DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 Ratings)

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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  BC while i was nursing MAJOR weight gain, loss of sex drive I started the shot 2 months after I gave birth to my son. It was the only hormonal BC that is safe while nursing an infant. When I started the shot I was back to my normal weight, 120lbs(at 5'2 tall). After the first shot I noticed a slight but steady incline in my weight, then all of the sudden, almost over night I seemed to gain 25+ lbs. I know this isn't due to poor diet or lack of exercise. My husband and I are very active at the gym and eat very well. Recently I went to a new general practiner(we moved to another area) who seemed certain the weight gain was from the shot. He told me I didn't have a lot of body fat and that it was water weight that should come off once the shot wore off. My last shot was due over a month ago and needless to say, I didn't get it. Now I'm just waiting for my period to restart. My doctor told me once I get my period that's a sign the depo is out of my system. Although he did advise me it could take several months. F 26 8 months
 12/12/2006
 5  Birth Control Irregular bleeding, 5-10 lb weight gain, no cramping, lost interest in sex. Despite the weight gain and irregular bleeding, Depo-Provera has helped me out quite a bit. I may still have a tiny period but I dont have to worry about pads/tampons anymore. I am also more active physically since I started taking it. I find it to be very helpful. I recommend this medication to anyone looking for a strong method of birth control. F 16 8.5 months
 8/22/2005
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 5  birth control stomach cramping...caused me to have gastritis its a great way for birth control...i recommend it to anyone i mean its goood....but do make sure you consider ALL sides affects before taking it F 19 9 months
 3/5/2007
 5  Pregnancy prevention No period! F 17 9 months
 4/16/2012
 5  pregnacy prevention Breast tenderness, vaginal dryness, occasional mood swings, increased breast size, occasional stomach cramps. I love this shot, though I know first hand that its not for everyone. It turned my roommate insane. I haven't had too much of a problem with it. I get side effects with almost every medicine I take, and these side effects are minimal. I haven't had my period at all. I get occasional cramps, but those don't last very long and aren't as painful as period cramps. Its allowed a lot more freedom, and comfort, knowing that I don't have to worry about forgetting to take the pill (which I would) F 24 9 months
3 months 1X O		 4/3/2011
 5  Heavy and uncontrolled bleeding Was taking in a.m. with Synthroid - wasn't working. After 3 mo's of non-stop, continued bleeding, I somehow thought to take it at night (keep taking Synthroid in morning). Voila! Love this med. I stopped bleeding 3 days later. Overweight anyway so unsure about weight gain but what the heck - I'll blame the med (LOL!). F 48 9 months
10 1X day		 10/18/2010
 5  Prevent Pregnancy Weight Gain. Loss of Period I seen all these negative comments about the depo, but I have yet to experience all of the negative things everybody is saying. the only thing I have experince is gaining weight (which I have no problem with because i'm trying to gain weight) and i don't get m period.. I love the depo shot F 22 9 months
 2/2/2010
 5  Stop heavy periods No negative side effects Since getting the shot, I've had more energy, more appetite control, and have lost more than 20 lbs. Sex drive better since I'm not worried about pregnancy. F 40 9 months
 6/14/2007
 5  Couldn't remember to take the pill I LOVE IT....Before I started taking Depo I was 135, I've since gain 10 pounds but in all the right places. My boobs are bigger, butt is rounder, thighs are thicker. My boyfriend loves it. I haven't experienced any moodiness. However, I do get spotting when its time for my next shot. I LVOE NOT HAVING TO DEAL WITH A PERIOD, OR TRYING TO REMEMBER TO TAKE THE PILL AT THE SAME TIME EVERYDAY. I tried the ring, and it caused a yeast infection. F 23 9 months
 7/15/2008
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 4  birth control Moodiness for a week or two after each injection. After the first shot I had a constant period, until after I got the second shot. Now I have no period. I also have a very much lower sex drive. I like the Depo shot because I have no period and I only have to take it every 3 months. F 20 9 months
 2/9/2005
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 4  birth control The depo caused me to bleed the first six months but after that the bleeding stopped. My cramps were horrible at first, but now the only time I cramp is when it's time for my next shot F 18 9 months
 5/30/2014
 4  prevent pregnancy Mood swings F 17 9 months
 11/24/2014
 4  Prevent Pregnancy Bled for the first 3 months straight. After my 2nd dose, literally that same day, the bleeding stopped. Haven't bled since and everything's been great. F 31 9 months
 11/30/2014
 4  Birth Control I actually like taking the depo shot. I am a bit moody, and irritable, but I've only gained 2 pounds. My migraines decreased rapidly, and my acne went away. It's so much easier takiing the shot instead of the pill. My mom and I are the only women in my family that are able to take depo without becoming extremely sick. I get tired alot, but that might just be part of my depression. My apetite stayed the same, and I haven't had my period in almost 8 months, which I absolutely love. I don't even get symptoms of having my period anymore. F 15 9 months
 5/20/2009
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 4  Extremely painful and heavy periods For approx 1 week after getting injection i always feel very emotional, ie. cry easily, very tired, lacking energy and don't feel very socialable. These side aftes then start to wear off, thank God!! Occasionally get very light bleeding or spotting, which only lasts a day or two but with zero pain. No period at all for last 3 months. Have noticed some weight gain, even though i go to gym regularly. Must admit the week immediately after injection is pretty awful but still feel pro's outway the con's as i feel great for rest of the 3 months!!! Which is a miracle as i have been cursed with horrific periods since i was a teenager, but no more!!! Yipppeeee!!! :) F 35 9 months
4X O		 8/22/2010
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 4  very fertile -forget pills- no periods, no cramps, leg cramps, horrible mood swings, migraines, no wieght gain, insomnia, no sex drive This is my 2nd time on the shot. The 1st time was 6 years ago and I had continuous spotting all 9 moths I was on it, but I had no other side effects. I was taking the patch and became pregnant on it. I figured I would give depo one more try. I started having horrible cramps in my legs at night. I do not sleep except for a few hours at a time. I noticed 3 months ago that I was becoming a real bitch at work- I mean A MEGA BITCH worse than any PMS ive ever had. I decided to go online one day when people started actually saying F 27 9 months
 8/12/2005
 3  To prevent pregnancy I got my first shot February 2007. I just got my 4th shot today. The only negative side effect that I may be experiencing is slight mood swings, but this may be caused by depression. However, a small amount of exercise daily really helps. I only menstruate if I wait too long to get my shot when it's due. My last period was 7/29 and I got my shot 7/31. It was light and only stayed on a few days. I am Black and my hair gets very oily nowadays, but that's no problem because my hair is growing like wildfire! I am on the think side and wouldn't mind gainaing a few pounds......that's the one side effect that I want that I haven't gotten. I woouldn't mind a cool ten pounds or so. I really think it depends on the individual. I've had friends who've had horror stories about Depo and just as many who have no problems with it. F 29 9 months
 10/22/2008
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 3  Contraception Weight gain, mood swings, irritability, bloated, madness It is a very effective contraceptive but I'm not sure it's worth the stress - getting fatter, feeling ugly and depressed, not really wanting sex because I feel bloated and unattractive (despite what my boyfriend says). I have had some very light periods but I don't feel like I know my body anymore. I sometimes think I am going mad, I find it harder to be friendly (I'm a bubbly and friendly person normally) and I feel like since I've been taking this drug I'm self-conscious, insecure and uptight, and much more annoyed in general! I hate being so horrible and moody; I am not going to go back for my next injection this month - I want to flush out these hormones and be myself again, and hopefully lose the weight! F 26 9 months
1X day		 3/4/2010
 3  easy bc i was like a dead person, i was super tired all the time and was very apathetic. i never experience any bleeding and gain 3 or so pounds. My boobs increased in size by a whole cup and now that im off don't seem to be decreasing. i lost my period for those 9 months and i've been off it for two months now and im starting to wonder when my period will return? i've found that taking vitamins normally can help with the tiredness, im guessing from extra iron and calcium. gave it a 3 because i didn't get preggers so it helped, somewhat. i would say that this medicine is very extreme, and that there's a number of other ways to ensure not becoming preggers that are a lot safer. im worried about what my bone density loss means for my future and what has been mutated by this drug, if there's a higher risk for cancer. Save yourself the trouble and stick with something that effects your body less. im serious, Treat your body like a temple and leave this poison out of it F 20 9 months
?? 1X O		 2/14/2011
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 3  birth control headaches, constantly tired, seriously moody, nauseated easily (even from video games on a led tv!), annoying weight gain, lots of hair loss, decreased libido and vaginal dicharge or whatever you wanna call it ... not good for sex when you actually do it! lots of acne, severly oily face and hair, spotty periods i didn't connect any of these side effects with the shot until recently. i went to the dr for my scary amount of hair loss and sleepiness and mood swings and was presscribed stress medicine soon after my second shot. after my third shot i gained 10 freaking pounds all in my midsection and legs (which is extremely noticeable on a 105 lb girl!!) and realized my sex drive was really low and finally my boyfriends sister put the dots together for me because she had read this stuff online. definitely won't get the next shot and now i'm worried about how long this crap is gonna take to get out of my system! i also had one random shot about 6 months before this set of shots and afterwards i found out i had poly-cystic ovary syndrome and supposedly its gonna be hard for me to get pregnant in the first place but not impossible which is why i got it again after the dr said to fix my irregular periods (which now makes no sense because the depo causes irregular periods any)... so now i'm freakin out that the depo caused my poly-cystic ovary syndrome after reading more reviews about this!! and my possible infertility!! F 23 9 months
1X O		 8/25/2011
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