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  Birth Control/Avoid Migranes Nausea, hot flashes, extreme anger (especially with my boyfriend), weird psychological episodes, weight gain (about 15 lbs), fatigue, lack of motivation, some acne episodes, a general overall feeling on 'unwell'. Basically, not feeling like myself. I cannot express enough how happy I am to have found this website. I was truly beginning to think something about me had suddenly gone wrong and that I was developing a mental disorder! Seriously! I have experienced many of the same side effects that most other women have on here, especially the hot flashes, dizziness, weight gain, fatigue and the psychotic episodes. I am normally a level headed person who is mature enough to handle most any situation. But since being on the shot, I started in May 2008, I have almost lost the ability to keep my cool! Especially when it comes to issues with my boyfriend of two years. It was recommended that I go on the shot because I was suseptible to migraines. The only thing the doctor told me was that I may gain weight as it increases appetite, and I would not have a period...yeah! NOT! I am due for my next shot this week, but I will not be getting it. I am going to go back on the regular 'ol pill. I am so upset with myself for not researching this drug sooner. I had no idea my physiological as well as psychological changes were due to taking this drug, not to mention the possibility of sterility! I feel hopeful about getting off it and getting back to myself again. I will try to update. F 27 1 years
 11/18/2009
 3  Effective Contraception migraines, weight gain, increased appetite, depression, anxiety, crying very easily, severe pain during sex, chest/heart pain, leg cramps, no period (not even spotting), anger, irritability I've been on the Depo shot for about a year now, and although it's been great because I'm not pregnant, the depression and pain during sex can be pretty annoying. I haven't experienced a loss of sex drive and an currently taking calcium citrate supplements (recommended by my doctor due to me being on the Depo) but with hearing all these bad experiences people have been having with it, I'm not sure if I want to stay on it. I have pretty much no friends anymore other than my boyfriend, and am very irritable with everyone who tries to talk to me or anything that happens. F 16 1 years
 6/2/2009
 3  Student and dont need kids Been taking this shot for a year. And the last six months ive been slowly getting a bigger and bigger belly. Why? F 21 1 years
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 3  Avoid pregnancy Weight gain, severe mood swings when consuming alcohol. Periods stopped straight away, hardly any spotting. I will not be having another injection due to the weight gain. I am terrified about how much I will bleed when i come off it. Are men really worth this? F 19 1 years
 5/16/2007
 3  could not remmember to take pills I must tell you I have gained weight, always eating. I must tell you ,I am considering to stop Depo due to the massive weight gain. I have gained 8lbs. I am also a Type 1 diabetic and is concern about my weight. I work out regulary but at 35yrs loosing this weight is difficult. F 35 1 years
 5/4/2004
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 3  could not remmember to take pills I must tell you I have gained weight, always eating,low sex drive if any,bloating,occasional headache I must tell you ,I am considering to stop Depo due to the massive weight gain. I have gained 8lbs. I am also a Type 1 diabetic and is concern about my weight. I work out regulary but at 35yrs loosing this weight is difficult. F 35 1 years
 5/4/2004
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 3  birth-control very little bleeding, wieght gain, somewhat depression My parents made me go on birth control so I thought this would be the best choice. I didnt have that much wieght gain but that was cuz I stopped taking it after about a year, before I stopped taking it I had very little bleeding. Now that i have been off of it for 3 months I still havnt got my period back. They say that it takes up to a year for it to return to normal after being off of it but i'm still waiting. F 16 1 years
 3/9/2005
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 3  birth control severe mood swings, no period, inability to lose weight, no energy, inability to get pregnant for 5 years after taking it I loved it when I started it 9 years ago. Then I couldn't get pregnant after I got married. Now, I have 2 children, I'm back on it, was put on antidepressants, I work out but can't lose weight. F 25 1 years
 4/10/2008
 3  prevent pregnancy headaches, mood swings, weight gain, F 18 1 years
 12/12/2008
 3  regulate period/birth control severe weight gain, fatigue, irritability I started this shot a year ago because my doctor was concerned about stroke because I get migraines and smoke. At first, it was great, I lost ten pounds, felt wonderful and had an amazing sex drive. I still haven't had my period since the first shot, but after six months on it I started to gain weight and it hasn't stopped! I went from 150 pounds to 185 in five months - none of my clothes fit, I'm crying all the time about silly things, I'm way too tired to have sex or spend time with my fiancee, because all I want to do is sleep. I'm going off it after one more shot and going with a diaphragm or another non-hormonal BC because it is just getting to be too much. After a decade on hormaonal birth control, I don't even know how my body is normally supposed to act! F 25 1 years
 5/8/2008
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 3  No periods I was a total mean girl! I gained do much weight the only good thing was not having a period, but I almost lost my relationship being like that. Never again! F 25 1 years
 3/20/2012
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 3  Contraception It works! Just always feel sick have headache only come on for around 2 days when I'm due my shot.. Always bloated feel fat put on weight :( F 17 1 years
 1/15/2012
 3  Horrible periods Lately, ive been extremely emotional for no reason at all. The littlest things make me cry and the dumbest things make me mad. When i first got on the shot i had my period for a MONTH straight. Now, i have no period except little spotting when close to needing a new shot. I have these bad back and side pains, i don't know if its to related to the depo. I've decided to get off the shot, because im scared most of this is cause from the shot. F 16 1 years
 12/8/2011
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 3  To be safe, fewer periods. Loss of sex drive, pain, anger and temper issues. I hadn't had any problem on the beginning, or none that i had noticed. I started taking the drug when i was 16 and now i'm almost 18. I have completely lost my sex drive. I didn't think Depo would of been the problem until i looked it up. Also started to not even feel good at all if i try to do this with my long term boyfriend. And i know this isn't him at all because i cant get even myself in any mood. I also have had bad mood swings from the first dose. I am almost done with this 3 months and i am never taking this again. and I really hope i will have my period and everything back on track and i don't lose it... Wish me luck.. i didn't gain much weight maybe 5-10 pounds but im back to bout 123 because i try to work out a decent amount. I do NOT recommend this drug. It's been messing up my relationship,personal imagine, and now i'm terrified i may lose my period. F 17 1 years
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Patient History
 3  Birth Control Nausea, Moody-ness, tired, headaches, loss of period I had horrible cramping with my period but with the period loss I was starting to feel better. I would occasionally have mood swings, but nothing that I couldn't control if I really wanted too. The shot is said to cause nausea, I did expierence it and found that water made it worse. I called the doctor, and they assured me that water makes nausea worse. Headaches were controlable but often. The worst of the side effects were a week before and after I needed the shot. I would say it was very effective. F 18 1 years
4X AN		 3/8/2010
 3  To prevent pregnancy I have gained 15 lbs in 2 months and 1 year later am struggling very hard to lose the weight, I cant fit any of my jeans, before the shot I was skinny, never had weight issues, and I was the same small size for over 5 years. Now even with diet and exercise I have to basically starve myself just to lose a few pounds. Even though I eat plenty I am always hungry, I have a increased appetite for cookies, cakes, and junk foods. Once I have 1 cookie I want to have another and another and it is hard to stop eating them. I was never like that before the shot. Its gotten so bad to where I cant keep junk food in the house anymore. I also feel like I cant even eat full meals without seeing it on the scale the next day. I have extreme depression, I used to have hair down my back but now its broken all off :(. One day I am ok the next day I am really depressed and crying. I have decided to switch back to the patch which is what I had before. I feel the shot has made me ugly. I look at pictures that The 1st time I was on it for 2 years and had no weight gain, hair loss, or depression. This 2nd time I started it in December 2008 and started noticing the weight gain, depression, and hair loss in February 2009. I liked the fact that its just once every 3 months, it is good at preventing pregnancy, there are no interruptions before sex and there are no periods. F 24 1 years
1X AN		 2/8/2010
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 3  Convenience I loved the shot as I didn't have to take the pill every day. I experienced some weight gain (about 10 pounds), but no pain or major mood altering while on the Depo. My issue occured after I've been off the pill for about a month and immediately went back to the pill (I plan on starting family in a year or so). Since I've been off the shot, I've had major acne breakouts, headaches, nausea and some depression. I haven't had a period yet, but that's because I immediately started the Pill. I'm reading the comments about the never-ending period and hope I come out okay, but at least I'll know what's going on if it happens to me. On the plus side, my weight is coming off slightly easier then it did while on the shot. Can't recommend to anyone, but was not a wholly negative experience for me. The withdrawl symptoms are worse for me than the drug side effects. F 28 1 years
UNK 1X O		 7/20/2010
 3  birth control delayed return of fertility, pain & numbness on the left side of my whole body, 20 lb weight gain, 3 inches of extra fat accumulated on the waist, brittle bones (unusual fractures), blood sugar abnormalities This is a very effective method of birth control however I don't believe that the labeling sufficiently warns women of the potential side effects. I also do not believe that doctors are generally aware of who should not be taking this medication (namely those with a family history of diabetes or heart disease), or when to monitor for side effects like blood sugar irregularities and loss of bone denisty. F 25 1 years
 9/25/2005
 3  endo if you are gaining weight, take an anti-depressant like lexapro. it will give you seratonin again so you won't be ravenous. F 17 1 years
 8/9/2006
 3  Birth control From my research, I know this shot is very effective and it works for me so I guess it is. I only gained about 5 pounds and its been almost a year. It does make me very emotional to the point that I just cry over anything especially when I'm by myself. I've had times where i was ver depressed too.I get headaches when I stand up after a certain amount of time sitting. Sometimes when I stand I even have to close my eyes for a few seconds because everything looks black. It's very effective and trustworthy but the emotional part is very tough to deal with. Big Decrease in libido. I also read tht it's not good for your bones it decreases bone density over time. I think a year has been enough and i will be switching to a pill next month. F 18 1 years
 10/1/2012

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