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 Wish I would have read up more before getting the shot! Although it effects people differently I do not recommend getting it. Doctors don't tell you all of the side effects but I experienced weight gain, always being hungry, and painful sex since being on the shot I'm scared other side affects will show up or I've overlooked some the shot wears off in 2 months I will not be going back for another. F 19 4 months
 12/28/2013
 1  birth control Bloating, stomach pain, intermittent bleeding, migraines, increased hunger, ridiculous amount of weight gain. Over 4 stone in 2 months. Tiredness. I will admit it works as a contraceptive but only because I became so fat so quickly no one wanted to have sex with me. Also my libido plummeted through the floor and has remained that way. Actually think it is cruel to put women on this drug. I basically lost the whole of my 20's to it because I was so depressed about the weight gain and loss of libido. F 32 4 months
 12/5/2016
 1  Tried most other contraceptives Nausea, bloating, headaches, mood swings and a severe lack of a sex drive Feel like it's absolutely ruined my life really, probably had sex once since having the jab. Having to take ibuprofen more often for headaches. Only plus is not having periods F 26 4 months
 4/16/2017
 2  Birth Control/Period Regulation Discomfort Acne, Migraines, Loss of Appetite, Bloating, Spotting, Period for weeks at a time, Dizziness, Panic Attacks F 20 4.5 months
 11/17/2004
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 5  to prevent pregnancy very light spotting once or twice a month which only lasts for less than a hour no weight gain, no periods, no mood swings, my doctor only recommends me to take it for 2years because of the side effect of reducing bone denisty. I take calcium pills twice daily as a precaution, I am very pleased with Depo. F 32 5 months
 12/6/2008
 4  birth control I spotted the first month but havent since. I cramp occasionally. I have not gained weight I actually lost about 2 pounds. Im not moody. Overall most of the time feel great F 21 5 months
 6/7/2014
 4  Contraception/no period This is the third time that I've gone on Depo in the last 9 years. I was told by a doc to not stay on it for more than a couple years due to bone loss. This round I'm experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms (nausea, fatigue, dizziness, etc) as well as bad cramping and hot sweats. I'm in the middle of the 2nd shot, so I'm hoping it will go away. My period is gone now though, and the symptoms were minor enough that I just now realized that is what's causing everything. Not pregnancy and not a cold that just keeps trying to attack. It's different for everyone, but I overall, the pros outweigh the cons for me. F 26 5 months
 8/26/2009
 4  BC back pains, anxiety, mood swings Although I am currently on my 2nd shot, I think it's an overall good form of BC. NO PERIOD so far! :) The back pain is tolerable BUT I could most definitely do without the occasional mood swings... F 18 5 months
 7/5/2009
 4  birth control WEIGHT GAIN ! so far, so good. F 5 months
 3/17/2009
 4  not to get pregnant A little moody,headache,mild acne problems and lowers sex drive. I love it. I haven't had a period in 4 months. I take the calcium pills as directed and that curbs my appetite. I didn't gain any weight. You only gain weight if you eat fatty foods. You can't tell me you gained weight off of 3 basic meals a day. I did notice as it get closer for me to get another shot my sex drive goes up and I have less mood swings. F 26 5 months
 12/27/2005
 4  Prevent pregnancy I have noticed myself being a lot more tired lately, as well as more emotional. I have also had some spotting, which comes and goes but is never very bad. As well as this I do have occasional headaches although I'm not sure that is completely related. I admit I didnt read too much about the shot before having it, but fourtuneatly I havent found the side-effects nearly as bad as some people have said. I have always suffered from moodswings and being emotional but at some points I was suprised at myself and how much I would cry at nothing. I also have been very tired lately and found it very difficult getting up in the mornings, even when its not even that early. However, I dont think the side-effects are majorly bad and I think I would recommend its use but definitely be prepared :) F 19 5 months
1X O		 7/7/2011
 4  Birth Control Spotting, Insomnia, Loss of libido, weight gain The first 3 months for me were the worst...I was spotting constantly which made sex with my boyfriend almost impossible. I would have trouble falling asleep too. After my second shot I started to gain about a pound a week which i dont mind as of YET. The spotting has stopped and im now horny all the time :-). I guess my body has finally started adjusting to the hormone. I would totally recommend this F 22 5 months
3X M		 8/6/2011
 3  so i dont get pregnant horrible mood swings, bad bad bad headaches, breast tenderness, heavy appetite, my weight is flucuating, acne, cramps, fainting, dizziness. the only thing i like is that i dont get my period every month. but that can also be a bad thing in the long run. when i first got on depo i was 16 i was not sexually active but my mom insisited. when i got my first shot i had horrible breast tenderness. i hate gaining weight and eating all the time and acne. i went to the dr recently cuz my left arm would be numb for long periods of time. i thought it had something to do with the injection so i asked the dr the dr said i have soft flesh tissue damage on my upper left arm where they give the injection. turns out they have been giving me the injection in that arm since the begining and now my arm is numbed. overalll i do not like it it is horrible!!!! F 18 5 months
30 1X M		 11/19/2010
 3  Birth Control Weight Gain, inability to loose weight, moody, no patience, lots of Acne, really dry scalp during all times of year, very tired all the time. I have been on Depo before this 5 month spurt, and before children I was able to be on it and gain about 10 lbs. Then loose it. After being on it after having 3 children its has stopped all periods which is a plus but, I have become really irritable, I have such oily hair now that I take small little pieces out of my hair, horrrible dry scalp, and no shampoo helps.. even the medicated doesn't help. I also have horrrible acne all the time, its as if I start to get a cleared up face, its time for the following shot and it starts all over again. I have also noticed that my libido has fallen a lot and I am always exhausted. Even on the days I do nothing. I have had a strict diet 1200 calories and I have still gained 25lbs in the last 5 months. I have now plateaued and still can not get below where I am. I have since gotten the Essure implantations put in and I am now only to be on it until June/July. Thank goodness. As a birth control it works wonders but the side effects are not worth it. F 29 5 months
1shot/3mon 1X O		 3/4/2011
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 2  Birth Control HAIR LOSS, loss of libido, spotting, sore/tight joints. I had no side effects during the first shot, but I got the second shot and my hair has been falling out like crazy. I've read that this could be a side effect for high androgen birth control options. I'm sure my lost hair will grow back eventually, but I do not want to take the chance in getting a 3rd shot for fear my hair will continue to fall out. Birth control is so frustrating, I feel like I can't find a side-effect free option for me! F 24 5 months
2X O		 4/23/2010
 2  birth control pills affected me bad Horrible hip and back pain, my hands and feet hurt all the time,sometimes i couldnt even make a fist.I walk like im 80 instead of 29.My legs ache, it feels kind of like growing pains from when i was a teenager. i could sleep 10 hours and wake up exhausted. I gained 23 pounds in 6 months even though none of my eating habits changed. I have vaginal dryness and NO sex drive. The only good thing about depo is i have only had one period and it was right after my first shot. It may work for some, but im not getting the shot again. F 29 5 months
 8/7/2008
 2  to help regulate my period. Hot flashes, migraines, and long periods. F 28 5 months
 11/8/2014
 2  prevent pregnancy anxiety, spottting/bleeding, depression i've been on depo for about 5 months and i've been bleeding non stop for 4 months. i was told that “it will go away soon” by my doctor 2 months ago but how soon? my anxiety is horrible to the point to where i cant control it unless i take medicine. i havent had sex since i started this shot. my depression has ran to the roof. i never felt like this until i started getting the shot. F 18 5 months
2X O		 12/29/2020
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 1  Preventing pregnancy I suffered all of the negative side effects from this shot. The side effects were servere anxiety, depression, decreased sex drive, made me extremely crazy, low self esteem, aggression, extreme mood swings, fatigue, anti social, nipple soreness, bloating, and emotional. If you consider going on this shot, please make sure you read the side effects. I know everyone's body is different but from my experience, this shot changed me into a total different person. F 23 5 months
 5/15/2016
 1  help periods, not to get pregnant heavy bleeding , painful cramps, depression , just so angry all the time I got my depo shot May 8th started my period may 21st . even went back for my 2nd shot the end of July it is now september 13th and I am still bleeding (heavy) I am due for my 3rd shot October but I will not be going to get it . why am I still bleeding and when will it stop ? F 20 5 months
2 shots		 9/13/2015
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