DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPO-PROVERA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Birth Control | First off, I will start by warning you all not to take this birth control. Side effects: Constant spotting (all three months with the exception of a few days that I did not bleed), bloating, extreme mood swings, anger, sadness, etc so essentially..depo messed with my moods making me fly off the handle at the drop of a hat, my long hair started to fall out, I have had head aches everyday since the shot...they are terrible. I have never taken so much advil in my life,vaginal dryness (not good), trouble sleeping, heart palpitations, minor weight gain, horrible anxiety,my body has felt weaker than ever and last but not least ....depression! | As I mentioned already, I urge you all not to take this!I only have had one jab so far and I plan on never taking this birth control again in my life. I wish I would have researched before taking it. All bodies react differently to different medications but I think it is safe to say most of us have had negative experiences with wretched little depo. I have been terribly depressed with severe anxiety. I've been bleeding constantly and I feel unstable. I feel like I have changed and this has impacted all my relationships. My cat, mother, and boyfriend will be happy once depo is out of my system. Three months+ one shot is enough to make anyone go mental.. never again! | F | 19 | 3 months 1X O | 8/19/2011 | 1 | pregnancy prevention | headaches , crazy moodswings , depression , | I will not recommend this shot to anyone . It can make you super crazy. | F | 30 | 3 months 1 1X M | 8/7/2011 | 1 | birth control | I will never take this again its almost ruined my marriage! My hormones are crazy and I have joint pain,bleeding whole time,weight gain,boating,constipation,nausea,abdominal pain,fatigue,and major depression. | NEVER TAKE THIS SHOT!!!!!!! | F | 20 | 3 months 1X O | 7/23/2011 | 1 | endometriosis/conception | fine first three months after giving birth end of third after missing shot two periods two weeks apart very painful and heavy | messing up my sex life my fiance left me with our baby after stating I was too emotional or angry | F | 28 | 3 months 30mg 1X O | 7/31/2011 | 1 | Contraceptive | Aching joints, severe pins and needles, acne, insomnia, severe fatigue, vaginal itching, excessive discharge with a peculiar smell, loss of sex drive, mood swings. | I would NOT recommend this to anyone as a form of contraception, I was never advised of the side effects and found out the hard way. I feel exhausted and moody constantly, my relationship is suffering because of the side effects. I really think this injection should be banned! | F | 19 | 3 months 1X O | 8/4/2011 | 1 | birth control | massive period, tired, NO patience, horrible mood swings, out of control hormones, no sex drive, uncontrollable crying... | This seemed to be the only option that was going to be convenient for my life with a newborn - not having to remember to take it... It was HORRIBLE. My period continued into 60 days... Spotting then stopping then a PERIOD. I would cry with my son because I was such a basketcase... It was horrible and I will not get my 2nd dose of this...EVER. I would rather try and remember to take the pill. HORRIBLE. But I have heard of some ppl that actually like this - not side effects like these... | F | 22 | 3 months 1X day | 3/1/2011 | 1 | regulate period, prevent pregnancy | Weight gain, inability to lose weight even with extreme exercise and diet, headaches, nausea, depression, fatigue, changes in appetite (some days more some days less), spotting EVERYDAY, long light period or no period, totally absent sex drive, painful sex, acne, dizziness. | I've tried my best to stay free of putting meds in my body but my very heavy period and extremely painful cramps made me disparate to regulate it. I didn't want the pill because I was working two jobs and going to school & knew I would not remember. My doc recomm Depo & I went for it not thinking much about the side-effects. Now I wish I had researched before getting my injection. Not a nice experience. I have been wondering why I was feeling all these things, why no sex drive, why painful sex for the first time in my life! Also feeling so sad and down if I have no reason to and why can't I lose weight if I am exercising like I'm in the military (not a single pound!!!!!) I know its because of this drug. This is why I didn't want to put anything in my body. This is a horrible medication and wish I could get it out of my body NOW! BUT I have to wait until its time for my next appointment so I can change my prescription. | F | 28 | 3 months 1X AN | 3/3/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Normal periods until stopped getting shot. No period, painful, hair growth, weight gain, cramping, bloating. | I was on the Depo for six months, maybe, I then got off of it cause I no longer needed it, but in the time I lost my period, then got it in 5 months, really painful, and then I lost it for half a year, but with the symptoms of an upcoming period. I do not recommend this, it's too high of a dosage right away, it will mess with your harmones. | F | 19 | 3 months 1X O | 2/16/2011 | 1 | Painful periods (Endometriosis) | Depression, memory loss, decrease in sex drive, anxiety, fatigue, painful joints, frequent urination, increase appetite, hair shedding, long heavy periods, pregnancy symptoms, mood swings, bloated stomach, dry skin, weight gain, etc. | I feel like a lab rat, I am praying to God for this drug to be out of my system. I had one (3 month) injection and refuse to continue poisoning my body. I cannot believe the effects this medication have on my mood and body. I literally took a week off work because of anxiety, depression and fatigue. This drug is the devil. It has no place in the human body. I don't know which is worst... Depo or Lupron. Do not take this drug. It will create additional problems when trying to prevent pregnancies or painful periods. | F | 39 | 3 months 1X O | 2/18/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Decreased sex drive, Vaginal dryness, weight gain, and mood swings | At first it was great. I could have sex without a condom and I was having a very normal sex life. But then maybe 2 months into the shot I started bleeding while I was having sex. But that only lasted a couple of weeks. Then my last couple of weeks with the drug in my system I started having painful sex. Well it wouldn't hurt at first because I would be wet but then after awhile I would dry up and not be able to get wet anymore. It was very irritating for me and my boyfriend because we had to keep using lube when before we hardly ever had to use it. Now I have been off the shot for 2 weeks and I am now starting to have really bad cramps and increased urination and constipation. My period also hasn't come and I'm wondering when it will. I'm really hoping my sex drive comes back as well. Anyway I wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone. | F | 19 | 3 months Dk 1X AN | 2/24/2011 | 1 | Birth-Control | Depression, anxiety, weight gain | So I have hesitated to post this but I realize if I stay silent it will not benefit anyone. I had Depo-Provera injected into my body in 1994 after my first child and once the symptoms began I stopped taking it; basically I only received one dosage. However this is such a toxic medication that I suffer to this day with problems that were created by taking just that one dose. The best I have felt since then was when I was being treated by a Naturopathic Physician. She took the time to listen to EXACTLY what I was complaining about and then compared by complaints with my lab work and treated me accordingly. I thank God for her and for the treatment plan she placed me on. Depo was never mentioned and yet through her LISTENING she was able to hit the target. I was not 100% certain about the problems I have experienced since 1994 being related to the Depo until I found this website. Ladies there is EXTREME danger to your body now and way into the future if you take this drug. Figure out a better birth control method. | F | 42 | 3 months Unkonwn 1X day | 2/23/2011 | 1 | birth control | It'd be easier to describe what side effects I didn't experience. I have been extremely depressed to the point of being suicidal, dizziness, extreme fatigue, acne, anxiety, outright profuse vaginal bleeding for the first month and constant spotting thereafter, anal bleeding for the first two weeks (yes, I just wrote that!!!), nausea, and moodiness. | I have NEVER had such an experience when taking a drug and am positive that this "medication" should be outlawed! It is criminal that it is allowed to stay on the market when it is known to have such extreme side effects. Since having the injection every single woman I've talked to about this either had it or who knew a friend who had and EVERY SINGLE ONE had an extremely bad experience. AVOID THIS DRUG AT ALL COSTS!!! | F | 39 | 3 months 1X O | 2/9/2011 | 1 | ease of use, the idea of no period | Anemic,period with no end,slight weight gain,tired all the time,loss of sex drive,headachs | At first I loved this form of birth control,and then the bleeding started,for 6+ weeks now I have been bleeding non-stop some days light(brown)and the next heavy bleeding,cramps come and go but are more like contractions than cramps,I actually went to the dr because I was so anemic(dizzy almost to the point of fainting and vision would go black)I have headaches that just won't go away,can't even tell you what desire to have sex is anymore(this is getting worse with time)and all I want to do is sleep.Which is not me.Don't want to scare anyone but please do your homework before getting this shot.Will not continue use and hope that this crap leaves my body quickly.Very diaspointed I got this form of BC. | F | 27 | 3 months 1 shot 1X O | 1/17/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | I had Depo-Provera SubQ,which claims less weight gain.This version is injected into the muscle.I only had 1shot into my thigh muscle.My muscle has since degenerated.I now have a large dent the size of a 50cent piece in the front of my thigh,I am super petite,only weigh 110,no cellulite.The 1st few wks after injection I had nausea, migranes, vomiting every morning,decreased sex drive,body acne,severe mood swings.Into 2nd mnth all symptoms remained except the nausea. Due to losing my thigh muscle,giving me the appearance of visible cellulite on the front of my thigh I did not want to continue use.When I did not receive my 2nd shot my withdrawl symptoms were worse than the ones I felt when I started.My migranes moved to the back of my head and top of neck.I gained weight,increased 2pant sizes just to be able to zip up.I have severe bloating in lower abdomen, bubbling feels like kicking,acid reflux,frequent urination,excessive discharge, extreme fatigue,body acne, angry, impatient, increas | I had Depo-Provera SubQ,which claims less weight gain.This version is injected into the muscle.I only had 1shot into my thigh muscle.My muscle has since degenerated.I now have a large dent the size of a 50cent piece in the front of my thigh,I am super petite,only weigh 110,no cellulite.The 1st few wks after injection I had nausea, migranes, vomiting every morning,decreased sex drive,body acne,severe mood swings.Into 2nd mnth all symptoms remained except the nausea. Due to losing my thigh muscle,giving me the appearance of visible cellulite on the front of my thigh I did not want to continue use.When I did not receive my 2nd shot my withdrawl symptoms were worse than the ones I felt when I started.My migranes moved to the back of my head and top of neck.I gained weight,increased 2pant sizes just to be able to zip up.I have severe bloating in lower abdomen, bubbling feels like kicking,acid reflux,frequent urination,excessive discharge, extreme fatigue,body acne, angry, impatient, increased anxiety (mood swings),sweating then overly cold,boobs are bigger and if you squeeze them they have fluid like I'm pregos.This is a horrible drug!The fact you cannot find the real side effects or real withdrawal symptom details,nor how long these symptoms last makes it very misleading.I haven't even found a blog which discusses Depo-SubQ.This drugs negatives greatly out weigh the positives, definitely choose another method for birth control. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! | F | 31 | 3 months 1X AN | 1/17/2011 | 1 | after an unwanted pregnancy | I had horrible mood swings, almost lost my long term relationship. Cramping, sore breasts, horrible head aches. I never experienced any weight gain but i did eat a lot.I also spotted for the entire 3 months. I wanted to try for a baby after the three months and found out that fertility might not happen for me. I was very upset because my doctors never explained any of these side effects. | When coming off of it i read all of these horror stories about how bad it it would be. The spotting I was experiencing went away exactly three months from the day I received my first shot. Two weeks after that I began a normal period and 4 weeks after that I was pregnant. One thing I did do was detox my body with natural methods trying to rid my self of this poison. It appeared to have worked! | F | 20 | 3 months 100mg 1X O | 12/14/2010 | 1 | birth control | spotting, hot flashes, nausea, no libido, no appetite, fatigue, mood swings | I have only had one shot so and am NOT going back for another in 2 weeks when I'm supposed to. First I noticed shortly after taking the shot that I have NO appetite (which is unusual for me, I'm slim with a very high metabolism and I'm hungry about every 3 hours). I would go days without wanting to eat. That feeling is beginning to subside as I'm eating again. Anther thing, I began spotting about 3 weeks after the shot, and 2 months later, guess what.. still bleeding. There's no consistency to what kind of flow (light, heavy), it's unpredictable (prior to taking the shot, I was never irregular with 3-4 day cycle). I have NO sex drive (which is also unusual, I usually have a very high libido)... I barely even think about sex anymore. & with the constant bleeding, My boyfriend and I both get really frustrated and rarely ever try to have sex anyway. Not to mention, I never had body acne, now I have acne all over my chest. I have extreme sensitivity to food, and smells as I get extremely nauseous all of a sudden. I get hot flashes & night sweats... Oh and to top all of this off, I have extreme mood swings. I get angry at the dumbest things, I cry all the time for no reason (not usually that emotional of a person). Good thing my boyfriend has the patience of a saint, because otherwise our relationship would be ruined because of this drug (lack of intimacy & extreme mood swings)! I wouldn't recommend this drug to my worst enemy! | F | 23 | 3 months 1X AN | 12/8/2010 | 1 | birth control | fast weight gain, Bloating (which led to the feeling of unhappiness and discomfort). | After 2+ months of taking it I decided that It would be my last and instead use other birth control methods. The Bloating and the really quick weight gain made me very unhappy and worry about my look. I am petite size person but within 2+ months I moved 2 sizes up. I am not pregnant but wear maternity clothes! I was not advised about the appetite increase and the bloating. I am thankful that I God willing in 2 weeks I will be freed from the depo and its ill effects. I had no mood swings or any type of depression and had no period and no spotting so far. I would advice those who decide to take the depo shot to mind their eating habits and be a gym member. But if you can use other birth control then avoid the depo. | F | 35 | 3 months 1X O | 12/27/2010 | 1 | endo and abnormal bleeding | Morning sickness and early weight gain and long periods. | I only got one shot because it is awful. Doctor told me irregular bleeding could be a side effect. 2 week long periods are quite annoying. Morning sickness and early weight gain, and people asking if I am pregnant. Have been coming off for 2 months and have gained more weight, more 2 week periods, no more sex drive or even opportunities with 2 week periods coming every 21 days. I was very fit, still eat better than most, but have to buy bigger clothes because of a lousy shot. | F | 35 | 3 months 1X O | 9/22/2010 | 1 | birth control | headaches,weight gain, stomach pain, abnormal periods(lasting about 2-3 weeks), spotting almost every day, acne, low sex drive, insomnia, depression, terrible mood swings. | i HATE this shot. yes it prevents pregnancy but the side effects are terrible. ive been spotting for about a week straight had a heavy period for about 8 days and am currently spotting as we speak. its inconsistent and annoying. ive gained 10 pounds in 3 months and counting i eat healthy and work out but ironically i gain more weight and i am getting wider. my moods swing left and right im either really depressed, super happy, or really mad and that can change in seconds. i constantly have stomach pains and headaches. i have 0 self esteem thanks to this shot its NO BUENO. please dont try it. take it from me. | F | 22 | 3 months 1X O | 10/13/2010 | 1 | as contaceptive | I have had eleven months of hell on this injection. I have bled for months and after eleven months I found out I was pregnant. I now find myself at 7 weeks pregnant having a miscariage and believe that the injection is the cause of it all. I would not reccomend it to anyone who wants kids in the future. | F | 39 | 3 months 2 shots 1X day | 11/16/2010 |