DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2474 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 |
| 3 | Birth Control | 50 LB weight gain over 8 years, severe acne that didn't even clear with treatment by a dermatoligist, constant moodiness- at times severe depression that I needed meds for. | I love the fact that I have not a period in 8 years, but the weight gain (that was a huge factor in my fiancee and I breaking up) that I haven't been able to lose no matter how hard I try (1500 a day calorie diet- go to gym 5 times a week)and the severe acne that has ruined my self-confidence isn't worth it. I just stopped the shot (within the last month) and already my face is clearing up. Hopefully I'll start losing weight soon too! | F | 27 | 8 years | 5/14/2004 | 5 | Birth Control | Very mild acne & some irritability. | I am a very happy user of Depo-provera...each person's experience will be different and it's unfortunate there are only a few positive comments. The acne has been easily overcome by a good face care routine and the irritability isn't much of a problem. Being iron defiecent, it's great not having a period-I have improved energy throughout each month. I have not experienced much weight gain, infact since being on the shot, with exercise I have been able to loose over 10 pounds in the last 6 months. I switched from taking a pill to the shot so maybe that is the reason I have not experienced such outrageous side effects as others. If you are thinking about this form of birth control, TALK with your health professional about your concerns-and don't believe everything you read on the internet! | F | 23 | 6 months | 5/13/2004 | 2 | birth control | aggression, significant hair loss, bleeding, uncannily increased appetite | My appetite increased so much that I could eat until I hurt and still be hungry. Despite my increasing fiber and liquids in my diet, I gained thirteen pounds in three months. The medical literature refers to appetite increase as a | F | 32 | 3 months | 5/10/2004 | 3 | Birth Control | NO SEX DRIVE. I've been on a diet so I can't say if I've gained weight or not. It's just frustrating when my boyfriend wants to get intimate with me and I almost get disguised sometimes when he touches me. | Judging from other individuals comments, I don't recommend taking it. Read the second to last one on this page! | F | 19 | 2 months | 5/7/2004 | 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 | 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 | 2 | birth control | Weight gain....20 pounds in 15 month. | It works...but it's not worth the weight gain | F | 29 | 15 months | 4/29/2004 | 5 | birth control, period pain | No periods, increased sex drive, some bloating initially which passed after the first year | I have had painful periods (including vomiting etc) since I was 14. I would end up having to take time off from school at first, then from work on a regular basis as a result. I also have had digestive problems since I was a child, which later turned into inflammatory bowel disease. The regular stomach upsets make the pill unsuitable for me as a reliable form of birth control. Depo has helped me with both the periods (I have had none since I started on Depo) which is fantastic, and also allows me to have a normal sex life with my husband without being terrified of getting pregnant! | F | 26 | 7 years | 4/27/2004 | 1 | pregnancy prevention | I had extreme bleeding for weeks when STOPPING depo, I have bled through my pad in a 1/2 hour,serious lack of libidio to the point of wanting to throw up when being touched, aggression/depression, hair loss, speech problems | Please do not take this drug it isnot worth it, I used to love depo when I first started taking it, now I'm just scared about how long it will be before I can go on with my life | F | 26 | 3 years | 4/26/2004 | 1 | birth control | complete hell | no sex drive, which I guess is fine b/c my period hasn't stopped.. now on anti-depressants b/c of clinical depression.. cramps so bad I can't stand up (need 800mg of advil to help)... on a 1200 cal/day, LOW fat diet, 4-day week gym b/c I'm afraid that my story is starting to sound just like other womens' and I don't want the next chapter of mine to be | F | 25 | | 4/25/2004 | 1 | contraceptive | lack of energy, mood swings, concentration loss, in a 'state of daze',back/ stomach cramps, head-aches, problems with speach (pronounciation and using right words), mood swings, nausea, 52 lbs weightgain mostly in 5 months AFTER stopping with Depo, fluid retention (bloating), constipation, pain in joints, hairloss, painfull breasts (gained a cup-size), eczema (dry sensitive skin), acne AFTER depo-use | Before you start (or continue!!!) with depo, have a look at the guestbook belonging to this site www.abcinternetmarketing.com/depo-provera/ Here you will see that my story is not out of the ordinary. Women tell there story of all the side-effects they experienced even as late as 2-5 years AFTER depo-use!!Please do not take it unless there is no other contraceptive you can have for medical reasons. As for me: My whole hormonesystem got a huge blow and got blocked in ways that influenced all my bodily functions. It slowly built up in 6 months. So much so,that after 3 shots my life and activities droped to a minimal level. Friends said I seemed only barely alive, but I hardly remember... After 13 months off depo I am slowly getting more of a normal life again (able to socialise and do some activities). Before I used to do sports 8-11 hrs a week, I am a physical therapist so had an active job too. However in half a year on depo I found it was strenuous enough to walk to the toilet, let alone doing shopping i.e. I stoppped after 4 shots (1 year) as I could not imagine anything else was causing all my problems. Doctors can not 'prove' it was depo, but it is most likely as nothing else in my daily routines/ habits changed. I would not recommend it as you never know how it will react on you. >5% of women get these side-effects to some extent, 1-5% get even more serious side-effects. It is not worth the risk, even when having no menstruation is nice :o). Please do not take it unless there is no other contraceptive you can have for medical reasons!!! | F | 27 | 1 years | 4/20/2004 | 1 | Birth Control | Decreased interest in sex, extremely painful intercourse. | The first 1 1/2 years on depo were great. No periods - that's why I went on it in the first place. However, as time went on I noticed that sex was becoming a bit painful. It got to the point that when I went to the doctor about it she could barely examine me as it caused me so much pain. She told me it was because of the Depo. I am now waiting for the shot to wear off and hope I get back to normal has quickly as possible. I would NOT recommend that anyone take this. This side effect has been horrible. I've been doing a lot of reading since this has happened to me and realize that my hair loss, memory loss, and irritability may have something to do with the Depo as well. I think this is a nasty drug, and doctors need to be more upfront in telling patients about the side effects. | F | 42 | 3 years | 4/20/2004 | 4 | birth control | ONLY oily acne prone skin | helped my migraines!! didn't feel moody or weepy like I had been on Diane-35 birth control | F | 35 | 13 weeks | 4/18/2004 | 2 | Birth Control | I gained over 15 pounds in 9 months even though I diet and exercise. I will not get another shot. I also feel depressed, have hair loss and mood swings. | F | 36 | 9 months | 4/16/2004 | 1 | Birth Control | Being on Depo was terrible. The doctor warned me about weight gain, but I never expected to gain 15 pounds in 6 months. I spotted continuously. | I switched back to the pill 1 month ago, but worry that I'll never lost the weight I gained on Depo. | F | 31 | 6 months | 4/15/2004 | 4 | To make sure I didn't get pregnant. | acne,loss of appetite,mood swings, | personally i love it,other than the mood swings which my boyfriend is getting sick of....I think its a good thing and with any drug you take there are side effects i think most women who experience negative things should have read up more on the drug before putting it into their body... | F | 20 | 1 years | 4/8/2004 | 4 | Birth Control | Acne, Gained 16 lbs in 2 years, Mood Swings, Pain in my knees | I love not having a period, I have a stronger sex drive | F | 20 | 2 years | 4/7/2004 | 5 | birth control | Possible weight gain, but weight has been an issue for me my entire life, so I can't easily blame it on the depo. Low- to non-existant sex drive. | This is the best birth control I've tried so far--except the lack of sex drive...which is an ironic twist, since I started taking Depo because we were having sex all the time! | F | 30 | 5 years | 4/4/2004 | 1 | Birth control | Excruciating migranes lasting 1-2 days, 8 or 9 times a month, unaffected by painkillers. Spotting between periods, 3 week long periods, complete lack of sex drive. 9 months after stopping injections cycle eventually re-established, but I now get cramps and migranes with each period, which I never had before. | Doctors refused to believe Depo was causing migranes and wanted to put me on steriods for life, said the migranes were not possible side effects. They had to agree I was right when as soon as I stopped the injections, the migranes stoped. No information provided to me on possible side effects, otherwise I would never have taken it!!! | F | 25 | 6 times | 3/28/2004 | 1 | Birth control | Kidney failure | I am posting for my wife. She has been on depo. Within the past week she has been diagnosed with kidney failure as a result of the depo shot. It is not worth it. | M | 33 | 7 months | 3/23/2004 |