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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 5  Polycystic ovaries After 3 years on it I have started experiencing the pain again...only happened 2 times though It is amazing, never felt better on this, can go about daily life not worrying about sudden pain making me fall to the ground in agony. F 21 3 years
 3/22/2015
 5  Birth Control method Small weight gain, severe depression (2 weeks after each shot and 1 week before shot due), increased appetite, increased sex drive, light or no period. Depo-provera has really helped me out in many ways. First, the obvious, to not get pregnant. Second, NO PERIODS!!! I've been on it for about 3 years now and I've only gained about 20 pounds since the first shot, which is the only complaint I have, but with a little exercise and lots of water, I'll be back down to my original weight. F 20 3 years
 2/27/2005
 5  couldn't remember to take the pill weight gain, lack of energy and sex drive I love this method of birth control!!!! I love not having to remember to take a pill at the same time every day. I am not happy about the weight gain(about 30lbs) but I was very thin before I started the shot and I needed to gain weight but it is still a shock every time I get on the scales. I had weighed 135lbs for many years and for my size(5'10 F 24 3 years
 2/9/2005
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 5  contraception What side effects? I didn't have any. I may have gain 10lbs and it because I eat like a pig not because of Depo. I have had heavy bleeding with my period til the point where I had to be hospitalized, painful intercourse, and bleeding after intercourse. Depo came into my life and it was the best thing. Too bad the FDA recommend we stop after two years. F 35 3 years
 1/6/2005
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 5  for birth control no period, minor weight gain I love this. I used to have terrible cramps and blood clots during my periods. I tried several different types of bc pills, yet all became uneffective within months. I gave this a try and love it. F 31 3 years
 1/9/2005
 5  no periods or pregnancy no more cramps, heavy periods, extreme anger, uncontrollable cravings and missing school because of it. I actually lost weight on it, from 130 to 113 because I no longer had cravings and got a job where weight bearing exercises are what i do. As for mood issues I became much easier to live with. Defiantly do your research. It is true that some doctors might rush you out so get all the facts before getting The Shot. The only thing I experienced was a little dryness but it was better than awkward is-it-period wetness. Just remember to take extra calcium if your are younger and exercise. F 19 3 years
 11/25/2008
 5  contraception/ get rid of periods weight loss 10lb, apatite loss, slightly patchy tan on face one time! Brilliant Was on it for about two years from the age of 17 as the pill made me gain loads of weight and i got bad migranes from the pill. This is very convenient but seems to react different on different people for some reason!? I noticed my eyebrows were maybe slightly hairier and needed plucking more often but that's the worst thing i can say. I've just had my jab re-done today! And am very glad F 21 3 years
 3/11/2008
 5  Contraceptive None I ABSOLUTELY LOVED Depo-Provera and had zero side-effects that I had with all the other pills, patches, etc. My moods were stabilized (aka NO PMS?!!!!) and I quit having periods and bloating and cramps........for 3 years it has been BLISS. I am going off now only because I have decided to switch back to the "pill" to allow my body normal chance at conceiving again, as I am feeling for ready for this. Also, I have heard that it's not good to stay on the Depo shot for longer than 3 years (boooohh) as prolonged use can lead to bone-loss/weakening.....oh well, it was great while it lasted. F 34 3 years
 12/4/2007
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 5  I don't ever want kids.. None.. I think alot of women need to stop blaming Depo for all their problems...weight gain isn't only cause of the depo you know, maybe you should put the cookies and soda down and try a healthy diet...I have been on Depo 3 years and have actually LOST 10 pounds..and if you have bone loss it's because you havent been taking calcium like you should be...1200-1500MG a day not once a month...Depo is great if you are not an idiot about it, I am tired of women giving depo a bad rep, find something else to blame your mood swing, and psychotic rages on... F 21 3 years
 9/12/2007
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 5  Stop periods Stopped periods, breast tenderness Highly recommend this! I had horrible periods- bleeding through 5+ heavy tampons/day for 14+ days- and depo made them completely go away! F 18 3 years
150mg		 6/9/2020
 4  prevent baby making weight gain...oh wait I quit playing sports and didnt change my diet. I mean come on people... alot of problems are coming from your daily lifestyle...tired and loss of drive-probably work, school...you are just tired from life...just quit taking the pill if it is so bad. And never blame a doctor because he/she didnt give you enough information, you let them give you the shot Funny thing that I see everyone complaining about this drug...I thought I had all the side effects but after some blood work i found that I had Graves Disease, weight gain, hot flashes, weird thoughts, feeling nervous, dizziness, eye problems...all from Graves (thyroid problems). We have thyroid problems in the family so my doctor said that it is hard to tell if depo or family history caused the problem...I wouldnt be to quick to judge depo for all problems...it may just bring some other underlying problem out. F 21 3 years
 4/8/2008
 4  Birth Control Absence of period for 3 years (which has been GREAT), decreased sex drive, weight gain (which I was able to correct through diet and exercise) I had horrible periods before the shot (even on birth control), and being without any periods at all for the past 3 years has been a real blessing for me. I did gain some weight, but I was never a thin person to begin with. I certainly wasn't exercising and was eating constantly...which a sure-fire way to gain weight regardless of your metabolism or your body type. I lost over 50 pounds by changing my attitude about what real hunger actually is versus eating out of boredom or emotional issues. (I recommend hospital-sponsored weight loss programs for serious weight issues.) I just think you have to do your research before deciding on what birth control is right for you. And if you go on Depo, be vigilant about what you eat and how much you exercise...especially if you are not an active person in the first place. Just because you are thin now doesn't mean that your body will always stay that way...drugs or no drugs. I'm no doctor, but if you have a history of any kind of mental issues, I F 29 3 years
 1/17/2009
 4  Prevent pregnancy. Weight gain though not bad random spotting and bleeding. I absolutely love taking the shot, alot of women are having so many side effects, and so few arn't. I guess I'm one of the lucky few. I have been taking the shot since i was a Freshman in highschool (8/06) and i have not had any bad problems. The only problem that i had was random spotting and bleeding for the first 9 months now i have absolutely none at all. Only recently since my last shot (11/08) have i had any weight gain, i gained 5 pds., but my weight varies all the time so i'm not 100% possitive about DEPO being the problem. I am extremely overemotional but i have been that way since i was little i don't think the DEPO is to blame. I am thinking that some of the women on here are trying to find an easy excuse for their problems and DEPO seems like the easiest. That's only my opinion though. I'm sorry for everyone that have had so many problems but I LOVE IT! It just isn't right for everyone. F 17 3 years
 1/17/2009
 4  Birth Control weight gain - 30 lbs over 3 years I loved it, except the weight gain. I have not had periods for 3 years. but got it back about 4.5 months after my last shot. Hope to find something that doesn't add the wieght. F 38 3 years
 2/3/2003
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 4  Birth Control It's okay, it does it's job. i'm glad i don't have periods, but i do have abdominal pains and have a lot of mood swings each month. Sex drive has went down! I just need to get off it because I feel like it can cause sometime bad to happen to me when get older. F 20 3 years
 3/15/2005
 4  birth control stopped my period. I took it for 3 years went off it for 5years and am about to go back on it. In the three years it was wonderful not to have a period (especially as I worked as a canoe guide and was camping for 5 months straight). I;ve always been moody and this drug regulated my moods so instead of being depressed spontaneously I was only depressed when the shot was running out and about 2 weeks before I got the next one. I may have gained a little weight but nothing drastic. And now that I'm in a relationship again I'm going back on it this week F 30 3 years
 7/28/2009
 4  Birth Control Started taking in 06 for birth control. I had been warned of weight gain but noticed nothing but muscle cramps in my calves the week after each shot. Then I took a 6 month break from Depo in 2009. NOT a good idea. I took another shot after the break and the symptoms started..... When the symptoms started, I gained about 15lbs in two months. I have extreme fatigue, I found out my foot is broken (took a physical) - probably from the loss of calcium. I have night sweats, no sex drive, severe depression, hair loss above my ears and crown of head, and my body odor is different and stronger. I will probably not take the shot again as I want to have kids someday and this medicine scares me... F 26 3 years
 11/4/2009
 4  birth control Was due to have shot mid-Oct but did not need to as husband had a clear report on vasectomy. Over the last few weeks very tender breasts, sore nipples, moody, nausea most of the day, headaches. Took pregnancy test yesterday! but after reading all the comments I now realise I must be in withdrawal! Will not go back. F 40 3 years
0 1X O		 11/12/2010
 4  hormone birth control adenomyosis side effects: extreme nervous tensions of shocks sparked through out my body. intense panic attacks. decrease sex drive. did not effect weight at all. life was turned upside down. no interest in anything. almost wanted to go to psych ward. i'll never get on it again. i enjoyed not taking a pill. i enjoyed not having a period. it helped my adenomyosis. I had extreme uterine pain when I was trying to get off this medication. it made my uterus get swollen and irritated. I almost wanted a hysterectomy. Switched to Junel birth control it works a lot better on my. what a relief to get off. F 35 3 years
250 mg 1X AN		 6/3/2011
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 4  Birth control Weight gain I started this when I was around 17 because it was convenient and it stopped periods which I quite liked the idea of at the time. Only major side effects I had was weight gain - I wanted to eat everything in sight! Stopped it after about 3 years because I wanted my period back. It took about 3 months for my first real period to come back F 27 3 years
1X O		 12/30/2011
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