on tat first dose and now, here it is dec. 09 and still no period, no spotting, no cramps. We are trying to have a baby and cant I guess since I am not having a period. I have no symptoms of a period at all, and its been 6 mths since my one and only shot. I still have not lost the weight or the anxiety. I dont know what to do as we are desperately trying for a new baby but Im sure I cant get pregnant without a period right? F 29 1 months
 12/14/2009
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 1  unable to have more kids Was fine first 3 Weeks no bleeding etc now been bleeding 2 Weeks with no sign of going just getting heavier with immense pain also mood swings and crankiness towards my partner and kids I will not be taking this again in march F 23 1 months
1x		 1/30/2014
 1  birth control It has killed my sex drive. I don't want to have sex anymore with my husband. I'm dry and when we do have sex its painful. I can't get aroused. F 37 1 months
15		 7/23/2013
 1  to help ease my worries of periods many different mood swings,suicide attemts/thoughts,weight gain,depression,body acks,and now the hair loss This is now my 3rd time around tring and experiancing with this med after having my now 3rd child. it has been almost 5yrs since i had the last dose with my 2nd child before i almost ended up in the loony ben for crzy pple. almost had my kids taken away at the same time this drug was not only taking my self worth and importance but it had completely distroded everything i had. if i had to sum it up in a small sentence it was like being additied to a street drug like crack or methodone or something like that. i had no care in the world for anything that met dear to me including my own children. but at the same time going threw HELL was like waking up in a haze memomory or like being trapped inside your own body fighting ur demons and thats exactly how i felt. when i had my first breaking point which ended me up in the hospital tring to OD on prescription muscle relaxants and slitting my rist i knew enough was enough so i thought. i also have been one of those pple who have had the severe migrain headachs and back pain repeated mood swings mostly the angry ones along with many sucidly thoughts/attemts. i had no clue on what those things ment so i confided in a friend who did researching on the computer for me and told me to get off as soon as possible but since i didnt choose to take her advice iv lost a great friend to me. i lost all my friends and family and including my husband of a almost 2-5yr relationship i say that because he stuck around as long enough to what he could F 26 1 months
 1/10/2010
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 1  Pregnancy prevention I really hope someone reading this will change their mind about considering this drug. It's more dangerous than you think. I was 17 and decided that I was ready to have unprotected sex with my boyfriend. I decided on the shot because I didn't want to have to worry about birth control everyday, and I was young so I wanted to hide it from my parents. This drug ruined my life. It took only that one shot and one day before it destroyed my body. I had my period everyday for 6 months and then it stopped for a year and a half. My periods started again and they have not been the same since before I had the shot. I am now in horrible pain when my period comes to the point I get physically sick and they last anywhere from 3-14 days. It has been 6 years since I took the shot and I still to this day struggle with health issues from it. I suffer from depression, horrible anxiety, panic attacks, cloudy mind, fatigue, tiredness, sore muscles, stomach issues, infertility and much more. Whether you are a college student, mother or a teenager in high school looking for a way to prevent getting pregnant, please please please consider your health and how important it is to understand what you are putting in your body. What you can potentially be putting at risk once you start this drug is immense. Don't let it ruin your life. Dealing with condoms or abstinence is a lot better than what I deal with daily. F 22 1 months
 6/13/2015
 1  I don't use condoms Tired cramps backache F 20 1 months
30		 6/6/2015
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