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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 5  Endometriosis Slight stomach discomfort and depression AMAZING! This is the FISRT time I have been pain free from my endo. I didn't think it was possible. Yes, I am dealing with slight side effects but ultimately my freedom of pain overcame the side effects. I've tired pretty much every type of birth control, and I was also on Lupron for a year. Speaking of Lupron, now that is a drug that should be banned! I forgot what it was like to not have pain until I was on Depo. As far as all these side effects people are having..here's a solution: exercise and healthy eating habits alone will help with weight gain AND depression. F 19 2 years
 11/16/2007
 5  Bad periods Aside from never getting my period after the first shot, which was my intended result, I have been very pleased. I'm diabetic so generally the week or so after my shot I need more insulin, but I've actually lost 70 lbs while on it. I can't say about the vaginal dryness as it could be due to me being 46, my blood sugars, or the depo. However a little KY solves that. Better than 7 days with tampons, pads and two towels for backup! No more anemia for the 1st time in my life! I would strongly consider what else is happening in your life - new baby, stress, before blaming depo. F 46 2 years
 11/6/2008
 5  birth control I have not had any side effects. Absolutely love the depo shot been on it for almost 2 years now. It's great not having a period every month and for me it has relieved me of the horrible monthly cramps on got with the pill. I tell all my friends about it who complain about their monthly problems and a few have also gone on it. BOTH of my friends who went off the shot to have kids were able to have kids with in a couple months!!! F 30 2 years
 1/24/2008
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 5  Birth control, No period/cramps No period or cramps (fabulous!), SLIGHTLY decreased sex drive I have been on it 2 years now. I am about to switch to the pill again because of the bone loss and 2 year limit associated with that. BUT I loved the shot! It is one of the most effective forms of birth control! Also, previous to the shot I had have excessive bleeding and cramps that would make me throw-up; all of which the shot took away (the no period is the BEST part)! I did have depression on the shot, but that started BEFORE the shot, and has ENDED while on the shot. I did gain weight on the shot, HOWEVER, I've also lost up to 20lbs while on the shot! It's simple-- to gain thirty lbs, you have to eat the food! I have experienced headaches and back pain, ALL of which I experienced BEFORE the shot as well! And I did experience a slight decrease in my sex drive, but the man in your life can fix that (I definitely still have desire)! So, the bottom line... although the shot is definitely not for everyone, it can be a blessing to many!! F 20 2 years
 2/27/2006
 5  Prevent pregnancy no period, possible vaginal dryness (this may not be from the shot) I love depo, it eliminates the risk of my forgetting to take a pill , and I love not having a period. Everyone's different, and reacts to drugs in different ways. If it's not right for you, don't take it. I hear an aspirin, held between the knees, works wonders. :D F 30 2 years
 8/23/2006
 5  birth control and no period Weight gain about 30lbs in 2 years, a little moody, spotting for the first nine months or more. now no period very happy I have been on depo for about 2 years, when i first started i spotted none stop for about nine months straight. but it was only like a pantiliner need no heavier. i've always had a problem with my weight and i don't exercise so it could be because of that that i have gained weight and not the depo. i usually gain a pound every three months. breast are tender but that just happened recently. other then that it is doing what i wanted no period and no pregnancy. will continue to us the product until i am married and ready to have children. F 24 2 years
 12/11/2005
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 5  Just had a baby Weight gain, acne, bloating, hungrey all the time,no sex drive, no period, mood swings, I have been on depo for about a little over 2 years. I got on it after having my daughter. I have been happy with it no period. It was great. Now that i look at all the side effects people have i notice i have the same. But never put 2 and 2 together. I really want to get off of depo. But i'm scared of what is going to happen. Will the acne stop,will i lose the weight,will the sex drive come back, will i stop being a bitch. And my husband wanted to start tring for a baby. Can anyone help me. F 25 2 years
 8/31/2006
 5  Birth control & eliminate period No more period. Excellent and reliable contraceptive. Easy, reasonably priced. Get a shot every three months for around $100 and it's done. F 31 2 years
1X AN		 5/18/2012
 5  birth control I love this shot. I never wanted children & kept forgetting the pill so I had a few scares. Had some random spotting during the first 6mths but nothing since & it's the best. F 29 2 years
 10/9/2012
 5  prevent pregnancy slight mood swings, but very rarely and easily reconziable. I was on 1 year, off a year and back on for a year after that. I haven't been on it in 2 or more years. I believe that it may have caused a heavier period now or thats just age. I plan on getting back on it this month. The was one time i can remember getting more upset than normal. Other than that, I love it. I will start to take more calcium after reading this though. Thats a good idea. F 26 2 years
1X O		 6/11/2010
 5  birth control / stop heavy bleeding mood swings, back ache, headache, heavy bleeding I've been on this shot twice, i love it. The first time was when i was 16, and i was on it for a year. the first two months i was bleeding nonstop but i figured out if i took vitamin c tablets every day it went away in two or three days. The i started having mood swings and snapping at my ex (but to be fair this could be because he was an asshole). I stopped after a year when we broke up because i wasnt having sex and thus, no need for it. Now im 18, and i just got my first shot a month ago and the only side effect ive gotten is some backaches or headaches and cramps. They arent that bad and over all im very happy with this shot. I reccommend people trying it, it works well for some, and not for others. Everybodies body reacts differently and like me, you might find a way to stop some of them. (again vitamin c stopped a lot of side effects try it). F 18 2 years
1 shot 1X O		 11/26/2010
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 5  birth control none love it F 42 2 years
1X O		 7/18/2011
 5  Birth control My period stopped coming after the first shot this shot is amazing. i haven't had any type of vaginal bleeding for the entire 2 years i have been on it. no bad symptoms at all and it works F 21 2 years
1X O		 1/28/2013
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 5  Birth Control No real side effects. My injection site will ache for 2-3 days after administration. I plan on not driving long distances or picking up anything heavy during those days. I have small cramping pains once in a great while, and the occasional spotting. I do not have regular periods. I love it. I take Adderall IR - 30mg per day. I have had no side effects between the two. Occasionally I will get mood swings during what would be a "period", but with no actual bleeding and minimal cramping. I have to up my Adderall intake during that time, but it's not an issue. I really love it! I've been taking Depo since the day after I got out of the hospital from delivering my daughter. It's fantastic. F 25 2 years
1X O		 10/25/2011
 5  Contraceptive None! (: Definitely loved it. Periods were very light, and I had no negative side effects. F 18 2 years
not sure 1X AN		 10/25/2011
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 5  Birth Control Oily Skin/ Cystic Acne Hair slightly affected. No periods and no other complaints!! I absolutely love this drug. I feel safe with use and my only complaint is how it has affected my skin. For anyone else out there who's only complaint is acne, I have noticed that taking a B complex multivitamin has significantly reduced the oiliness and the acne to resolve itself. Bonus: prolonged use may lead to infertility. I would not trust reviews that start with "Depo ruined my life because it made me fat and a monster and then I got pregnant and my fiance left me." These are risks with any contraceptive. If you're dissatisfied with a drug, be active in your health care and talk to your doctor. Common sense, people: Drugs don't 'make you fat'. They may increase your appetite, in which case you're just over eating. F 22 2 years
1X O		 8/28/2011
 5  pregnancy prevention Facial hair growth, weight gain, vaginal dryness I was on the depo shot for 2 years, never missed a dose (that's the recommendation for it is 2 years on 1year off) and other than a little weight gain, some vaginal dryness and hair growing where im not supposed to have hair, it worked great. Maybe some of you should read into all the side effects. When you stop all of your hormones for such a Long period, you are going to have problems coming off. I took it for the time frame suggested and I am pretty much where I need to be. Yes at first I had some problems, but I just took some pamprin while my body adjusted. I'm fine. There are much worse things that could happen F 24 2 years
4X O		 9/19/2011
 5  Birth Control Sex drive is sometimes INCREASED, no menstrual cycle (very happy about that) (Other = Year / 2nd time on Depo, on it 2 years so far this time The first time I went on Depo it was pretty much so I wouldn't have to remember a pill every day. I also liked the idea of a non-estrogen birth control option. The best part, NO PERIOD! If you're not trying to make a baby, why have a cycle? It's not medically necessary. I then went off for 2 years. I did take quite a while for my period to return to normal, but that's just my body. It's different for each woman. On my 28th birthday, I gave myself the gift of going back on Depo. Again, no cycle. Also, I'm actually allergic to latex (yea, always the alternate condoms for me). Seeing that I have a long term, faithful boyfriend and we're free and clear, we don't need them. The most important reason is that having a baby now would not be safe due to the medications I'm on (risks of developmental problems, etc). I've had no bone density problems, no ovary problems, nothing. The only issues have been a couple times when I get a shot from a generic batch and my body doesn't really like the inactive ingredient mix. I spot. It happens. Of the 7 total years it's happened 3, possibly 4 times. Small price to pay. I love Depo. :) F 30 2 years
4X O		 3/28/2012
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 5  Excessive bleeding with period Lot of sweating even outside F 54 2 years
 2/15/2017
 4  no other birth control has worked weight gain, break thru bleeding honestly, it's the only birth control that has worked for me. i'd rather be on this than anything else. as long as you exercise and eat right you can lose the weight and my period stopped after a year. F 38 2 years
no clue		 3/10/2020
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