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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 1  contraception mood swings, weight loss due to depression which led to early stages of anorexia, dizziness, nausea constantly tired, severe abdominal pains, bleeding DO NOT USE THE DEPO!!! (one injection once every 12 weeks) i went on the depo when i was 19 as it was far easier for me than taking a pill everyday, my local nurse recommended it saying it is one of the best forms of contraception. However now im 22 and have been off the depo for a year for a few reasons...6months into using the depo i started getting cramps and thought nothing of it then shortly after i started to feel slighty tired and light headed and quite emotional, after 12-18 months i started feeling extremely depressed and from there my side effects started, the final straw for me was after nearly 2 years i started to have light bleeding spells then when that stopped i have server abdominal pains to the point where i couldn't move. After serious discussion with my partner he agreed i should come off it clear my ststem of the drug and start planning a family. 6 months after i came off the depo my periods returned, irregular and after a year of no contraception we still have no baby and no sign of pregnancy so i started to do a bit of research... Doctors and nurses don't tell you how dangerous this drug is, it can make you infertile and can take anything from 6months to 2years for fertility to come back to normal, periods can take up to a year to return, your mental health can become effected -depression, emotion over drive hormones flying all over the place. I'll never ever go back on the depo and hope I've helped you make your decision. F 22 30 months
1X AN		 6/28/2010
 1  painful periods PANIC ATTACKS, ANXIETY, HAIR LOSS, LOW BLOOD SUGAR, AGORAPHOBIA, FEARS, DEPRESSION DO NOT TAKE IT, THIS IS PURE POISON!!! IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE AND THERE'S NO WAY BACK!! F 44 30 months
1X O		 4/19/2011
 1  PMDD At first it was the miracle drug. I was no longer Satan before, during and after my period. But after 2 1/2 years I have realized I have had intense headaches, aches in my back,knees, ankles (I thought I had r-arthritis, but don't), constipation, rectal bleeding, loss of sex drive, loss of hair, depression to the near point of suicidal, moodiness and have became a new level of Satan all over. I did not gain any weight on the depo, but know women who have. Also the nurse that gave me the shot said she went nuts on depo. And I have a girlfriend who has a friend that is in a lawsuit due to the shot. I would try YAZ before depo. Although for a year I felt it was GREAT, however the effects after 2 1/2 years are NOT so great. It is not natural to not have a period, my body aches all the time and I seem to always 'feel bad' one way or another ... I dread the day my body goes back to normal and I have my first REAL period after 2 1/2 years. F 32 30 months
 9/17/2008
 5  Irregular periods and birth contro. I found this drug fantastic. Amazing sex drive, no great weight gain, no periods in the 18 months I took this. *Im still on this drug* F 19 1 years
 3/5/2014
 5  For safe sex I have been taking the shot for a year and the only thing bad that I experience is I get my periods for a month or even longer I missed my last shot if was suppose to be in June on the 17th and I just got my period today, and I'm wondering when I go to pick up my shot when I take it if my period will stop!? I'm hoping so because I just had my period a month ago and it was very long. F 20 1 years
 7/24/2015
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 5  birth control nightmares, mood swings i think its awesome i been on it a year and no weight gain i weigh 103 pounds a full head of hair and im still healthy and cheering normally withought fatigue or tiredness and im not usually hungry so different people have different effects F 16 1 years
 4/24/2007
 5  Cramps and very painful periods a lowered sex drive and weight loss i love the depo shot, i was on the pill for three years and my body started to reject it..i ended up in the hospital...but with depo i havent had any problems...i lost about 15 lbs the first few months but that's a good thing to me...i have a lower sex drive but not so much as to where its affecting my relationship, its a lot more comforting to know im being protected against pregnancy without having to remember a pill the same time everyday... F 18 1 years
 1/6/2005
 5  didnt want children i honestly cant remember any bad side effects. i lost a whole lotta weight no period and had a very good sexual drive I LOVED DEPO, worked perfectly for me.but as i was 16 at the time and am now about to be 21 things might have changed. i will be going back on depo this coming week, i just had a child and do not want to be pregnant for quite sometime, lets hope it goes as well this time as it did last time=) sorry to all of you who had bad experiences F 20 1 years
 12/13/2008
 5  BC, too forgetful for the pill Some weight gain, some dizziness/fatigue right after shot. I've been on Depo for about a month now, and I don't really have much bad to say about it. I've always had weight problems, so I'm not blaming the Depo totally for my weight gain. I have had a very slight decrease in sex drive, but nothing too severe. It has stopped my periods completely, which is good, and I don't have to try to remember to take a pill at the same time every day. The only real problem I have had with it is some pretty bad fatigue and dizziness the only time I got it in my arm. When I have gotten it in the hip, it's been fine. Obviously not for everyone, but it's worked for me. :) F 23 1 years
 11/29/2007
 5  birth control no wait gain..NO PERIOD...no remembering the pill or patch for 3 MONTHS... i took it for a year and just this month switched to the ortho patch and i miss the shot sooo bad... the only bad side effect i had with it was acne, and the torture of getting a shot. i never once had a period the entire year i was on it, i did have very very llittle spot bleeding that was more dark and brownis but that would happen rarely and last maybe a day. i would recomend it to everyone!!! F 18 1 years
 11/25/2008
 5  Low platelets. Heavy period. My period went completely away. Now I won't have to bleed until my platelets recover from chemotherapy. I used to bleed for two+ weeks and now I feel a million times better. I only have a few side affects that only last a few days: loss of appetite/unsettled stomach, stomach cramps/bloating, and pain/swelling at the injection site. F 16 1 years
 2/17/2012
 5  Prevent Pregnancy and Heavy Periods Periods were a lot lighter, and eventually stopped having them after 6 months. No weight gain, headaches, or decreased sex drive. was very convienient. LOVED it! F 20 1 years
1X O		 3/1/2012
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 5  can't remember to take pill Bad skin, occasional bloating, random bleeding, increased appetite, frequent urination. The only problem I have with Depo is that the side effects make me feel weird (I have never experienced PMS, so that might be it) and I worry that I am preganant. I've taken pregnancy tests and they have always been negative. Other than that, my side effects are extremely minimal and Depo is the GREATEST alternative EVER to the pill! I was horrible at remembering to take it, and I feel very secure with taking a shot every three months. It's great! F 19 1 years
1X O		 3/24/2010
 5  Severe Cramps Weight Gain of about 10 pounds, loss of period. Is a god send. I know a lot of people have issues with depo, but for me it is amazing. I've tried every type of birth control, to help with my severe cramps. Depo provera has stopped my period completely, which is amazing. I am no longer confined to a bed every month! F 19 1 years
1X AN		 11/28/2010
 5  birth control None Didn't get my period at all Loved it! Just to answer your question below...Took my first shot in November 2004.(I was 19) Took my last shot in August 2005, went back to get another in November 2005 but I live in Canada and the nurse told me that they are phasing out the shot, because of all the horrible side effects and she wouldnt give it to me. I did not have a period at all, from the moment I took the shot untill two days ago!(Iam now 21) 1 year while on the shot, 1 whole year+ while off the shot. I dont know if this was normal to not have it for a full year while off the shot!? Anyway I just wanted to say that this is the worst period I have ever experienced, and this is only the second day I have had it!! I used to have light flow and no cramps, and now this is a disgusting amount of blood.. and cramps that are making me actually throw up. I can barely stand! Can anyone help and let me know if this has happened to anyone else? Thanks F 21 1 years
 12/29/2006
 5  Took for cysts and painful periods No negative side effects. I had no negative side effects. My period stopped that day. I did not gain any weight, in fact I loss weight, about 5-10lbs, while I was on it. This could have been because I watched what I ate and exercised (what a concept). I was only on the shot for a year because I started getting a period every other week which I found out was because of an unrelated medical condition. I now take seasonale, which is like a daily pill form of depo-you only have four periods a year. I will go on the shot again as soon as I get done traveling so much. It is not feasible for me right now because I currently cannot make it to the doctor every 13 weeks. Oh, and for all the people that LIED and put a 5 just to get to the top of the list and post all of your negative comments, I have a few things to say to you: 1.Grow up and quit your lying. If people want to know the negative comments they will scroll to the bottom, it really is not hard to do. 2.Let's see you admitted to lying once, how do we know you F 25 1 years
 12/13/2005
 5  contraception Acne, oily hair, mild weight gain. No periods!! Yay! Anyone that has had problems with taking estrogen (fyi- all estrogen in birth control is F 28 1 years
 8/9/2004
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 5  contraception Acne, oily hair, mild weight gain. No periods!! Yay! Anyone that has had problems with taking estrogen (fyi- all estrogen in birth control is F 28 1 years
 8/9/2004
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 5  Easier Method Weight Gain, Moodiness Don't do it!!! It may be an easier method but it can leave you damaged. I took Depo and other than weight gain and moodiness was fine. Then i decided to stop it for the unhealthy weight gain. A year later my thyroid became inflammed, keep in mind there are no family history of thyroid issues. So i got that under control. Then, a year later and to this day i am stricken with anxiety, slight depression, not able to keep weight, severe mood swings, severe fatigue and worst of all i can't stand long enough to even cook. One doctor told me that the depo could have caused alot of problems. I say it's was too strong for our bodies, u may feel fine now but coming off is where u learn what it's damaged. So take warning i've spent thousands of dollars on doctors and no explaination, i can't even work, so cherish your bodies and do the best thing for you. F 23 1 years
 3/10/2007
 5  Birth Control and cramps weight gain, hair loss I have been taking DEPO for almost a year and i am very happy with it. I dont have my periods and i dont have to worry about taking the pill. I do shed alot but i dont know if the only reason is the shot, also i have gained about 5 lbs. since i have been on it. But over all i love the shot because it is so much easier to remember and it works for me. F 17 1 years
 11/29/2006

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