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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 5  Prevent Pregnancy Weight loss and no periods. i would recommend it in a heartbeat. Although everryone is different this worked wonders for me. Lost about 10 lbs in a year and no periods! More importantly, I am not pregnant! F 27 12 months
 4/8/2009
 3  heavy periods/ migraines weight gain, anxiety, depression, digestive problems I was supposed to get my last shot 2 months ago and decided against it, because I was becoming too depressed and thought it may be due to the shots. I loved not having a period, but I'm paying for it now. I started mine 3 weeks ago and let me tell you, it is still going strong. I really wish I would have never been on it, because the weight gain and psychological issues are not worth the benefit of that monthly visit. I'm wondering if this period will ever stop. F 22 12 months
 1/24/2010
 2  birth control 20 pound weight gain in one year (diet and exercise habits had not changed) This was a convenient form of birth control, but the possible risk of bone density loss after prolonged use was not worth that convenience. I also did not expect to gain as much weight as I did. F 34 12 months
 8/16/2006
 1  birth control depression, low if any sex drive, headaches along with constant kneck pain, very moody and sad all of the time, heavy bleeding constantly, diariah every time of injection for several days at a time I have only had four shots and will not be taking this method of birth control any more. I would not reccomend it to anyone else because I have had such a downpour of medical effects on my body sense I have started taking it. The depo provera shot has made me almost unapproachable to my husband and family because of depression and headaches that could kill have made me very irritable. Intamacy is a must in a marriage and in mine it has been gone sense my second shot. It made me not feel attractive or turned on. My face has stayed broken out sense taking my first shot and the irregular bleeding has been aggravating because just when I thought I had stopped I started again at very inconvenient times and with unpredictability it has interfered with my perosnal and with my professional standing. I would not reccomend this birth control method and cannot wait for it to leave my system! F 22 12 months
 6/24/2005
 1  birth control Bleeding for ten months straight. I can't go on estrogen based birth control methods and so Depo seemed like an awesome option. While I've been lucky enough to bypass the hair loss/weight gain/etc., I HAVE BEEN SPOTTING NON STOP FOR ALMOST A YEAR. I'm off the shot now and I don't know when this is going to stop. There are definite pros to this drug, but if your body is sensitive to food/chemicals/etc., I would reccommend staying as far away from Depo as possible. F 21 12 months
 4/7/2007
 1  Birth Control hair loss, extreme weight gain, depession, mood swings,sporatic periods that would last 1-3 months, severe acne,anxiety, loss of sex dive, pregnancy resulting in miscarriage. I DO NOT recommend this to my worst enemy! my hair was falling out in clumps, I was extremely depressed, and I had not an ounce of a sexual drive the entire time I was on the shot. The last straw was when I got pregnant on it and then had a miscarriage. Once that happened, i decided that it just wasn't worth it anymore if it wasn't even preventing pregnancy for me! F 22 12 months
1X O		 7/17/2010
 1  contraception MASSIVE WEIGHT GAIN !!!!!! Caused food intolerances wish there was something to reverse the effects Do Not Do It!! I had never had trouble with my weight before, had always been 10 stone, didnt put a single pound on through pregnancy. had the injection, 1 every 3 months. Total of 3 injections, Put a stone on (14lb) with each injection...... by the end i was a massive 13.5 stone!! I have suffered with controlling my weight and food intolerances ever since............. wish id never done it!!!! F 30 12 months
1X O		 1/19/2014
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 1  contraceptive extreme weight gain, clinical depression, hair loss, ongoing side effects Please, if you are considering this method of contraception- CHOOSE ANOTHER METHOD! This is the worst thing to do to your body. Years later, I am still experiencing lasting hormonal imbalances caused by depo. F 38 12 months
 7/9/2009
 1  no periods weight gain of 30 lbs, the inability to loose any of the weight. Inability to get pregnant. I believe this drug should be taken off the market. I only took the shot for 1 year which means I only had 4 shots. I have been off for 3 1/2 years and have not been able to loose any of the weight and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant with no luck! F 24 12 months
 4/13/2007
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 1  Birth Control Weight Gain, Impossible to lose weight, severe mood swings to the point where I thought I was suffering post natal depression, no sex drive whatsoever. Felt like the end of the world most days I was due to have my next injection today but told the nurse ponit blank I didn't want it. Her comments to me basically implied that everything I told her was down to me and not the side effects of the drug. She was very reluctant to not give it me. I have now insisted that they try the coil. Fingers crossed I'll feel better! They shouldn't make you feel guilty for wanting to come off it. F 31 12 months
 5/22/2007
 1  so I won't get pregnant very bad headaches, have no energy, feel weak, always wanting to sleep. never use Depo-Provera. i have been taking it for a year. F 17 12 months
 5/17/2005
 1  contraception severe lower back pain and numb legs, plenty cellulite and weight gain been on injection for 12months (approx 4 jabs) ok for the first 2 just lack of sex drive, the back pain started slowly but is unbearable now to the point that i dont think im gonna have another one done, Im 35yrs young but feel 135yrs old!! F 35 12 months
 3/9/2009
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 4  Birth Control A lack of energy I’m commenting because I pray my experience will help somebody. I took depo in my early 20's for a year. If you have an active exercise life before depo (high metab) you will be fine with weight control. If you don't exercise you are going to gain weight and it will be harder to start exercising due to a decrease in energy. My doctors always tell me to take a multi vitamin and a calcium supplement while on depo. I have gotten pregnant after taking depo, but it took one year for my body to regulate from the birth control; compared to before, I use to get pregnant off a kiss. Don't stay on depo longer then what doctor recommends overall I haven’t had any problems that I know about with depo. I know that it can cause bone density so if you can try t take a (calcium supplement). This is my own opinion of the birth control and depo has done its job in my case. God bless. F 27 13 months
1X AN		 1/2/2012
 3  birth control wanted no pills hair loss,weight gain 5-15 per shot, moodswings, no sex drive, headaches, dizziness, painful cramps in lower abdomin. Good for not getting pregnant but side affects not worth using this drug.I have gained lots of weight (30lb)and when i lose some the next shot brings back all i lost and more. Do not use this drug, it caused osteoproses. Did you know they use this drug to lower the libido of sex offenders? IT is illegal in many countries and it should be here too. I got my last shot in july and i am never going back, i rather have another baby!! F 20 13 months
 8/18/2008
 3  pregnancy prevention loss of sex drive;breast tenderness; weight gain (from 130 to 165);cyst-like weaps in vaginal area; unbalanced Ph (sweaty underarms and vaginal area; alot of water retention in legs and feet;mood changes; headaches; weak/painful joints This is a great product but is definitely not designed for the long term! stop it all together. I was due to recieve another injection in February but i decided to stop getting them.I was taking birth control pills prior to getting the shot because i was having problems with ovarian cysts. My doctor suggested that since i began having problems with the pill that i try depo. He did warn me about the risk of loss of bone density and i knew that i didn't have strong bones, so i took a risk. I was willing to work around the other changes that my body was experiencing but the weight gain has gotten out of control along with the decreased sex drive. It has truly caused a problem within my marriage which is not cool.I was relieved to see the postings on this site because im not alone. Alot of women are or have been experiencing the same side effects as i am. I thought that the changes i was going through were due to age but i see that is not the case. My recommendation to anyone F 29 14 months
 4/26/2008
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 2  Birth Control I went psychotic on a regular basis - I assum due to hormone inbalance... Irregular periods, cramps... Normal stuff other than that I was diagnosed with Bipolar after going off this, so I am fairly certain that the reason it made me so crazy was bc the hormones were a stressor to me, but the irregular periods added to the mood swings was too much for me... PLus, I was not warned about the loss in bone density or any of the more severe side effects. I would not recommend this form of birth control. F 26 14 months
 3/13/2008
 2  Birth Control Mood swings, weight gain (10 lbs), brittle hair, intermittent bleeding. If considering depo-provera I would do my research. I wish I had 14 months ago. I am scheduled to take my next shot in two weeks and I am canceling. As it stands I have been "having my period" off and on since mid February. I would rather just have a normal 7 day period than this! F 37 14 months
 4/29/2009
 1  Contraception Depression, getting out of breath very easily, terrible headaches, incredibly tired all the time, couldn't sleep, gaining weight, bloating, “feeling” pregnant, no libido, annoyed, angry,sex painful and difficult, no lubrication, progressively more and more anxious, couldn't cope with every day stuff, joint pain, uncontrollable blushingm hot flashes, itchy skin, pain on scratching, bruised easily, heart palpitations, lower back, knee and ankle pain, walking was agony, felt nothing but total devastation, like a darkness descended on me and I felt totally and utterly alone in the black, no concentratation, no memory, can't make decisions, absolutely no connection with my children, no tenderness, no love, just totally nothing. Convinced I must be dying. I honestly believed I must have cancer, or a brain tumour or something, or worse, I was just losing my mind. Considered suicide, honestly believed that everyone would be better off without me, and just to stop the pain and the n Read my whole story here: www.facebook.com/notes/kirsty-m-hall/depo-and-me-dfinitely-not-a-cute-puppy-dog-tale/10150262280396696 F 37 14 months
no idea 1X AN		 6/27/2013
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 2  birth control Weight gain....20 pounds in 15 month. It works...but it's not worth the weight gain F 29 15 months
 4/29/2004
 2  b/c, controlling period pains Lets see: joint pain, decreased libido, moodiness, depression, anxiety (more than I normally had), irritability, 25 pound weight gain, increased appetite, extreme fatigue It's NOT worth ruining your relationship. :( I went on it to control period problems. The pill I was on did the job mostly, but I wanted the convenience of not having to take a pill the same time every day. Well, it turns out this helped more with the period problems but worsened my depression and anxiety, which I already had. :( It caused tons of problems and I ended up losing a relationship with someone I loved. F 24 15 months
 10/27/2004
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