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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 3  Safer for breastfeeding moms? Weight gain, Extremely low libido, amenorrea (this one I don't mind). I also notice that my appetite has increased and if I don't eat frequently during the day I get dizzy and moody, sometimes I shake. I do blame the weight gain on Depo Provera,since my eating habits have not change, but somehow my metabolism has. This is the second time I am on Depo Provera and the first time I experienced heavy bleeding and cramping once I stop using it, I am afraid it will happen again. It is a shame that is not covered by most health insurance. F 30 10 months
 2/14/2005
 3  birth control mood swings, headaches I've been on this for almost a year now. And until recently have had no complaints. I've recommended it to friends. Latley, however, I've noticed I cry all the time over things that shouldn't bother me. I'm starting to get headaches for no reason. F 19 10 months
 6/6/2008
 2  Contraception Everything seemed great in the beginning when i started taking the depo i have 4 months feeling lazy not wanting to get up from bed plus hungry the whole day && been having everyday dark brown spotting which is annoying && nasty i rather have my regular period for a week every month then having this nasty discharge everyday for the whole month i got two more months to go && im starting on the contraception pills instead... F 24 10 months
 6/11/2013
 2  contraception after having 1st baby Well.. dont actually know where to start with this.. at first I would say no side effects and the past month or so I have experienced the following; Constantly tired, nausea, headaches, dizziness, weather this has anything to do with it constant nipple tingerling,no period at all which I hate. Will no longer be taking this as my sex drive is now none existent!!!! All together this injection actually sucks ass. I wouldnt advise anyone to take this as I feel like a bloody O.A.P and only 22. F 22 10 months
 5/13/2013
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 1  Severe period pains 1. Constant and sometimes painful hunger, would literally eat a meal and be hungry again within 30mins. If I tried to ignore it would lead to sever hunger pains. 2.Weight gain, I've so far gained a stone since starting and despite numerous attemts via weightwatchers, slimfast and low calorie diets (plus I go to the gym 5 times a week), impossible to lose any weight. 3.Mood swings. Spent the entire day recently just desparately wanting to cry for no reason, then all of a sudden be really angry at nothing. Snapping at people and can't control what I'm feeling. It's so horrible!!! 4. Heart palpitations. This is seriously scary, it feels like your heart is trying to beat its way out of your chest, can make you feel almost breathless. Overall, I would not reccommend this drug, the side-effects are far worse than anything you could be taking the drug for. If you want if for contraception try something else first, this just isn't worth it. F 21 10 months
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 1  birth control Heavy bleeding mood swings the depo shot should be banned!! F 26 10 months
30mG		 1/29/2012
 1  prevent pregnancy Since I've been on depo I have experienced hair loss, complete vaginal dryness, no sex drive, more yest and bacteria infections then I've ever had. I like the fact that it prevents pregnancy and no period but I need my body back normal I don't do well with hormones. F 24 10 months
 3/8/2012
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 1  effective birth control loss of sex drive, painful sex, prolonged bleeding, vaginal dryness, muscle soreness and cramps I started taking the shot right after having my daughter 10 months ago. I thought that the vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse was just from childbirth but now I am finding out that depo seems to cause it. I bled for the first 6 months after giving birth NONSTOP! And now it has gone away but two days ago I started experiencing this terrible muscle soreness in my arms and legs and it won't go away. It feels as if I ran a marathon but I have not done any exercise out of the ordinary. Does anyone know if this is a side effect of depo? Please, if anyone has had a similar experience with the muscle pain, email me. I am really beginning to worry that something is terribly wrong.DON'T GET THIS SHOT! The doctors don't tell you about these side effects. F 20 10 months
 5/30/2009
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 1  High Blood Pressure from the Pill Extreme anxiety, moodiness, depression, sadness, extreme fatigue, not feeling like myself, feeling constantly sick I had anxiety issues before is started depo provera, and my doctor knew this. But at that point in time they were under control and typically didn't dictate how i lived my day to day life.. the first 2 injections were fine, maybe a slight elevation in anxiety but not enough to notice. I had my 3rd shot about 3 weeks ago and my anxiety has never been worse. I almost had an anxiety attack from driving to a concert the other day. I have extreme fatigue and though i CAN sleep at night I wake up feeling exhausted and am tired throughout the day. My doctor said it was strange that only now the negative symptoms were showing up, and she chalked it up to it being my anxiety only. I know that the depo is directly associated to all these side effects.. I noticed a very obvious and drastic change right after I had the injection. M 19 10 months
 8/8/2009
 1  recommended by my doctor hair loss, moodiness, loss of sex drive, depression It has been comforting to read about other people's experiences with Depo-provera. For me, the side effects didn't truly start to kick in until the second shot. My first reaction was that there was something wrong with ME. I thought that my loss of sex drive was a sexual disfunction; I thought my moodiness and depression (set off by even the tiniest things) were signs of a character disorder; I reasoned that my hair loss was due to a perm I had gotten six months ago...I finally realized that these side effects weren't my fault--they were caused by these foreign hormones that I was putting into my body. Our society has become so nonchalant about birth control that girls are often blinded to the adverse side effects it causes. I recommend careful consideration of ANY birth control and its effects before starting it. F 19 10 months
 10/5/2009
 1  birth control tiredness, irritability, lightheadedness, feeling of being unsteady on feet, dizziness, constant bleeding, muscle aches(really bad in chest, neck, and back), anxiety, and mild depression. Evryone reacts differently on certain drugs, but because of the frightening side effects I've experienced, I would not reccomend this to anyone. I've been to the ER, just to be sent home and told to have a follow up with my regular doc b/c they can't find anything wrong with me. I'm due for another shot in january of '08. My last shot was 10/16/2007. Is anyone experiencing similar side affects? Did anyone have these side effects and stopped getting the shot? How long did it take for these side effects to go away? I notified my OB/GYN about these side effects, and she said that she's never heard about any of this comming from the shot. I just want to feel normal again!! Please e-mail me at [email protected] F 24 10 months
 11/30/2007
 5  Birth Control Slight Weight Gain F 17 11 months
 1/31/2005
 4  I took Depo to stop sever Pain. Weight gain, Pain all over, Break out on my face (BAD) little to no sex drive, Food craving's, Mood swings, Depression, Pannic atacks, tired all the time. I started Depo after going to a OBGYN to find out why I was having so much pain every single month, I have 2 kids and I have been cut burned and tied. When they could find nothing wrong with me I went o my Fam. Dr and she said this would be great for me. (Yea Rite) She said a little weight gaine. (HA)Try 60 lbs in 11 months. Now I am coming off of it and OMG the crap I am going through, Pain in my stomach, Quezzy, Head aches, feel more moddy more now than ever, I worry about things more now than I ever did. It's not worth it. If I knew then what I know now I would have not took the first shot I would have took something for the pain. Do it ladies, Please F 32 11 months
 7/15/2005
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 3  Endometriosis Constant headaches, leg and bone aches, stomach aches, depression, severe mood swings, weight gain (9 kg) constant bleeding for first three months, anxiety I was on this for 11 months for endo and it started out OK helping with pain but then the side effects got worse and worse. Depression and mood swings, anxiety, weight gain, went up two cup sizes in my bra, breast tenderness, stomach problems and stomach aches, period like cramps, my bones in my leg ached and still do, extreme fatigue, constant headaches and hair loss. I am now off it and I am still getting headaches, constant nausea, stomach aches and leg cramps which I think have been caused by the depo. I am also starting to have panic attacks and feel extremely anxious. I now wish I had never gone on it. F 11 months
 6/14/2007
 3  No pregnancy Moodiness, anxiety, weight gain, fatigue, bruises at injection site It is great for people who do not have regular schedules and can not remember to take pills but there are a lot of negative side effects so I do not recommend for extended periods of time(under 2 years). For the first six months I did not notice any change but lately I have been irritated and sleepy a lot. I have also gained about twenty pounds, which isn't too bad because I've always been underweight. After eleven months of being on it I've noticed some spotting. The biggest problems for me are the fatigue and the anxiety, I am busy with school, work and a family and get regular sleep but it never seems to be enough because I am always feeling like I need a nap and always feel worried and anxious when there isn't anything wrong. I understand that this is different for everyone and hope you do too but I just hope that I can help another woman identify any side effects she may be experiencing and inform newcomers to the possible side effects. F 25 11 months
 11/22/2009
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 2  Highly irregular periods. Never-ending fatigue, bad abdominal pain, IBS (which I never had before going on Depo), weight gain (about 15 pounds), mild depression So while I am happy that I haven't bled in almost a year, the side effects are not worth it. I have heard of irregular bleeding after being on Depo. I can only hope that the irregularity is more like once every few months rather than three months straight like mine were before I got on the Depo. And after hearing about the possible osteoporosis, there's no way I'm getting the next shot. F 19 11 months
 6/23/2009
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 1  Prevent pregnancy I had 3 shots... Chest pains, anxiety, nausea, headaches, aches and pains, dry mouth, always thirsty, sensitive to smells, weak, cravings for junk food, bloated, constipated, hot flashes, nights sweats (between my legs), sweaty hands, sweaty underarms, body odor, lost of appetite, not able to sleep, discharge, dark urine, and last but not least fast heart beats which scared me a lot! i wish I could sue! They do not list all the side effects of this shot. When you do complain about a side effect that is not listed they make it seem as if something else is wrong with you. They tell you, "Well, your body should be use to this shot, or get another one and the side effects will leave." Don't listen to them (Nurses or doctors). If you know you never experience anything that you have been going through on the shot before you got it, then it is 100% chance the shot is causing everything. I would recommend this shot to my dog. F 31 11 months
1X AN		 4/22/2013
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 1  Birth Control Spots, Sex drive non existent, weight gain & spotting/bleeding DO NOT USE THIS BIRTH CONTROL!! I have used this since december 2011 after having my first child, i have never suffered with such bad skin in all my life, no matter what i do i can not shift the spots that are along my jawline. Birth control is now officially pointless as i have no interest in sex at all, my poor partner is feeling like i dont love him and my mind is totally in love with him, yet my body 'cant be arsed' i've piled on weight and the spotting and bleeding on and off constantly is just a nightmare, i've just had my latset injection and after reading all these comments and finally realising what my problem is... i will NOT be having my next injection in feb. This should not be on the market at all. F 32 11 months
1X AN		 11/24/2011
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 1  Birth Control Horrible weight gain, migraines, acne on my chin and sides of face, and sometimes my forehead. No period, can't focus on school because of tiredness, no interest in guys or anything, VERY moody, hair loss, can't stop eating!!! I can't lose any weight! I'm taking calcium vitamins every day to prevent bone density, my face is the whitest part of my body, it doesn't match the rest of my skin, get really annoyed very easily, bad back pain all the time! depression, more vaginal discharge, every bone in my body pops now, constipation, sore breasts, I'm only 14... My mom seems to think I'm going through "the change", not period starting, I mean menopause. I have horrible hot flashes all the time. I eat constantly every day starting at breakfast, all the way through school eating snacks and lunch, coming home eating more snacks, then dinner, then more snacks. I never feel full until I eat til I puke. I can't sleep most of the time because I come home tired after school, take a nap for a few hours, and then wake up to eat, go back to sleep, and then wake up and go from sleeping on the couch, to my bed. I always wake up sweaty and it makes my hair really greasy even after I just washed it the night before. NEVER taking this again! Worst thing to ever happen to me!!!!! I do NOT recommend this for ANYONE! Don't take it. It's the worst mistake ever. I'm switching to the pill when my next shot is due. I'm never taking this again. F 14 11 months
1X O		 12/8/2011
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 1  Prevent Pregnancy Heavy bleeding at times, spotting, mood swings, anxiety, bone thinning (usually cant have too much weight on my bones or its painfully at times) I wouldnt recommend to someone. I took depo because I had a miscarriage and it has been hell for me. The first 9 months I was uncontrollably bleeding. Past 2 other months its been on and off. You get terrible stomach pains, sometimes I dont feel real, like Im not in reality. I truly think depo is behind it. I have very low iron, as well have had about 3 seizures using depo (in the start) strongly wouldnt recommend. F 16 11 months
30 1X AN		 9/14/2020

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