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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 2  Birth control SEVERE ACNE. Complete loss of sex drive. Long spells of anxiety and low moods. Sleeplessness (regularly wake up thorughout night and could not fall back asleep.) Tiredness all the time. No energy. Increased appetite. Now I have finished the Depo and its been 5 months since my last injection - still very bad skin and irregularly bleeding I am a 22 year old girl, never suffered spots or any kind of skin problems. Always had normal skin, would probably get like one spot per month, at the most. Oh My God how that changed after having the depo, suddenly i have obsenenely oily skin, especially my chin. Break outs every day, horrible blocked pores...nothing will prevent these spots. Have tried EVERYTHING. Also the injection totally ruined my sleep patterns, I would wake up at 3/4 AM and not be able to go back to sleep sow ould be constantly tired. Felt low all the time and my poor boyfriend thought I had gone off him as suddenly my usually high sex drive had reduced to NIL. I know everyones body reacts differently but I regret the day I ever had the Depo and I just pray that its out of my system soon (Dr says my skin could be bad for another 18 months as thats how long Depo can take in some circumstances to be out of your sytem) F 22 6 months
 6/17/2008
 2  birth control two periods a month for first three months,nausea,loss of appetite,dizziness,small seizures anyone heard of seizures with this medication? had a brief seizure while receiving 3rd shot,sent to hospital,doctors cant explain F 18 6 months
 6/27/2009
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 2  birth control Spotting nearly every day for 6 months. F 27 6 months
 7/27/2009
 2  Alternative to taking a daily pill. Fatigue, sore muscles, dizziness, back and neck pain, mood swings, continuous spotting, nervous anxieties, and bloating. I used to take depo provera about 2 years ago for about a year. I stopped it for more than a year and recently started taking it 6 months ago. I haven't been feeling like myself lately. I actually didn't realize it, till I noticed myself getting sentimental way too often, and I'm not that type usually. I started to realize all the other changes or irregularities I've been experiencing lately, so I decided to look up information about Depo Provera. Probably explains why my jeans fit a little bit tighter too... My next shot is due this month and I decided to stop it. I'm going to try the whole detox ordeal since it the medication stays in your body for about half a year. I used to be a very ernegetic person who couldn't stand being home... lately I've been running to my bed to get at least a little rest every day, not to mention the amount of money I've spent on Redbulls for energy. It's the best thing not to worry or deal with taking a pill daily. Too good to be true in some cases. Probably better to deal with pills in the long run. F 22 6 months
 5/6/2005
 2  birth control Weight gain, headaches, cramping I would not recommend this form of birth control to anyone unless you had no other options. I have gained 20 lbs since on the shot. I also experienced the worse cramping I have ever had right before and after I was to receive the shot. Although I loved not receiving my period, I could not take the pain any longer. I switched to Mircette which is able to be taken continuously so that I do not receive my experience. However, since taking this, I have gained an additional 8 lbs with major mood swings. I have switched now to Levlite in hopes of less side effects. F 25 6 months
 4/11/2005
 2  To stop periods Acne, spotting, periods stopped for a while, then came back and was old, black, stinky blood, lowered sexual enjoyment, destroyed libedo, nasty bloated feeling Have been off Depo for 3 months and still have not started, feels like my uterus is about to burst its so full, and having cramps. still no sex drive....... F 26 6 months
 2/15/2005
 2  cause no pills to take DEPO-PROVERA hair lost,hair gain,migrains,dry eyes or redness and itchy eyes,always tired,gain weight,no sex drives,mood swings,bump under my skin(right arm),no energy,breast pains,nervest or anxieties attack's, body stiffness or back pains,... no matter what the exercises i made nothing change and i was still over weight or more in pain ?constipations,digestions,trouble visions,difficult of concentrated,dizziness,depressions or discouragements and don't feel good in your body !!! the moment,i stop taken it,...it got worster with migrains and anxieties attack's mostly at night time ...toothache and ears or eyes itching ...body or neck ache and trouble circulations in my arms...weird taste budds and seeing spotting...digesting and constipations for a year & more !!!i took 1 shot's/3 months (2 shots for six months of depo-provera ) F 34 6 months
 3/1/2007
 2  Birth Control/ No Periods I took Depo Provera for 6 months, and gained about 45lbs, had constant urges to cry over the smallest of things, had hairloss that i noticed at bottom of the shower, I was tired all the time, I felt depressed about my sudden weight-gain, I was extreamely moody and unhappy all the time. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone! I wasnt aware of all of the effects when my first shot was administrated, and if I would've been more knowledgeable, I would have NEVER taken this. I switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclren Lo, and it has made a world of difference in my mood and self-esteem. I was sick of fighting with my boyfriend all the time. It's not worth it. I'd much rather get periods than ever feel that way again! F 19 6 months
 3/26/2008
 2  prevent pregnacy The craziest mood swings, irregular bleeding, headaches very often, bloating, increased appetite, feeling pregnant all the time The shot sounds really good because of the dosage but I dont feel the side effects are worth it. I've gained over 15 lbs since I got it 6 months ago. I'd rather try other methods of birth control then have to suffer everyday. F 23 6 months
 11/5/2008
 2  To control heavy bleeding Weight gain, joint pain, skin irratations, water retention, hair loss.Heavy bleeding to light constant bleeding that never stopped. I do not recommend this for anyone F 35 6 months
 9/9/2007
 2  birth control Anxiey,headaches,mild yeast infections,leg cramps,mood swings,constipation,stomach cramps,weight gain,mild acne,feeling bloated.. F 27 6 months
 2/15/2012
 2  Endometriosis Headaches, ALOT of bleeding This is useless for endo, it worked for about 2 months and then stopped working, I dont recommend F 15 6 months
1X O		 9/1/2010
 2  birth control depo made mii have mood swinqs; i qet irritable easily; im constantly hunqry; rarely qet a period; painful breast/chest pains; painful abdominal pains; somewhat often headaches; i hate this shot cause the side effect are just not worth it; i wanted to prevent preqnancy but not feel preqnant while doinq it; ive only been on the shot for 6 months && im already thinkinq about swithinq to thee pill; I dont recommend this shot; F 15 6 months
1X O		 7/27/2010
 2  Birth control I was told that I probably ouldn't have a period with this, YAY! HOWEVER, I have been spotting since I started the shots in Jan. ALSO, I now have Menoraghia (heavy uterine bleeding) with HUGE clots. I have bled for 20 straight days. I am going to a different Dr. this Fri. If not for the constant bleeding this would be a fabulous birth control for me. F 50 6 months
150 1X O		 7/1/2010
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 2  contraceptive Weight gain (15 lbs), horrible acne on my chest, back, and face It worked for me in the sense that it stopped my periods and I didn't have to remember to take a pill, but the acne and the weight gain were not worth it. My roommate tried it at the same time for about 6 months and it did NOT stop her period, in fact, she pretty much never stopped bleeding completely for 6 months! F 26 6 months
 9/10/2007
 2  suggested by my doctor If anyone asks me, I tell them not to go on this medicine. I was not given any info other than I may gain a few pounds. Well, besides gaining 10 pounds within the first months- I also work out 3-4 days a week so this gain was shocking and I can't lose it 6 months later. Since starting Depo, I have not stopped bleeding. Yea, great birth control, my fiance hasn't touched me in six months. I had major mood swings, my doctor knew about my prior depression issue and still prescribed this which only made my depression plummet to new lows. I have one month till my wedding and I would love nothing more than to have this constant flow cease so maybe I can enjoy a normal sexlife with my soon to be husband, which is why I started this method of birth control. I've been informed by my doc as well that even if I don't take my next shot (2 weeks before the wedding) that the bleeding will not stop, in fact it will get worse before better. So, Ladies- don't do it, taking a pill once a day is not that F 24 6 months
 3/1/2006
 2  CAUSE, NO PILLS TO TAKE ??? Well,...this month supposely the end, of the side effects and depo-provera,...hopefully ? At this moment,little side effects,like,...still find hard,... to lose weight and my sex-drive,...still low,with all the pains i'm going through, below the waist ! About my bump,of my right arm,...still there and the stiffness in my body too! I'm having less anxiety's attacks and migraines ! My bones,...a little bit of fragile and humidity in my right knee! Mostly,we did already talk about the side effects and this is something,we forgot to add,in the last script before ! Well,...to let everybody know,that if you choose depo-provera and just remember,we learn this from a good friend of ours,...(thank you very much) ! To always drink enough WATER and MILK ! MILK,...for your BONES and WATER,...for not to, DEHYDRATED ! DEPO-PROVERA attacks your bones,...leaving them weak and easely breakable ! More, you go on with it and the older you are,...the more problems you'll have,in the future ! It's an advice, to you all and to always remember,...for your health issued ! IT'S ALWAYS,...A HEALTHY HABIT AND THE BEST WAY,TO LOSE WEIGHT ! good luck !!! F 34 6 months
 4/16/2007
 2  Birth Control and Menstrual Pain Hair loss, weight gain, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, pain in uterus, spotting, month-long periods, mood changes, fatigue, change in appetite. This was an absolutely horrible drug. The convenience was great but the side effects were unbelievable. I've been off for a month now and I'm still trying to get my body back to normal, although I've been warned it may take months. My best advice is not to take it unless you are fully prepared for the massive change it will force you to go through. F 28 6 months
1X O		 9/4/2012
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 2  Prevent pregnancy Daily heavy dark spotting, vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, weight gain. It's super convenient and does the job, but I was shedding old blood and uterine lining for months, and it was consistently heavy. I gained twelve pounds within a few months of starting, and experienced vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of it. I believe this was all because Depo only gives you progesterone, which meant I wasn't getting enough estrogen to even everything out. I switched to Levora (pill), and the spotting cleared up within days. Vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse ended about a month after. Still working to counter the weight gain. If you're looking for an easy method of BC, this is certainly it, and safer than an IUD (which I had, and it was a horror story when my body rejected it). Super easy to go in every 12 weeks, but the side effects completely negated any pros. F 22 6 months
1X O		 8/21/2020
 2  Birth control Weight gain, fatigue, lack of motivation, sore breasts, night terrors, night sweats, erratic periods I gained 17% of my body weight starting the 2nd week after my 2nd shot. I'm 3 weeks away from my 3rd shot (which I will not be getting) and praying I stop packing on the pounds! F 44 6 months
2X O		 2/23/2021
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