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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 1  endometriosis I lost about 10 lbs in the first year and a half, then I gained 60 lbs in 9 months. I had SEVERE headaches and backaches, my hair fell out in big chunks, SEVERE breast tenderness, depression, mood swings, always thirsty, tiredness, lumps in my back and breasts. I would not recommend this drug to ANY one for ANY reason. I've been off for about three months and most of my side effects have gone away. F 19 2.5 years
 2/6/2006
 1  britch control very bad abdominal pain, head aches, muscle aches, heavy almost constant bleeding I loved depo AT FIRST! This shot has sent me to the er 4 times now.... and i recently figured out it was the shot! i am always on my period and never want to have sex so in that aspect its a good bc but it sucks cuz i am going to lose my bf over it! i advise you dont do...there are other methods that you wont regret... F 18 2.5 years
 11/11/2005
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 1  Not a candidate for oral bc I have had excessive bleeding while on the shot now I havent had a period after my last shot in jan 2005. Vaginal dryness, weight gan, frequent head aches, memory loss I seriously would not recommend this drug to any one. The only reason I decided to take this drug was because I have lupus and all the other hormonal birth control method were out of the question for me. The doctors can't tell you when you will be back to you again. F 22 2.75 years
 7/17/2005
 5  contraception acne, mood swings for first week after shot, weight loss (10 lbs) and gain (30 lbs), thinner hair, low sex drive, no period since a month after getting my first shot, spotting, increased appetite I started taking depo 3 years ago. I've been VERY happy with it's effectiveness. No need to remember anything and no drug interactions. I believe I have had many side effects however. At first they were good (went down to a size 2/3 at 115 lbs from 125lbs) but slowly got worse (up to 145) . I have a very big appetite and slow metabolism now. I have no sex drive what so ever. I haven't had a period in 3 years but I *barely* spot right before I get a shot (so little I only notice when using the restroom). But I have decided to try the Seasonale pills to see if these F 19 3 years
 12/17/2004
 5  contraceptive weight gain, mild loss of libido. I have been on the depo shot for about three years now and have not had any serious side effects. I did gain around twenty pounds but I can't be sure if the blame for that is completely on the shot. My best advice for anyone taking it is to make sure to get plenty of calcium in your diet. F 21 3 years
 8/7/2006
 5  Contraception No sex drive, painful sex, mood swings, lethargic, anxiety Never take this drug. It is not worth the risks. I have just come off it and I am praying that my health will return to normal and that I haven't jeopardised my wonderful relationship. (I have rated it 5 so that it will be the first thing you see rather than 1, which i mean) F 22 3 years
 8/25/2004
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 5  prevent pregnancy I have and had awful mood swings.I went without a period for three years.I have severe back problems but don't know if it's due to depo. I was on the depo for three years and I never had a period.The worst thing about that was the fact that I have the worst mood swings.I am happy one second sad the next and then I am mad.I cry a good five times a day and twice on a good day.I used to never cry about anything.I have been off the depo for almost a year my periods are regular again.But my cramps are so bad that when it is that time all I can do is lay in bed curled up in a ball and cry.I loved going for three years without a period but I would rather have then to go through the pain I do now. F 19 3 years
 1/7/2007
 5  birth control and weight gain low sex drive,mild muscle cramp in legs,slight weight gain i personally think it is great,i could never gain weight on any other birth control but since havin depo jab i have gained 2 stone and feel fantastic as i was always told i looked anorexic now i get good comments, and of course having no periods.the low sex drive can be a annoying. but i recommend it to all just try it,everything has good and bad effects in life. F 28 3 years
 4/25/2006
 5  birth control, no periods Increased sex drive, severe mood swings, weight gain of 35lbs, increased appetite, hot flashes, night sweats, increased thirst and occasional muscle aches. It works great as a method of birth control to prevent pregnancy if taken correctly, and I enjoyed not ever having a period/ PMS. I did have negative side effects, but the worst one is the *SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT GAIN*. I've gained 35 lbs. in 3 years after being on depo, and I'm due for my next shot next month, in which I plan to start another method of birth control. I didn't even realize that I'd gained so much weight because it slowly occured over 3 years. I went from 120 lbs. to my current weight at 155 lbs., and it's lowered my confidence and self esteem, not to mention that none of my old clothes fit. F 22 3 years
 8/19/2006
 5  Endo treatment The first time I was on the medication I had none! This time I have had a lot. I started Depo when I was 18 for birth control...I stopped taking it for about 2 years and it took a long time for my period to return...but when it did I found that I have multiple cysts on both ovaries. I then found out that all of my pain and a lot of mood swings were due to a condition called endometriosis. It causes sever pain, mood swings, heavy periods, I was treated for it by being injected with the shot once a month for 6 months (it was a fake pregnancy) This was very hard for me...you have all of the hormones of a 9 month pregnancy lady and no baby to look forward to. Since then I have continued on the depo shot in a regular fashion. I am currently experiencing weight gain and moodiness towards the end of the shot. I know that it has made me a functional person again and I am thankful. I read all of these testimonials and see that many women are experiencing symptoms of endometriosis. Depo does not work for everyone and weight gain or worse symptoms can come at the 2-3 year mark. But symptoms can get worse...if you are depressed...it is b/c of the hormones. An anti-depressant can help ease the side effect. I do get hot-flashes and the weight gain is getting to be too much, so I will be trying to explore other options. But all of this is better than the extreme pain I was experiencing due to my period or just releasing an egg. Do not ignore the symptoms until they are horrible. Also do not let Depo be your first Birth Control ever....some people cannot handle the hormone progesterone that is why there are a lot of different BC's...you should first try a progesterone based BC before trying Depo...b/c Depo is not something you can stop taking after one mth....you are stuck with it for three mths. Make sure you are not just another face to your doctor. I was give F 24 3 years
 10/31/2005
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 5  unbearable cramps extreme fatigue, gastro intestinal problems, continuous bleeding, loss of libido, acne, acne (after i got off), many more Depo Provera is the worst thing that ever happened to me. Before I started the shot I was a healthy normal teenage girl. While on the shot I was diagnosed with OCD, Irritated Bowel Syndome, and depression. I started reading about it and realized that I didn't want to put my body in any more jeopardy and decided not to get it anymore. I've been off it for 4 months now, and it's been the hardest time of my life. I have been on my period now for 3 months, extreme acne, ive been very depressed and ive been to 4 doctors and none of them know what to do for me. I didnt gain any weight while on the shot but I'm sure it effects everyone differently. To get on this page and read the rude remarks that "women" are making about us all being liars makes me wanna cry. We are NOT crazy, like I said it effects everyone differently but I know from now on I will never ever reccommend the depo shot to anyone! I only put the 5 so people would actually read this! And no that does not make F 21 3 years
 4/27/2006
 5  PCOS, Birth Control Weight Gain, Amenorheaa/No period I had terrible, terrible periods (that came twice a month or once in six months or whenever they wanted to show up) before depo. I've been on other BCs that caused severe side effects (including excessive sweating, ew). Weight Gain is the only side effect I've had excluding no period - but I am NOT complaining about that! I've been period-free for 2.5 years, and couldn't be happier. I LOVE DEPO! F 22 3 years
1X O		 8/13/2012
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 5  Prevent Pregnancy None, After reading all these terrible things I did miss periods and may have gained weight, maybe acne.. I have been on depo since i was 17, i am now 21 sure i have gained weight and have a tiny bit of acne but i cannot blame that on depo as it may just be due to the fact i am grown up. Call me crazy but i think it was great! I am only now going off it because I has been shown to decrease bone mass, I am very active and haven't seen any signs of this but i have recently been diagnosed with scoliosis (crooked spine) which can be degenerative so I decided to try something else jussst in case. Im more afraid to try a new BC than to stay on this one. Wish everyone the best of luck but don't let these horrible reviews scare you. There are bad reviews on every BC, I read these just now and got freaked out and I have been on it symptom free for 3 years. F 21 3 years
1X O		 5/12/2011
 5  Contraception None I have had no side effects on depo! Other birth control are awful for me-- bad skin, mood swings, weight gain, etc. On depo I feel like myself, have no weight gain, etc. I really like this contraceptive and would recommend it to anyone who is estrogen-sensitive! F 25 3 years
one shot 1X O		 3/22/2011
 5  Birth Control Acne on my legs, no periods, mood swings Just want to let a few people on here know that if you ask your doctor for the pill while your on the injection it will stop the bleeding, you only have to take it for a few weeks. And ignore everything you have been told about not being able to fall pregnant straight away, i was on it for 3 years, come off and fell pregnant within 2 months!! I do agree with the mood swings however, and i have really bad acne on my legs. F 25 3 years
 1/31/2010
 5  easy and no period! i have had terrible mood swings. the depression only kicks in when something terrible happens which is normal in most people not taking the birth control. I have also experienced fatigue if I don't get at least 9 hours of sleep. The ideal sleep is 8 hrs but that's never enough for me. When I first started the Depo, it took me 8 months of irregular periods (heavy bleeding for a month or two straight then a couple months with no bleeding then a couple months of spooting. BUT, after those 8 months were over, I have no had a period in 2 1/2 years. :) this is the BEST birth control for me. I can't remember to take a birth control pill everyday so you just have to find something that fits you. I have remained in the same weight range this whole time. F 21 3 years
1X AN		 2/8/2011
 5  Birth Control Medium to light spotting continuously for a few months, then completely gone. People are rediculous. It acutally only accounts for about 5 pounds of weight gain. The rest of it . . . change your diet and start exercising. The exercise will also help with your sex drive. As for all the other problems, there are probably some other underlying physical or mental issues that need to be addressed and that taking the depo shot just will not "cure". Go back to your doctor and get checked out, don't hate on the DEPO. F 34 3 years
 6/18/2009
 5  Pregnancy prevention No Periods, light spotting, acne Very discrete! I Love Depo! I started taking it when i was 17 and have been on it for three years. The weight gain isn't an issue with me because I'd rather gain 15lbs then have a baby before I'm ready. I've felt an increase in anxiety but i can't be certain if that's because of the drug, or just the pressures of college, 2 jobs, and being out on my own. I do have breakouts in sinc with getting the shot. My only main concern at this point is losing my bone density. I've made an appointment to get that checked, and recommend it for anyone who has been on the drug for long periods of time. F 20 3 years
 4/29/2009
 5  endometriosis, ovarian cysts BC Decreased sexual drive I went on depo for multiple problems and i was scared to death to take it because all of the horrible reviews i read. Well ive been on it for almost 3 years now and i LOVE it. No more horrible painful periods causing me ER visits. No more cysts. I am more level headed bc i dont have a period to cause PMS. I cant say enough positive things about this shot. The only side effect ive experienced is a decreased sex drive which is fine for me, sometimes not for my boyfriend but that is way better than not being able to hold a full time job and not being able to be a functional human being. Dont be afraid to try this i waited so long and put myself through such pain bc of negative reviews. I hope it works for you the same!! F 23 3 years
 4/14/2015
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 5  I hate my period and no kids I got really horny and headaches F 18 3 years
 2/25/2016

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