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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DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 4  Birth Control Cramping and irregular bleeding, but nothing major. Slight vaginal dryness, but nothing that lube can't fix. Overall it's an easy and effective method of birth control, much better than many others! F 34 6 months
1X AN		 8/3/2020
 3  to keep from getting pregnant I had extremely heavy spotting for about a month until I talked to my doctor and was prescribed more horomones to stop the bleeding for good. After a month of extra horomones the bleeding stopped completely. The only problem is paranoia!! Not to meantion the EXTREME pain of them inserting it! I hated having to check it every month. I would not do this again, but it worked as it said it would. Also my husband could feel the strings during intercourse, not an exact turn on. I thought I felt plastic one day and went to the hospital and had it removed, I couldn't take it any more. F 22 6 months
 8/21/2006
 3  Birth control, ovarian cyst Weight gain, decreased sex drive Love the convenience, but have gained too much weight. Stopping for the time being to see if I can take the weight off. Also, my husband is concerned about the sex drive, or lack thereof. F 32 6 months
 7/3/2004
 3  Birth Control Weight gain, bloating, perpetual spotting, vaginal dryness during intercourse, moodiness and headaches. I went on it 2 years ago and was fie. This time I've been on it for 6 months and do not plan on continuing. F 26 6 months
 10/22/2004
 3  Pregnancy Prevention Abdominal Pain- sometimes extreme, Sweating,Chills,Nausea, Fatigue, Slight Depression,Headaches,Feeling Pregnant This is the first birth control I've ever tried, I liked it since it didn't require taking a pill daily. First time I took it I mostly had headaches and extreme fatigue, though I wasn't sleeping excessively. Near the end of the first 3 months I started getting extreme nausea and cramps, sensitivity to smells ,plus my period was weird. First period on the shot lasted 2 weeks, second period lasted only 4 days.I could have sworn I was pregnant. Of course luckily when I went for my second shot that wasn't the case. Alot of the headaches and fatigue has disappeared, still having abdominal pain (probably from it preventing my period) the second shot has made me feel more like I'm having hot flashes and random chills, I was a bit moody too. Especially after having the first shot, but now not so much. Didn't effect sex life much and there was only a slight change in my skin but no severe acne or anything. But otherwise it's been alright, may go onto another type of birth control after my 3rd shot. F 22 6 months
1X day		 8/14/2010
 3  eliminate monthly menstrual cycle excessive weight gain, joint pain, no cycle first 5 months, no sex drive, always hungry i absoluted loved my depo provera shot up until july 1 2010. I started spottin which i eventually expected, but now 22 days later im still bleeding! I got my 3rd shot this year yesterday and i definitely know it will be my last. Never again. F 20 6 months
injection 4X O		 7/21/2010
 3  to be protected from getting prego Um the depo for me is not bad def better than pills but the only downfall not to be to explicit is the spotting I have been spotting ever since alil after my first shot an it hasn't stopped since its annoyin...def makes me not feel comfortable at all in regards to sex an it jus sucks...the depo is a very good medicine but this side effect sucks. Also kind of hav a lost for appetite. Which sucks cause I am already skinny as it is...but other than that its an ok solution for bc jus watch the side effects..:) F 23 6 months
1X M		 11/11/2010
 3  pregnacy prevention/fewer periods Good and bad things came with this. The good things are that I feel like I am safe from pregnancy and that my periods have stopped completely. The bad things which can't be directly connected to depo but have seemed to be common among other ladies are that, I haven't had any sort of wetness down there. At first I loved that, until I realized that not being able to get wet made for painful and unpleasant sex. Loss of sex drive. I didn't really notice til recently that I have been mistaking my desire to have sex because I enjoy It, for being horny. I don't get that 'must touch must be touched' feeling anymore. LikeI said, these things may not be because of depo, but I going to see I f they change If I stop getting the shot F 18 6 months
 8/12/2013
 3  contraceptiom no period whilst i was on it. then came off it had a period, then unprotected sex, then nothing. now i could be pregnant, yet all tests show negative. HELP! F 17 6 months
1X day		 1/17/2012
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 3  contraception Worked as a contraception but I gained 14 lbs over the 6 months despite keeping up my gym routine. Also made me very moody and bloated. F 24 6 months
 2/18/2012
 3  to prevent pregnancy severe headache, bloated, tired. depression, and crazy mood swings F 32 6 months
30 1X M		 8/10/2011
 3  severe PMS lupus like symtoms,extreme fatigue, back pain, headaches, severe depression, moodswings, weight gain 30+ lbs, Boobs producing milk and leaking,lack of sex drive,no drive to do anything. at first i loved it no period.. but now after seeing numerous doctors i did some research and found out all my lupus like symtoms could be from the shot. I had to leave my job because i felt so sick all the time. Women need to let there dr's know about the side effects, my dr had never heard of any of these symptoms resulting from the shot F 24 6 months
 6/14/2007
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 3  birth control small weight gain, acne, very tired, loss of sex drive I cannot take the pill due to migranes, but am becoming increasingly concerned about possible long term issues with hormone related birth control. My husband and I do not want kids for at least three more years so I'm pretty confused what to try. Any ideas? F 27 6 months
 1/15/2005
 3  contraception weight gain incl. increase breast cup, spotting/bleeding, minimal cramps, pimples & oilier skin, feeling hot & sweatier than usual due to added weight, possibly vaginal dryness. I experienced some life changes at the same time I started depo. I didn't have a period until 3 weeks ago. I started spotting & light bleeding for the last 3 weeks off & on. was concerned but saw here that it's normal. I was on ortho tricyclin for 10 years but had high blood pressure and couldn't continue it. I gained about 10-20 during the time i was on pills. I have gained abou 30 lbs. since being on depo. it makes me uncomfortable but it's not that big a deal. I was more concerned about the bleeding. I would get a tubal ligation but have no insurance and can't afford one. The idea of no periods is appealing, I hope the spotting & bleeding stop. I was angry that they didn't tell me that depo causes you to feel hungry which explains the weight gain. I also was not aware until my 2nd shot that it causes calcium leaching. I was advised to take, B-12 ( i believe) to help curb the feeling of hunger. I was advised to take 1,000mg of calcium a day to prevent calcium leaching. i have had some blemishes but not enough to distress me. i have been using better face cleaning stuff. I have been feeling hot and sweaty easier than usual but i attribute that to the extra weight i am not used to bearing. I may be experiencing the vaginal dryness or it could be the fact that I am older and having sex more w/ lubricated condoms. i know that will effect moisture production.I am hoping that my side effects stay mild and go away. i have friends who have had mixed results in this. it's always risky to take any kind of medication on a daily long term basis. there will always be possible side effects and you have to decide if they are more bearable that the consequences of not taking them. F 30 6 months
 5/1/2005
 3   tired, moody, spotting, no period, depression, NOT PREGNANT THOUGH! Ive been on Depo for about 6 months. I really don't have many of the serious side effects except for what i put already. I would only recommend this to women who are willingly to take a risk AFTER THEY RESEARCHED THIS and do NOT WANT TO GET PREGNANT F 17 6 months
 4/29/2009
 3  pregnancy prevention Weight gain, bloated feeling, very gassy, flatulate a lot now, sometimes unable to get wet, a lot more self conscious of how I look and feel. Feel lazy, not much motivation to do things. I've put on probably abt 15-20 lbs.. i haven't really had to horrible of an experience so far, however I will probably switch to something else this coming March due to the weight gain and lack of motivation. I used to be able to get up and excersize but I find it harder than normal to get going. I also have had a little back pain which may have been exaggerated due to the extra weight im carrying around. F 21 6 months
 12/31/2013
 2  regulate periods I wish I would have read reviews before getting the shot. I've gotten it twice so far and each time I have bled for the entire first month. Face has broken out more than it ever has in my entire life, I get nauseous all the time and my sex drive has completely left. I am always tired and my energy is gone. I've also noticed that at the times of the month when I should be getting my period, I still experience cramping, mood swings and dizziness just without the actual "release". After reading the reviews from everyone, I'm not planning on getting a 3rd shot. F 30 6 months
 2/20/2014
 2  heavy periods I bled 3 months straight after my 1st depo shot. I got the 2nd shot and the bleeding stopped. I'm 2 weeks away from getting my 3rd shot and the bleeding has started again. Can't deal with this mess. I'm considering novosure. F 40 6 months
 10/1/2015
 2  I took it for my Acne INSOMIA, FEAR, ANIEXTY, LOW SELF ESTEEM, JOINT PAIN, ANIEXTY PAINS(LOOK IT UP) DEPRESSION, EYES VERY BLURY CANT FOCUS, PANIC ATTACKS ESPECIALY WHEN A NEW SYNTOM IS APPROACHING, NASEAUA, FEELING BODY WEAKNESS, HOT FLASHES, SEVERE MOOD SWINGS(ROLLERCOASTER), GET STRESSED EASILY i took 2 shots (so thats 6 months) it was the second shot that had me feeling bad . i notice the 5 month i was have severe panic attacks thats when i said OMG NEXT MONTH IM NOT TAKING IT. i prayed and ask God to guide me as i was going to take my 3 shot MY SYMTOMS STARTED TO FLEAR UP and when they do i swear its like you feel like ur EYES ARE SHUTTING DOWN and u feel like ur disconnected from your body I ended up COULDNT GETING THE SHOT CUZ I FELT SO BAD(PANIC ATTACKS) so i called my mum from the clinic and said come get me i cant wait here any longer I JUST WAS TAKING IT CUZ I HEARD BIRTHCONTROL HELPS ACNE AND IT DID I DIDNT BREAK OUT ONE BIT BUT OMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGG I CUD ONLY IMAGINE IF I TOOK THE 3RD SHOT THANK GOD I DIDNT. F 21 6 months
30mg 1X AN		 5/23/2015
 2  easy long lasting contraception low sex drive from 1st shot after second shot developed ibs chest/breast pain anxiety and stress After 1st shot 9 week period after 2nd shot 6 week period F 28 6 months
 3/13/2015
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