DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 4  A safety net to fall on I wake up every morning & have hot flashes. My legs hurt randomly. My back hips hurt randomly sometimes too. I could just be laying or sitting down & they start to hurt. I haven't had any periods. Maybe a week or less on being on the drug I had a little bit of spotting but haven't had any again. My right arm where I got the shot injected also hurts randomly. It's the feeling of it being sore from barely getting the shot but the pain comes every so-often. Ive had some mood swings. I don't think I've gained or lost any weight I've stayed the same. It's not all that bad, it keeps me protected bc I have had sex and I'm not as worried or paranoid. Overall it's not horrible, I suggest it for girls my age bc we may tend to forget to take the pill. It's not horrible bc I don't ALWAYS feel these side effects. They're all an every so often thing. I do recommend the shot. F 15 3 months
 3/25/2017
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 4  Birth Control I haven't noticed any weight gain. My friend mentioned the other day that it looked like I had lost some weight though I've started excercising and eating right so I don't think it has to do with the shot. Some spotting that I think will go away. Biggest thing is the acne...I never had acne before. Now I keep breaking out. It's driving me nuts! I've liked not getting periods; my periods are usually pretty heavy. I haven't noticed any weight gain and I'm not particularly worried about it; if I gain weight then I'll just eat less and work out more to lose it. (Burn more calories than you eat=weight loss people, it's not any more complicated than that). I don't like the zit problem. I used to have problems with dry skin, and now it's oily all the time. This is the biggest drawback. I haven't noticed any problems with depression or anything like that, but I've only been on it 3 months. The bone loss has me a bit concerned (even though I work out and take in more calicum). Between that and the oily skin, I'm not sure if I want to stay on it or not. But not getting your period is nice! I'll have to think about it some more. I'll probably stay on the shot until I'm done with boot camp so I don't have to worry about periods and stuff. Then go back to the pill for health reasons. F 22 3 months
 6/5/2006
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 4  Birth control, endometriosis Unpredictable spotting for weeks, headaches (not sure if related to Depo) I went on this after being on the pill for about 6 years. My last three pill years I had midcycle spotting every month that lasted for at least a week. This last year I started bleeding during sex. I was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis, and decided to chose Depo as my non-surgical treatment. I am just about to go for my second shot, but have not noticed any serious side effects: just a few headaches and spotting, which is nothing new for me. The bleeding is an inconvenience, but I've had no cramps (which I had with the pill) and I've had several spot-free weeks which has made this worthwhile for me. I haven't noticed any weight gain, but I exercise regularly and eat fairly healthy. F 24 3 months
 8/10/2004
 4  To prevent Pregnancy NO PERIOD, not in the right state of mind for the first 3 months, i had occasinal bleeding. I LOVE iT. but a little scared about being on it again see i was on it for 3 months and thats when things were just starting to get good i actual lost a few pounds instead of gain. but i was having fincal problems so i couldn't get the next shot. The worst thing that i could ever say about the shot is that i was a little bitchy at the time when i would have my period but i would not bleed.(the best part of all) F 15 3 months
 5/19/2006
 4  Birth control after the first dose, when I got my period, i bled everyday for 2 weeks. It wasnt a lot of blood, but enough to interfere w/ intercourse. i MAY have gained some weight, like 2 pounds F 19 3 months
 8/23/2006
 4  To prevent pregnancy Um the day I started my period I got the shot which was october 3,2011 then I ended october17,2011 then I didnt get my period again til december 5,2011 and im still on it but I know I just got to wait til my body releases every thing it needs to . No bad side effect because my periods light im losing weight . F 16 3 months
 12/30/2011
 4  help stop my period to soothe ibs The only side effect I had was the spotting which wasn't that bad but it did last about a month. I was happy that I found a discrete form of birth control that was easy to remember! But I decided to go in another direction because, like always, I started doing my research and its suggested that you shouldn't take it for more than 2 years.So I switched to the patch, ortho evra. It'd be nice not to have a period but I'm willing to get a lighter one! F 20 3 months
1X O		 2/19/2011
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 4  BIRTH CNOTROL DIAREA. cavities. ASTHMA, ALIEN-HEAD. HEAD WEIGHT GAIN. WANTED TO CUT CAT'S LEGS OFF. HAD NO FUN AT THANKSGIVINHGG. TOMATO COLORED SKIN, ARMS, AND LEGS. i treieD TO INSERT SHOT INTO VAGINA LIKE DOCTOR SPECIFIED. ENDED UP WITH A HEADACHE AND DEATH! WHERE IS MY DOCTOER. LOVE IT F 41 3 months
100 mg 1X O		 11/16/2010
 4  so i wont become pregnant M 16 3 months
1X O		 4/16/2010
 4  to not have anymore kids headaches,no period(yay), no sex drive, vaginal dryness, mood swings, depression,aching bones,when sleep at night wake up in sweats, fingers and arm numb,knees throbbing, when i run ifeel like my legs gone break(literally) I am glad that I have no period and havent had achild in 3 years since I got on it. But the side effects are not worth the chance get on the mirena and deal with that. I hate not have ing a sex drive. I am married and went 4 months without sex n my husband a good chrietisn man turned to porn OMG, this shot is not worth me losing my husband and on top of that the mood swings that kills him so much so we had to go to counseling to try to save our marriage. F 22 3 months
1X O		 2/6/2010
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 4  contraceptive bloating, no weight gain, headaches, depression, sore muscles, nausea, longer period, but lighter. I really enjoyed it even though after I quit the shot I started to get horrible flu-like symptoms. nausea, headaches, diarrhea, sore muscles. I recomend to all who are willing to possibly suffer a little. It's worth it. I did not experience these symptoms until after I stopped taking the shot. F 17 3 months
 4/24/2007
 4  Birth Control Acne The worst thing about this drug in my opinion is that I developed acne. I've never had acne before and it has been awful! I've finally got the situation under control thanks to a new regimine. I just recently started taking the shot again because I couldn't remember to take my birth control pills. I was taking the shot for about a year the first time and had to stop taking it because I was sick of the acne and I lost so much weight. I know a lot of people said they gained weight, but I lost so much weight the first time around that I looked unhealty. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this. F 22 3 months
 4/6/2005
 4  No more children for me! I first tried the Depo shot when I was 17 and went off it due to a constant period that last for 7 months. This time around was different...in the beginning I had the hot flashes, acne that wouldn't go away, nervousness, and headaches. I also started spotting the same day I got the shot..spotted for about 8 days. I had horrible mood swings and would cry for no reason at all. My poor boyfriend was getting frustrated with me. I told everyone I wasn't going to get another shot..it was horrible! The worst side effects lasted for about 3 to 5 weeks and I have had basically no side effects since then. I lost 11 lbs in the first three months. I have no period..no spotting either. I still have the mood swings, but I just try to laugh them off. I still cry a lot more than I am used to, but again I try to just deal with it. It's much easier on the Depo..no pills to remember everyday! I wouldn't trade it for the world! I just got my latest shot and there will be more to come! If I got through the side effects, you can too! You just have to want to get through it. F 23 3 months
 9/5/2008
 4  pregnancy prevention Spotting, no periods, tired I started taking Depo back in February and so far I haven't had any major issues. I had some minor spotting on and off for two weeks or so, but haven't had anything since. I find myself tired, but I don't know if it's because of the depo. I really like the convenience of not having to take a pill everyday. F 24 3 months
 4/15/2009
 3  Birth Control severe cramps, no period, regular migrains, anxiety which effects my increase in sex, depression i feel like crying all the time over simple things. Irritation, fatigue, constant hunger. F 18 3 months
 6/7/2009
 3  prevent pregnancy So I wanted to be on the Depo shot bc I wanted to be able to have sex with my boyfriend with or without condoms and not having to be worried about getting pregnant. At first I started to like it, it wasn't that bad... spotting is normal with this shot and I also know the other side effects which does not bother me to much but, my first time having sex with my boyfriend (I lost my virginity) I was bleeding which is normal and that was last Tuesday... well we have had sex 5 more times after our first time and I don't feel any pain at all anymore just pure pleasure and I still bleed till this day while having sex. I'm not sure if that is normal and I'm honestly so sick of it and my boyfriend probably is too considering we have to constantly wipe up blood. I'm not really sure what to do but I want to get off this shot and maybe take the pill. Plus I've read alot of stuff about this pill and this is not good for your body at all! If you know anything please feel free to contact me. F 17 3 months
 8/18/2014
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 3  Prevent Pregnancy Got my first shot in the beginning of January 2014 and ever since the end of January I've been bleeding every other week for the past 3 months. My bleeding would last a week at a time, not heavy though. I just got my 2nd shot March 25 2014 and hoping that my body will get used to this drug and my bleeding will stop. If it doesn't I am for sure switching to another birth control. F 18 3 months
1X AN		 3/25/2014
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 3  Contraception i wish i read all the reviews on this page before i got it, a friend recommended it to me claiming it to be amazing. First 2 months we're fine, slight weight gain and a few extra spots, nothing too bad. However the 3rd month i bled off and on throughout, ruined my sex life completely, i found myself getting aggravated over the simplest things, constant headaches, unbearable bellyaches, it was horrible. i've recently been put on the pill and hopefully this all improves (i started it 2 days ago) i would not recommend the DEPO to anybody, messes with your body so much & now i'm told my fertility could take up to 18 months to return! Avoid it. F 18 3 months
1X AN		 10/29/2013
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 3  Not to get preg Cramps F 28 3 months
150mg		 4/22/2016
 3  so i wont get pregnant I had pregnancy like symptom craving nasuea my breast were sore and look like they grew to the point that i had to wear a bra and a sports bra . i also would get up at 2 or 5 in the morning to eat F 3 months
1X O		 1/1/2015
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