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 |
| 1 | just had baby | Just started 2 weeks ago. Dry mouth a little moody but horrible pain in my knees pretty sure due to the shot, never had a problem previous. Literally can't walk around without support. Scary, hope I don't get depressed. Should of done better research or wish the nurse wouldn't have made it sound like the miracle birth control | F | 23 | 1 days | 2/8/2012 | 2 | Prevent Pregnancy | I got the shot in the hospital right before being discharged after having my baby boy. I wanted to be protected until I was able to get my preferred b/c. I had never had the shot before but heard it makes you crazy and gain weight. I didn't go psycho or balloon up...I lost interest in sex. Seriously I am so anti touch/kiss/hug/sex. So ironically it's great birth control because it kills your sex drive. I haven't had sex with my husband for going on 14 weeks now. Will not recommend for people in an active sexual relationship. | F | 27 | 3 months Reg | 2/7/2012 | 1 | essure birth contol | I under went the Essure permanent birth control in late January, W as give this horbile shot to prevent pregancy for 3mth. No body told me I would bleed every day! my realationship with my husband is near divorce. you cant have sex..you have anger to all around you.. this is bad! I would want this for my worst enemy... WOMEN PLEASE BEWARE!!! | suxs!!!! | F | 36 | 15 days 1X day | 2/7/2012 | 1 | Contraception | Loss of libido, fatigue, acne (cystic), weight gain | F | 25 | 4 times | 2/7/2012 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | I am a total nutjob. I wanted to have another child and didn't want to go back on the iud. So I opted for depo. I have back pain to the point that I can barely move and it's not just related to motion. I can be dead asleep and wake up with such a spasm and shooting pain it takes my breath away. I hate everyone and on the verge of a divorce because I am so angry all the time. I am not a violent person but now I find myself wanting to smash things, yelling and screaming all the time. Having fits of rage that actually scare me. Not to mention the depression. It's the worst, I don't want anything to do with anyone I cry for no reason nothing makes me happy and when I do become happy I cry even more because I feel so guilty for being so angry all the time and that puts me back into another depressive fit. I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids which the doc is pretty sure that I am seeing due to the shot. I feel totally out of control and am miserable. I got the 3 month shot and am 7 weeks i | It may seem like a great thing but really check into this. I am scared what the residual side effects may be for me. And how long it will take to get out of my system, also not to mention the fibroids I now have because of taking it and if they will go away or get worse. I can't believe this is still on the market. | F | 31 | 7 weeks ? 1X O | 2/6/2012 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | This stuff is poison. First of all, its not a long term contraceptive..it's not meant to be used more than two years because the side effects are so harsh. After passing my two year mark, side effects are getting worse. Weight gain is something you can't control even with diet and excercise. Sex drive decreased significantly. Im in the process of switching methods because I am depressed and have mood swings. Now I'm experiencing a lot of nausea which was never a problem before. Additionally, bone density loss is a major setback. | F | 20 | 2 years | 2/3/2012 | 1 | birth control | Heavy bleeding mood swings the depo shot should be banned!! | F | 26 | 10 months 30mG | 1/29/2012 | 1 | very heavy prolonged period | Terrible experience!! Almost stopped bleeding and clots entirely for a just under 3 weeks weeks. About day 20 bleeding heavy started again with bad clots and worst cramps in my life in my abdomen and back . Felt like childbirth! All over body aches like I had the flu. Dull headache, insomnia, extremely moody and fatigued. Called dr, scheduled d & c, got off Provera and put another birth control and pain med for severe cramps. About 2 1/2 days being off Provera, bleeding almost completely stopped, NO cramps, no headache or body aches, great mood! Calling Dr. tomorrow to see if I still need d & c. Not sure what to think...did almost stop my nightmare period but came back with a vengance!! Would NOT take Provera again! | F | 43 | 20 days 10mg 2X day | 1/28/2012 | 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 | 2 | to prevent pregnancy | cramping, sharp stomach pain, sickly feeling,nausea, food cravings, dark spotting on and off for two weeks, dehydration, bladder infection. | F | 20 | 3 months 1 x 30mg | 1/24/2012 | 1 | Contraception | Worst.decision.EVER. Crazy mood swings, angry all the time, suicidal, hated everyone and everything I came in contact with. Normally pretty mellow but this turned me into a crazy person. | I took Depo because I smoked at the time (since have switched to e-cigarettes) and didn't want to use non-hormonal birth control (i.e., "bullets" or "film" or "foam", sucks!) This stuff turned me into a completely moody hormonal crazy brawl-starting beeyatch of the highest caliber. I thought I was going to end up in jail or divorced. Libido? Laugh, what's that. No sex for hubby unless I felt too guilty. Kids made me crazy, hubby made me crazy, all the things I loved (snowboarding, etc.) I couldn't care less about. Bored, tired, angry, irritable, depressed...started thinking the world would be better off without me and my crazy outbursts. At the three month mark, told the doc in no uncertain terms that he wasn't putting that crap in my system again, and went back on Nordette, which I used several years ago with minimal side effects. Oh, I had one period which was brownish black blood and during THAT week, I was probably certifiably insane. Not looking forward to first Aunt Flo after going on Nordette, but this 3months at a whack stuff is NOT for me. | F | 40 | 3 months 1 shot 1X O | 1/24/2012 | 5 | contraception | Taking on and off for the past 11 years. ZERO side effects other than no period, and extended time for it to show back up after discontinuing use (not complaining). | I know it's uncommon to not really have any negative side effects at all from Depo, but you're all a bunch of idiots for saying the pill is so much better just because the shot didn't work. Everyone is different. Talk to your doctor, ask questions. If your doctor is rude or you don't feel comfortable, get another doctor. FYI: the pill (3 different formulations) caused nearly every side effect of Depo listed on here for me. Also, make sure to ask about getting a bone density scan and make sure to take your calcium. | F | 29 | 11 years every 3 mo 1X O | 1/23/2012 | 1 | contraceptive | I was on depo about 15 years ago in the military, i would imagine this drug has made some improvements by now, but from what im reading, it doesn't seem like it. I first would like to state my side affects i experienced, were constant weight gain, abnormal increase size in breast, lactation, decrease sex drive, vaginal dryness (initally), depression, and headaches. I would like to mention that once i terminated the usuage of the drug by physician recomendations, I lost my menstrual cycle for about 5 years, my breast tripled in size, and lactation became more frequent. My skin darkened 3 shades. I eventually had a breast reduction and removed the mamo glands (to stop lactating), however the weight gain was consistent, despite all the dieting and work out. I found out about years later that I had a tumor on the pituitary part of the brain, and ovarian cyst, in which my attending physician believe may have been triggered from this drug. This drug may work wonderful initially, howeve | You may not have side affects initially, however after prolonged usuage of this drug, side affects are often detected. if you do not experience a menstrual cycle within a year or years, please be sure to have lab test performed for brain tumors, ovarian cyst. | F | 37 | 3 years 1X O | 1/23/2012 | 4 | contrecptive so i dont ever get pre | i have no period at all. i have cramping and back pain (had a back to start) it only makes it worse for a week after i get my shot.i have always had depression but when my shot is due it is worse. insomina | i have been on it 6 years in march and i have not had any major problems i mean the not having my period in 6 years scares me a little but i love it. i would recommend it to any girl looking for something that does not need inserted or who cant remember to take a pill the same time every day | F | 21 | 6 years 1X AN | 1/21/2012 | 1 | Contraception | Today has been the worst experience for me. I woke up feeling really sad and angry for some reason. I have no idea what triggered it but i suddenly burst out crying, my boyfriend got so scared of what was happening. I have had my period for the whole time and it has been a setback. I will not recommend this method to anyone. I will be going on the pill soon. | F | 23 | 3 months 1X M | 1/20/2012 | 5 | Birth control | I had horrible periods before getting on Depo! I would throw up for a week straight every month because my cramps were intolerable. After my second dose of Depo I no longer had a period and I have felt 100% better. Yes, you do have occasional mood swings, but I believe that totally out ways the difficulties of being a parent at a young age. I suggest Depo to all of my friends that are having trouble with other types if birth control. | F | 21 | 4 years | 1/19/2012 | 2 | prevent pregnancy | feeling depressed , crying all the time for no reason, flipping out at my boyfriend and others ,getting angrier than usual at small things, thoughts of suicide and harming self ..just over-emotional. I cant stand to keep feeling like this. I will never get another depo shot | F | 17 | 3 weeks | 1/19/2012 | 1 | Pregnancy prevention | Amplified menstrual like symptoms. Do NOT reccommend. Coming off of it is absolutely agonizing. Can't sleep, can't keep any food down, fever, etc. | F | 17 | 1 years | 1/19/2012 | 1 | contraceptive | What didnt I experience!! I had eextreme dizziness, tiredness, weakness, developed a cyst on my ovary, a lump in my breast, extremely tender breasts, back pain, super severe abdominal pain, jaw pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, really blurry vision, I feel like i'm drunk all the time, nauseousness, major mood swings, irritability and I was sad all the time. | It felt like everyday the pain would get worse nad worse. Im only 20 years old and my body feels like it's falling apart from this shot. I had a baby 3 and a half months ago and I feel like I cant be there fully for him or my husband. I DO NOT reccomend this drug to anyone, I see it as a poison not a contraceptive. If anyone has any questions about this so called contraceptive, dont be shy to talk to me, my email is [email protected]. | F | 20 | 2 months 1 shot 1X O | 1/18/2012 |