DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPO-PROVERA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | birth control | I had a lot of weight gain, numbness on one side of my body, mood swings,weakness,and acne (coming off of the shot) I got my last shot in july 2011 and started a period in february 2012. I bled for two weeks before I was then prescribed medroxyprogesterone 10mg for 10 days. That was at the end of February and its now mid April and I still haven't had a period. It messed up my bodys natural cycle. It was a very effective form of birth control but was not at all worth the risk. | F | 22 | 2 years | 4/12/2012 | 1 | birth control | headaches,excessive weight gain,fatigue,nausea,dizziness,pains in chest,heart palpatations,depression,anger | i started having this POISON after trying the pill microgynon for two weeks and i was bleeding constant i was given this to stop me bleeding i was told nothing about it apart from it will protect me from pregnancy as i had just gave birth to my son. over the past 2 years i have been going out of my mind im severley paranoid depressed angry. iv been to the doctors with all the side effects OF DEPO and was told it was all in my mind (at the time didnt no it was the depo doing it) i was put on anti depressants .. i feel alone, sad i cry. i used to be happy with the odd pmt like all of us but but now i feel so old my joints ache im so tired .. im glad i found all these pages about depo because this is my 3rd month of being off it still having side effects but i only had 1 period in 2 years..still havnt had one 3months after stopping...I DO NOT RECOMEND DEPO TO ANYBODY. IT HAS RUINED MY LIFE AND I AM JUST HOPING IL STILL BE ABLE TO HAVE MORE KIDS AFTER ITS OUT OF MY SYSTEM!!!!! | F | 20 | 2 years 1X AN | 3/23/2010 | 1 | Birth Control | Depression, mood swings, no sex drive, spot for days after sex, weight gain, water retention. | This drug should be banned. I went from a normal person to a mad woman. I was happy, sad, angry and insane all within a 5 minute time span. I became suicidal and irrational. When I was able to have sex I spotted for days after. No one wanted to be around me. I gained 30 lbs in a couple months. Post Depo - horrible! I now have anxiety that I have to take meds for, my hormones are not regular and it's been 13 years since I was on this. I've talked with other people who took this injection and several of us are now on anxiety meds and have many of the same hormone and psych issues that were never present until this shot. The people I've seen now who are on it are having all the same problems and also thought they were going crazy. There are cases that this might be justified, but for anyone who wants to maintain their sanity during and after using this drug - DON'T USE IT!!! It's not worth it! | F | 34 | 2 years average 1X O | 3/23/2010 | 1 | Birth Control, Period problems | BITCHINESS, TIREDNESS, BLOATINESS, BLEEDING, PAIN WITH SEX, HUNGRY, WEIGHT GAIN | ALMOST CAUSED ME CANCER ON MY UTERUS BECAUSE OF THIS HORRIBLE MEDICATION, THE WORST DAMN MEDICATION ON THE PLANET :'( IT BASICALLY RUINED MY BODY! DONT TAKE THIS. I GOT PREGNANT ON IT AND MISCARRIED I bled for a month before my actual needle was due, wondering why my bf pulled out and be blood every where after sex, painful sex like my innerds are being "RIPPED". Lots of problems, cramps, extremely bloatiness, back pain, loss of sex drive or overdrive of wanting it, hornmonal problems, unexpected bleeding, pregnant symptoms which I wasnt, ANTIBIOTICS CAUSES MAJOR PROBLEMS for your body, DISCHARGE AT IRREGULAR TIMES Mucus discharge that smell funny and dark in colour or clear from Vagina. I dont recommend ANYONE TAKING IT. CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED!! | F | 22 | 2 years 30 1X AN | 5/4/2010 | 1 | depression, anxiety, mood swings, tired all the time, and very emotional | after i had my second child in 05 i started taking the shot and was terrified that if i got off i would become pregnant again so i took it for 2and a half years and i and no period and was very deperessed and i gained about 60 pounds over this time when ever i heard about the i.u.d. i got that done and 2 years later after having problems with that also i started taking the shot again and now i remeber why i stopped taking it in the first place! but i am terrified of getting pregnant again. and of course my husband doesnt understand why i have been so moody and sad lately. | F | 22 | 2 years 1X day | 4/28/2010 | 1 | To prevent pregnancy | Terrible acne, weight gain, severe fatigue, very irregular painful periods, awful mood swings, excess facial hair, bloating, paranoia, back pain and loss of libido. | I started taking Depo at 18 (First ever shot in Nov 2005), I was not told about the side effects, I was only informed there was a slight possible risk of thinning bones but that this was very unlikely. No side effects whilst I was on Depo which led me to think it was a wonder drug, however as soon as I came off it (Sept 2007)I began to experience horrendous and very painful acne, extreme fatigue and just general lack of energy - to the point where I was drinking about 6 cups of coffee a day just to keep my eyes open - constipation, bloating, excess facial hair, awful back and joint pain and just a general aching feeling all over my body (I felt about 100 years old - I was 20) weight gain, random chest pains, complete and sudden loss of libido, ridiculously erratic and painful periods (I think they returned about 3 months after I was supposed to have my next Depo shot)and the worst part was the mood swings - I was irritable, insecure and completely paranoid about everything. Its been over 3 years now since I had my last Depo shot and although my problems have lessened they are still very much present and still affecting my life. I have been doing research on Depo and have been nothing short of horrified at what I have found, I am so angry that this drug was and still is so widely available to all. The fact it was given to me as a teenager makes me furious as I was not mature enough to make an informed decision about such a powerful and potentially damaging drug. | F | 23 | 2 years 1X O | 8/6/2010 | 1 | Birth Control | Good- skin cleared up, sex-drive went up. Bad- gained 15-20lbs., hungry often. | PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I should've know since the beginning... My body seems to have become "dependent" on this horrible shot. Toward the end of the three months, I'd start to bleed sooner and sooner... First I'd start to spot a couple days before I was scheduled for my next shot, and then I started spotting a week before, and then two weeks, and the spotting turned into heavy bleeding. Two years down the road of dealing with this, I decided to stop taking the Depo Shot because I started a heavy flow A WHOLE MONTH before my next shot. As of 6/3/10, it's been three months since I started bleeding, and there's no sign of it letting up. The MAIN REASON I decided on the Depo Shot was because it was a simple shot once every ninety days, instead of taking a pill same time every day. Now I'm stuck with a never ending period- 1,000 times more difficult to deal with than a pill. | F | 20 | 2 years 1X O | 6/3/2010 | 1 | Ovarian cysts, hormone imbalance | extreme mood swings, fatigue, depression, hair loss, weight gain | at 17 i was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and put on the pill. at 21, i decided i had had enough of the pill and went on the shot...huge mistake! in the past 2 years, i have felt like a completely different person. i'm tired all the time, always feeling depressed, and have extreme mood swings that effect my daily life. before depo, i used to have a thick head of hair, but i've lost half of it in 2 years. this can't go on anymore and i refuse to get the shot again! | F | 23 | 2 years 1X O | 6/21/2010 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | Greasy skin and aggressive like a male. | This changed my personality from mean to meaner. I'd fight with anyone any time a yelling match anywhere and my thinking was obsessive. | F | 26 | 2 years 10X AN | 9/6/2010 | 1 | to prevent another pregnancy | oh my god how can i start i was using the depo provera because i dint want to get pregnant at the time since i already have 2 babies. i been using this injection for 2 years and oh my god i regret it. i was very happy at first because it got rid of my period completly. but after the last injection ive been feeling really sick and ended up going to the emergency room 3 times in less than 2 months. the pains in my joins are endless i have to take pain medications in the morning in the night and sleep with a botle of bengay next to me believe me is awfull. ive also lost 16 pounds in 2 months.believe me i wouldnt recommend this injection to my worst enemy. the worst part about this is that doctors dont give you all the information of the effects of this injection in order for you to make a more informed decision. you dont know how painfull these joint pains are sometimes the pain medication works and sometimes i just cant sleep because even with the medication im just in 2 much pain to jus | ive never been in so much pain like now after all these injections.and ive never taken so much pain medication like now. please dont put yourself at risk with the depo is not worth it. | F | 29 | 2 years 3 month in 1X day | 10/9/2010 | 1 | Heavy periods, birth control | Weight gain (20#), HORRIBLE debilitating depression, severe anger and constant mood swings, hair growth then extreme hair loss. | Do NOT get this shot. It will take you a VERY long time to get yourself back together. It is convenient but not worth feeling like a fat, angry, depressed, moody, crazy woman. | M | 44 | 2 years 1X O | 11/2/2010 | 1 | prevent pregnancy, bad periods | 75 pound weight gain,high blood pressure,severe depression/anxiety,irrational thinking,vaginal itching, complete period loss,hot flashes/night sweats, back and body pain, oily skin, acne,extreme darkning of the skin esp. on my face,crazy mood swings,hair loss,breast tenderness and enlargment,bloating,migraines | This drug should be taken off the market!I put on 70-75 pounds in less than 2 years. My skin has become so dark on my face in certain spots that it has become impossible to find a makeup that actually works, also it has become very oily, and I experience bad acne. I now have high blood pressure and had 2 be put on a medication to help kinda control it. My depression and anxiety has become so severe that I have been near suicide, and have been put on 2 different anti-anxiety/depression meds and still I have irrational thoughts and depression. The first couple months after I got on the shot I experienced extreme vaginal itching, and have not had a period since Christmas '09. I'm very bloated EVERYWHERE, I experience hot flashes that r OUT of this world, and sometimes night sweats.My neck, back and legs are in extreme pain almost ALL of the time.My belly has become so large that it actually looks like i'm in the third trimester of pregnancy and my breast have also become very enlarged and painful I had 3 pregnancy tests and 2 ultra sounds because of suspition that I may be pregnant because of the massive belly weight they were all negative,I can't walk up the stairs without getting short of breath or even put on my shoes and breathe at the same time because of the massive weight in my belly.My hair sheds tremendously and has become very thin, I get migrains at least twice a week now.This drug is VERY dangerous!! I wouldn't reccomend it to ANYbody!! | F | 27 | 2 years 1X O | 1/16/2011 | 1 | birth control | Bad constipation Nausea Unsettling stomch Upper right abdominal pain Dizzy Terrible frequent headaches Increased motion sickness Vomitting Weak Unintentional weight loss | This birth control ruined my life. It made me feel symptoms of gallbladder problems. I had to get a hidascan, ct scan, endoscopy, several UAs and blood tests. Went to hospital many times. I even developed very noticable swelling in my upper right abdomen. | F | 22 | 2 years 1 shot 1X O | 1/26/2011 | 1 | Birth Control, Help with Period | Severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, chest pain, extreme fear that I'm going to die at any second, burning skin, muscle pains, very sore breasts, sudden bursts of anger followed by feeling extremely guilty and sad , breaking down, crying, acid reflux | I started the depo shot a little under 2 years ago, I thought it was an amazing idea because I'm horrible with remembering to take pills. For the first year it was pretty good as far as protection went but I had mood swings alot, I would yell at my boyfriend for the smallest of things and then break down crying and feeling extremely guilty. I would have the odd heart palps like once every few months but I didnt really worry about them. The symptoms started growing up until a few weeks ago when I decided to quit the injection. A few days before I was due to get the shot I had a panic attack, which was a huge shock to my system. I then started getting severe anxiety about my heart, thinking that it would stop at any second, I told them I was going to go off the injection and things just got worse, Im on a roller coaster, for two weeks I've been scared sick non stop that Im going to die. I've been to the hospital to check my heart, and I'm starting to break down, Im so scared of dying and I've started waking up depressed and full of fear...Im so sad..I dont want to die but I've convinced myself its going to happen...I've been having burning in my breasts and chest area and acid reflux, pain in my chest and its making me worry even more...sometimes I feel fine..almost numb, and very tired and then I'll be scared all of a sudden... My boyfriend is supporting me so much in this, and I'm so terrified of dying and leaving him behind....Please..someone email me if you have felt l | F | 22 | 2 years 1X AN | 3/29/2011 | 1 | endometriosis | irritability, headaches, back pain, cramps, vaginal discharge, weight gain, depression, panic attacks, crying for no reason, fatigue, mood swings | I've been on the shot for about two years for Endometriosis, but the side effects were terrible. The mood swings were what pushed my friends away, I would get so pissed off at someone, then be so sweet. The cry was bad too, I would just all of a sudden start crying. I hated the weight gain, I gained about 60 lbs. over the course of two years. I had panic attacks where I would just start freaking out and even start to cry. Also, no matter how long I sleep, I feel like I could sleep more. I defintely have had depression, along with increased thoughts of suicide. If you are taking this shot, stop immediately. Stopped taking it? Good! Thinking about taking it? DON"T!!!!!!!!!!!! Would NOT recommend this to ANYONE!! | F | 16 | 2 years 1X M | 4/3/2011 | 1 | I don't want anymore children | The depo has sent me pyscho. My hormones are crazy I feel I've got a split personality and that's its making me ill in the head! | F | 25 | 2 years not sure | 8/3/2013 | 1 | Conveniance, pill gave me cysts | Delayed effects but initially shortness of breath which progressed, burning feet, joint Pain issues. Weight gain gradually sped up and extreme fatigue with depression. This stuff is poison to the body folks. Stay away. | F | 37 | 2 years | 1/28/2012 | 1 | To prevent pregnancy/easy to use | I am a 27 year old healthy female and I have been on the shot at least 2 years altogether, off and on. The first time I took it, I was about 22 and I did it because I was taking Accutane for my acne and was forbidden to get pregnant while on it! It is easy to take (once every 3 months), and prevented my usual PMS acne flare ups so I thought it was worth it. So wrong. Each time I have taken the shot, it has made me depressed. I suffered major mood swings and crying fits. I went through a lot of fatigue and had frequent, random cramping and spotting throughout the three months. This time I even experienced a harsh full-fledged period that lasted off and on for almost a month! I also put on at least 10 lbs this time around, even with a good diet and exercise. My sex drive was completely gone and the shot negatively effected my relationship with my boyfriend because of my erratic behavior. Now that I think about it, it affected me this way at 22 as well but I just thought it w | I would not recommend this product, however, I do have a friend who is taking it and her only complaint is weight gain around her midsection. Every woman's body is different, but nothing you put inside you should change who you are as a person and how you treat the people who love you. I get bad PMS when I am on my regular period so I'm hoping the pill works to balance me out. | F | 27 | 2 years 1X AN | 1/25/2012 | 1 | pregnancy prevention | AlwYs tired, headaches, weight gain, sore breast, developed milk and my little girl is 19 months, no sex drive, depression ,anxiety, confusion at times, VERY MOODY! STICK TO THE PILL & AVOID THE SHOT. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY ACTIVE M HAPPY. NOW I SNAP VERY EASY. ADO NOT RECOMEND | F | 23 | 2 years | 1/4/2012 | 1 | Easy contraception | Mood swings, headaches, no sex drive at all, gained 24lbs, depression, joint pain, acne, bleeding during sex, bloating, nervousness. | I really really really do not reccommend this as a form of contraception! I wish I'd looked into it more and now my periods are really irregular (twice a month for 10-12 days) and I have severe acne and I never used to be spotty at all. | F | 19 | 2 years 30mg 4X O | 5/29/2012 |