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  Birth Control Painful Sex , Dryness Of The Vagina , Gassy , Major Headaches , Low Sex Drive. F 16 3 months
 12/17/2015
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 1  Birth Control Depo shot: I want to start of by saying that I know birth control affects everyone differently. But I also feel that many girls aren't truly warned about the side affects. Before receiving the 3 month depo shot I had to sign a form for bone loss. But I did not have to sign a form about all the side effects that plagued me while on this shot, and for months after. An hour after receiving the depot shot I experienced my first panic attack. Extreme fear, nausea, choking, sweating all out of nowhere. Then it happened again several hours later. I took the shot only once. It's been six months since I received the shot and I'm now having another panic attack. No one actually tells you that the depot shot remains in your system for up to 18 months. This doesn't even come close to the worst of it. A month after my depo shot I started my period. My period went from July to October NONSTOP. Continual flow, every day, for five months. It finally stopped when I ate a bunch of fresh ground flax seeds (they have estrogen in them, which helps repair uterine lining - depo is progesterone which thins the uterine lining). I only received one shot and my life has been affected for six months and counting. It's amazing that my relationship survived the depot shot. I had/have an amazing man by my side who knew none of this was my fault and supported me the whole way. But I truly could not have judged him if he left - depo was horrible for our relationship. Please, please decide if these ri F 23 3 months
 12/27/2015
 1  Pregnancy prevention Horrible Headaches,mood swings,severe anxiety, depression, no sex drive I was on the shot when I was a teenager with little to no side effects. I have since then had to children and decided I was sick of the iud since I have had it for five years+ I got the shot in December 2015 and it is now only January I have had extreme bouts of anger and anxiety hot flashes and a headache for a whole month! This drugs is horrible and my list goes on and on F 27 3 months
 1/2/2016
 1  Birth control I got the depo shot for a few months and I wasn't myself while I was getting it. I was moody, emotional, irrational and physically just felt unwell. So I decided to stop getting the shots and that's when I feel like everything really fell apart. Everything I felt while on the shot, got sooo much worse. Physically I never felt so bad. Headaches, severe joint pain, asthma, Stomach issues, bloating. I started reading up on it and found that others went through that as well, but I went to the doctor anyway. They just diagnosed me with anxiety and gave me Xanax. They wouldn't even consider the idea of it being from the depo shot. I kept feeling bad, so I kept going to the doctor. I saw different doctors and not one would consider the shot being a reason for my symptoms, but I was sure that was it. The doctors ran lots of tests and they all came back normal. They then diagnosed me with fibromyalgia, asthma, acid reflux and anxiety and put me on a bunch of medications. It's been over a year and I'm still dealing with issues and symptoms that occurred after getting the depo shot. Some days I literally feel like I'm dying. I was fine before all of this and I wish I could go back in time and not get the depo shot. So I wouldn't recommend it to anyone based on my experience. F 29 3 months
 6/11/2015
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 1  Contraception severe headaches cramping constant spotting generally unwell all the time nausea itchy skin mood swings depression anger heart palpatations muscle weakness dizziness I advise against this shot. I chose to try depo for birth control so I didnt have to take a pill everyday. I deeply regret this decision. Its been a struggle everyday since. F 23 3 months
 7/5/2015
 1  Severe Endometriosis Weight gain, acne, hair loss, spotting This shot caused me to gain about 20 pounds, though I had not changed anything about my diet or exercise. I started getting very bad acne on my face, back and chest. I also noticed an increase in hair loss. I was only on this for 3 months and then switched back to the Lupron because I was miserable. I have been off of the Provera for about 6 months and have been unable to lose any of the weight I gained and it is EXTREMELY frustrating! But, just because it didn't work for me doesn't it mean it won't be someone else's miracle drug. Good luck! F 26 3 months
1X day		 7/10/2015
 1  Birth Control Headaches, cramping, constant bleeding, bone pain/cracking of bones, slight weight gain, mood swings, depression, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, uncomfortable intercourse The first month using Depo Provera was pure heaven. No bleeding, spotting, not even any cramping whatsoever. Months 2 and 3 came and it was a living nightmare. My period came towards the end of month 1 and since then, I have not stopped bleeding. I am still bleeding and spotting and it has been very inconvenient to me in everyday life. I have unintentionally ruined clothes, undergarments, and at times the cramps would be so bad I would have to slow down completely walking and just stand there. This has been the worst experience of my life. The only other reaso I had for using depo was because the pills were starting to give me extremely unbearable headaches and there was extreme concern. Never again will I use Depo. Getting right back on the pill and hopefully my sex drive and sexual experience will be restored. F 3 months
 9/6/2015
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 1  BC Migraines, weakness in right side of body, lump in right thigh, severe abdominal pain, vision problems in right eye, heavy bleeding, irregular periods, acne, ibs, swelling, fatigue... So many to list!! Horrible drug! I stopped taking it because I was having heavy and long periods and even two-three periods a month and thought that was the worst of my problems, after stopping was when every thing got crazy I started having all kinds of problems with my right side of my body and my drs couldn't figure out what was causing them and even went to neurologist and nothing was found, they even tried to diagnose me with somatization and I know I do not have that as ALL of my symptoms started after having the shot! It has been almost two years after my last shot and I still suffer from all of these horrible side effect. My doctors haven't been able to help me at all this drug has ruined my life!! Don't take it! F 28 3 months
 4/26/2015
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 1  Birth control Intense mood swings, I was extremely irritable and my period occurred for a month straight. After it wore off my period was exteremely messed up as well as my hormones. Long story short I don't recomend this at all because of how bad it made me feel mentally. F 17 3 months
Not sure		 4/3/2015
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 1  Birth control This must be the worst birth control ever, I had one shot and will not be getting a second, symptom extreme nausea, feeling sick, headaches, chest pain, horrible discharge. DO NOT RECOMMEND! F 34 3 months
 5/16/2015
 1  BC Nausea, a lot of bleeding F 25 3 months
 5/18/2015
 1  as birth control, terrible periods headaches, inability to sleep, joint pains, irregular bleeding, decreased sex drive, increased appetite, weight gain, fatigue, depression, irritability, memory and concentration problems i went from doctor to doctor, and was diagnosed with lyme disease, then mono, and even went to specialists. my gynecologist told me what i was experienceing had nothing to do with the depo. after talking to an infectious disease doctor, he did some research on side effects, and when the medication ran out, after the 3 months, my symptoms all dissappeared. F 17 3 months
 1/12/2005
 1  prevent pregnancy I gained over 30 pounds in approx 2 months and have been off the shot for over 5 years now and still have great difficulty dropping weight. . . my body has never been the same. F 23 3 months
 2/8/2007
 1  to regulate periods My periods did not stop. In fact the second month I was on it, I bled heavily for 2 weeks or more. Then the 3rd month, I had a regular period. I only took it for 3 months and I will never take it again or recommend it to anyone. The shot is now out of my system and I've had pregnancy like symptoms for 2 weeks. My boobs swelled 1/2x their normal size and hurt like hell. I feel sick all day. I took a preg. test and it turned up negative. This shot is not worth it. Just take the pills...I prefer those after all. F 20 3 months
 2/10/2005
 1  Birth control Extreme weight gain, loss of libido, cist like acne all over. F 27 3 months
 4/7/2005
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 1  heavy periods Anxiety, depression, insomnia, loss of appetite, weight LOSS, hot flashes, night sweats I am taking xanax for the anxiety which helps a lot; also natural progesterone cream helps alleviate all the other symptoms and "evens me out"; my most severe symptoms occurred about 1 month after receiving my first (and only) injection. I am due for the second one next week, which I am not going to do, and I am anxious to see what happens when my own hormones begin to take over. F 48 3 months
 4/27/2007
 1  Birth Control I had all the side effects possible. Ruined a lot for me. I suppose this is the most effective birth control I've ever been on... CONSIDERING I HAVE BEEN BLEEDING FOR 5 MONTHS STRAIGHT AND HAVE NO SEX DRIVE THEREFORE NO SEX! My doctors can't even stop the bleeding. I went into a deep depression weeks after the shot, and have just recently became my old self. F 15 3 months
 5/12/2007
 1  UFw/ severe pain, very long periods At first, daily headaches in addition to nonstop bleeding w/cramps and v large clots continuous since May '07. Dr recommended to STOP bleeding thats made me anemic. Bleeding is now WORSE. Since that 1st and only shot, I now have severe mood swings, constantly tired, nausea, palpitations and the latest addition, anxiety so bad that it interferes w/sleep. I was very optimistic about depo. V much hoped it would stop the severe pain and 3wk long periods caused by fibroids, help avoid a hysterectomy. The period is now continuous since May, the pain hasn't stopped and clots now cause some very embarrasing accidents even w/ super plus tampons and the thickest pad I can find. I am now mentally foggy, I have mood swings that are beyond my control (my fiance and family try to put up w/it). I feel nausea all the time which makes me not want to eat.Most days I have to literally drag myself out of bed to go to work etc, because I am so tired (could be anemia related too). I have never been a 'nervous nelly' but I now feel jittery and am experiecing anxiety that makes me feel a sense of impending doom, it affects my sleep. The side effects of this drug AFFECT EVERY PART OF MY LIFE! I thought that if I had any side effects from depo, I would experience them sooner rather than later, WRONG. Due for my next shot this month, I'll pass. I feel worse now F 44 3 months
 8/4/2007
 1  avoiding pregnancy weight loss, severe stomach problems and heartburn, palpitations, loss of appetite, bone loss, anxiety. I got my first(and only)shot in July. Within the first month I began to have problems with my knees and hips. By the second month I had lost 5lbs, which isn't normal considering I only weighed 116lbs. Now its been almost a year and i've lost 5 more lbs and suffer from extreme indigestion and take lots of medications. I was a very healthy 21 yr. old when i got this shot and now I suffer from physical ailments of someone over 40. This shot is a quick fix, but its not worth it! F 22 3 months
 5/25/2007
 1  birth control after 3 month i gained 12 pounds!! i don't eat very much and i walk daily and still gained. F 46 3 months
 5/5/2007

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