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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 3  birth control, weight gain weight gain, depression, acne, no period. I actually was prescribed the pill due to my low weight. I have medical problems that cause extreme weight loss. This shot fixed that- I definitely gained weight very fast. However, my doctor did not warn me of other side effects, the worst being acne for me. There was some depression, but I don't know if that was due to the pill or other medical news I received around the same time. But I definitely gained a lot of weight and my face is covered in acne that I can't seem to get rid of. On the plus side, no periods- and my bleeding had been terrible on both seasonique and apri (apri completely cleared my skin of acne as a plus, though). F 26 3 months
 4/6/2008
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 3  Eliminate terrible period symptoms. Severe joint pain, no sex drive, painful intercourse, irritability, lightheaded, fatigue, and excessive tiredness, but no periods or spotting whatsoever. I took this drug a few years ago for a 2 year duration and am recalling similar side effects that I'm experiencing now and hadn't realized then were related to this shot. I realize that everyone will react differently to any drug, however, many of the side effects I'm experiencing other women seem to be experiencing at too high of a rate for my comfort. This shot would be great if I wasn't in a committed relationship and never planned to have sex, my relationship is suffering because I can't stand to be touched anymore by my boyfriend whom I've been dating for 8 years. The shot works perfectly to eliminate periods in my system. However, I've been waking up every hour of every night because of the joint pain which doesn't even seem to be treatable with the Percocet I've been taking on a regular basis. Before this birth control method, I was taking Seasonique which was working perfectly with no side effects for me. The only reason I switched was due to my doctor's recommendation because of occasional migraines that were caused by another medication I was taking at the time. F 22 3 months
1X O		 7/7/2010
 3  Pregnancy prevention Non-stop bleeding, breast tenderness, mood swings I took the shot for the first time in May 2010, the first 2 weeks I was an emotional wreck, but just as soon as those symptoms came, they left, never to return again. In that 2nd week I began to bleed, and it was more than just spotting. It was thick and dark brownish in color, to the point that I had to wear tampons almost every day for the entire 1st 3 months. I suffered terrible migraines and cramps during my periods prior to getting the shot and havent had any problems since. Thank goodness. I do not miss those at all. My breast continued to be sore on and off again over the whole 3 months, but other than the constant bleeding I don't have a problem with the shot. I have experienced a decrease in appetite and actually lost 12 lbs in the first 3 months. Was going to change methods this time but heard that the bleeding can get better after the first one is over. We'll see. I just got it today. If it doesn't get better and I dont stop bleeding, then I will switch. Rather have my period one week a month than every week of every month. Did not get depressed, gain weight, develop acne, have mood swings, night sweats, low sex drive, or any other symptoms listed on here...just the bleeding. I guess I'll find out what the next 3 months have in store for me. It would be perfect if I would just stop bleeding!! F 32 3 months
1X AN		 9/14/2010
 3  Endometriosis Daily headaches, blurred vision, night sweats, mood swings, weight gain, and urinary frequency at night. Depo Provera was good in the sense that it got rid of my heavy periods and horrible pelvic pain, but I think I would prefer my endometriosis symptoms to the side effects from this medication. Especially bothersome is the blurred vision. F 35 3 months
1X O		 9/21/2010
 3  for painful menses and to avoid TAH If I have read all your comments, I would of avoid my experience. I went to a GYN, who told that for me to avoid having painful menses, I mean they were bad, and kept me at home, couldn't do anything, recommended plain hystectomy. then I decide to go to another dr, she told me I could try the pill,the one for breastfeeding women, and then go to Depo. I did ok with pill for a month, and got the shot, not for contracption, but for pain. it was good! no pain during 2 months, then..the last month, 2 wks prior do 2nd dose, I started feeling pain in my lower abdomen, constipation, and bleeding, BLACK and clotted. I called my dr, and she told that it was"old blood" from my uterus, asked me if I want the shot again, I said NO, the side effects are horrible, I feel depressed, not to mention knee pain (depo make you lose bone),gained weight, loss of libido for 3 months,my poor husband.. I mean I don't know how long is going to stay in my body, please if anyone has an idea let me know.t F 40 3 months
150mg 1X O		 2/24/2011
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 3  Prevent Pregnancy & Weight Gain The same day I got the shot, I was very tired, all I did was eat and sleep. Loss in sex drive, different mood swings, and was in and out of being slight depressed all within the first 2 months. The last month was ok but I decided to get off. 2 months has passed and have not had a period. F 25 3 months
1X day		 12/7/2011
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 3  Heavy Bleeding due to fibroid Mild hot flashes, breaking out, prolonged period. I took Depo-Provera on Feb 8th. Everything went well until my first period. Now 73 days later, its still going. I am curious if anyone experience the same thing and when did it stop?? Would getting the second shot help it stop? The bleeding isn't as bad as it was before the shot, but 73 days is enough! F 34 3 months
1X O		 5/16/2011
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 3  To prevent pregnancy. Lack of sex drive, SEVERE irritability, unexplained anger, worry, lack of interest, very easily depressed, highly unmotivated This is the first birth-control I have ever used, and I didn't go with the pill because both my mother and sister missed one day and ended up pregnant- I am full-time student and was working, so I figured I'd miss a day and have to start over. The first month of this shot was fine, but the last two have brought out the emotional effects. I have unexplained and nearly uncontrollable rage and anger, and then I sink into a depression that makes me think of suicide. I have stopped hanging out with my friends, I am not talking to my parents, and I snap whenever I am bothered, even with something minor. I like this shot because it has a higher rate to keep me from having a baby, and my boyfriend and I really can't afford a child [I'm only 19, and he's 24], especially if I plan on going to a university. I can't stand the emotional torture it is putting me through though, it's unbearable. It is also causing sexual complications in our relationship. [Thank God he's patient with it though.] I'm not taking this shot anymore; if it's doing this to me now, I don't want to think about what it'll do later on. Besides, this shot is known to decrease your bone calcium over the years. F 19 3 months
1X day		 8/4/2011
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 3  painful periods weight gain, tired and insulin resistance. I have type I diabetes, and it has made my blood sugars skyrocket. I do not recommend women with diabetes take Depo-Provera. F 21 3 months
 12/21/2005
 3  Avoid Pregnancy depression, loss of sex drive, mood swings, hot flashes, heart palpitations I was satified with what the drug is for. I didnt get pregnant but if I'd have known I was going to FEEL pregnant, I wouldnt have gotten the shot. My relationship with my fiance was greatly affected by me taking this because I was a constant bitch, didnt want to have sex, etc. F 23 3 months
 9/26/2006
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 3  to be safe well i am on it because i am 15 and i started having sex and i thought i was pregnant and i am in no place to have a baby right now i am gonna get a job and try and have a baby anyways i experienced sickness vomiting bloating fatigue and dizziness and so far it has worked i havent had a baby yet and ive had sex i wldnt recomend it to young teens like me cause yu dnt want this to happen to yu F 15 3 months
30Mg 1X M		 4/19/2012
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 3  Birth Control the only side effect i had was spotting a lot. First of all I would like to say the shot does not make you eat!!!! Many start eating a lot because they think they will gain weight after the doctors tell them so stop blamming the shot and go on a diet. but the only side effect i have had is frequent spotting F 16 3 months
 4/15/2007
 2  Birth control severe acne, loss of libido, weight flunctuations I'm a new user, I'm due for my 2nd shot next week however I'm going to ask to be switched to something else. Ever since started depo, I've had a severe acne problem. I've never had severe acne, not even when I was a teen. I've spent a fortune in scrubs, lotions, kits, stringents, soaps, and everything else imaginable to clear up my skin without much luck. Also, Before depo I was a very (some would say overly) sexually active person and since taking it I've had almost no interest in sex. I haven't had any weight gain, but before starting Depo I was actively trying to lose and had lost 20lbs. I hoped if I just stepped up my weight loss routine the depo wouldn't effect it too much, but no such luck. I went from losing 2-3 pounds a week, to gaining and losing the same 3 pounds for 3 months. I was thinking about giving it another 3 months, but I just rather get something else and let all this stuff clear up. F 21 3 months
 12/13/2006
 2  Birth Control weight gain (about 5 lbs), acne, depression, continual spotting after getting off the Depo This was the first and only form of birth control that I tried. I thought it would be the safest and most discreet way of preventing pregnancy because I was having sex very often. My sex drive did not decrease and it did what it was supposed to do-it prevented pregnancy. Nevertheless, I knew from the start when I fainted twice at the doctor's office and had a minor ceizure after reciving the shot that there was something shady about the drug. I gained weight, got acne, and I would cry often for no reason. I am off the depo now and I am continually spotting a little every day in addition to my period which now comes regularly. I hope to get back to normal and I wouldn't recomend this to anyone--the risks are far greater than the benefits. I don't even want to think about what could have happened if I got my second shot. F 19 3 months
 7/8/2004
 2  birth control aggression, significant hair loss, bleeding, uncannily increased appetite My appetite increased so much that I could eat until I hurt and still be hungry. Despite my increasing fiber and liquids in my diet, I gained thirteen pounds in three months. The medical literature refers to appetite increase as a F 32 3 months
 5/10/2004
 2  to prevent pregnancy Gained 15 lbs in 3 months never had a period mood swings lack of motivation unsatisfiable appetite F 20 3 months
 8/10/2012
 2  Birth Control Multiple periods per month, frequent spotting, mood swings, fatigue, and lower back pain. I have mixed feeling about birth control & I don't know what to do. I was on the pill but it made me nauseous. There was a 4 month span where I was not in a relationship so I went off birth control, & I felt so much better! I got into anther relationship so I decided to try the shot, and I'm not nauseous, but I have my period or spotting almost all the time! I have not gained any weight, but I'm a Pilates instructor who eats a very healthy diet. I also have had lower back pain, and a lot of mood swings, but I can't be 100% sure if they are related. I do feel more tired when I have my period or spotting, which with the shot is most of the time. I'm supposed to get my second shot soon, and I don't want to but I'm afraid to rely on condoms alone! Any advice? F 23 3 months
1X AN		 11/5/2012
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 2  Severe cramping and contraceptive About a week after i got it i started breaking out extremely bad. It made me depressed. it made me extremely moody. it made me have anxiety. it changed my apetite. it made me so bloated around my stomach! so it made my stomach huge, and a bit of weight gain it made lose my period two months,but then it made me spot for almost 30 days. yes, a period that lasted a month. once you have it, theres nothing you can do but wait till it's gone. the cons overpower the pros. just made me so moody and constantly break out. i would not recommend this. F 17 3 months
1 XD 1X M		 9/26/2011
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 2  regulate periods, birth control insomnia, fatigue, frequent urination, appetite fluctuations, mild weight gain, terrible spotting and breakthrough bleeding. i lost hair a lot before beginning depo shot, after, the hair loss almost stopped. i had no period for the first two months of the shot, the last month i bled or spotted constantly, sometimes light spotting, sometimes a flow like a normal period. it caused me to have to urinate more often. i experienced appetite fluctuation, some days i was always hungry, some days i couldn't eat. i gained a 5 pounds over 3 months (not too bad). i experienced constant fatigue and insomnia as well as a loss in ability to concentrate. overall i would not recommend this to anyone, nor will i ever take the depo shot again. F 15 3 months
150 mg 1X O		 5/1/2011
 2  Less Periods, Pregnancy Prevention Bleeding Constantly, Random Cramps, Pain In Joints For First Week. I have been on the depo for three months. For the first month I didn't have my period till it was supposed to come. When it did, I only had a regular flow for three hours and then it was light disgusting brown. Since then I have been on my period for 2 months. I wanted this to prevent periods and cramping, but all it does is haunt me with them! F 18 3 months
1X O		 4/1/2011
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