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 | To control lengthy periods | Absolutely ZERO sex drive, depressed, terrible mood swings, nausea, acne, HOT FLASHES. | At the beginning I took this shot b/c I was having periods that lasted 3 wks a month and they were VERY heavy. I stopped having periods all together and thought it was great. I am now 26, the gynocologist told me that my body had ZERO estrogen b/c of the depo shot, so it was like I was going thru menopause. Sex is very uncomfortable while on the shot since your body stops producing estrogen, you cannot "lubricate" on your own. My new gynocologist immediately took me off the shot and was shocked that I was on it for so long. She said, "hopefully your ovaries will start workin again... we'll have to keep running tests". So now, I'm having to go back to the gyno on a monthly basis to get blood work done to see if my estrogen levels are going back up and to see if my ovaries will "work again". I was shocked and saddened by this b/c I do want to have children some day. I have been off the shot for almost 3 months and still have not had a period. My gynocologist | F | 26 | 7 years | 10/13/2008 | 1 | birth control | ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION!, hair loss, greasy hair, skin and breakouts. | I started taking DP 9 months ago. The first 3 months was just fine, my mood improved and I felt that this was the right BC for me.. I was wrong. I have a history of anxiety but DP has maximized my anxiety levels farther than I ever thought they could be. I worry constantly, freak out all the time, and it is affecting my relationship with my boyfriend so badly that it was in shambles. Every little thing disturbed me, even when I knew it was nothing, and I still continued to pick at small things day after day. It made me a crazy person who worried about anything I couldn't control when normally I am very laid back. I also have very dry skin, which has now become oily and I break out in places I never had before, not even during puberty. I dont have a period however I would love to have them back if it mean i didn't have the side affects I do now. My hair is thinning on my head and also is greasier now than before. I am beginning to discontinue my shots and hope that these side affects go | F | 23 | 9 months | 10/13/2008 | 1 | birth Control | all of them. low sex drive, headaches, vaginal dryness. painful sex, painful bones and muscles, facial achne,depression anxiety/panic attacks. I was also diagnosed with Fybromyalgia. | I was on this since 18 until 31 on and off (only off while pregnant twice). at first fine, but then looking back mosst of my problems started just after. After 2 years achne awful, never had before, then after 3 years I came off and tried to get pregnant and it took 2 years (being told after tests I wont be able to have kids?? dont know what it done to me to show this in test, 2 months later bun in the oven though). Back on after next baby and then my aches started again (stopped while pregant and trying). Looking back this is what caused it all. I still have very mild achne and can control it but I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last yr and know now this was the cause. Iam not as bad now I dont have depo but still suffering. Think this really should be taken off the market or more docs monitoring it. It says do not put on if any history of FAMILY depression and all the females in mine are depressed. Why are docs not asking more questions and checking how long you are on it. | M | 33 | 11 years | 10/9/2008 | 2 | birth control | Complete lack of sex drive, hair loss, weight gain, loss of period. | Initially, I passed out immediately after receiving the shot. The nurse and doctor gathered around and my boyfriend was called into the room. Over time, I acclimated. I no longer had a period, which was a benefit. But my sex drive was NON-EXISTENT. A few times, I wasn't able to get my shot on time, and had excruciatingly painful cramps, profuse sweating, and was completely nauseous to the point of needing to vomit all through the night. I slept on the bathroom floor on many occasions. I'm certain there's a class action lawsuit against Pharmacia, the makers of Depo Provera, and I intend to join. | F | 33 | 10 years | 10/8/2008 | 1 | Birth control | Gained 30lbs in three months, cystic acne on face, back, chest, severe depression, no sex drive, hair growth on chin, PCOD, no period for a year after only one shot | I think they should ban this drug. I know some people love it, but it has ruined three years of my life. I am just now getting over some of the side effects. I will sadly always have the PCOD now though. | F | 31 | 90 days | 10/6/2008 | 1 | birth control | daily headaches, spotting for weeks at a time, very low sex-drive | I cannot take anything with estrogen so I thought this was my solution to condoms. The side effects are so not worth it! I cannot wait until this medication gets out of my system. | F | 32 | 3 months | 10/3/2008 | 5 | original reason - birth control | I haven't had a period in 20 years. I did not plan on having children, and this was a blessing for me not to have to worry about pills. | I started taking Depo approx 20 years ago - this is telling my age....I just returned from the Dr and he refuses to give me any further injections. His reasoning "you are too old and since there is no chance you can get pregnant, I will not give you further injections." I am completely frustrated. He further said that I have probably (PROBABLY) went through menopause so there is one more additional reason to not take the injection. I am 53, and I do not want to chance having periods, nor do I feel like he has the right to make that determination for my body. | 20 years | 10/2/2008 | 1 | birth control until essure worked | hair falling out, extreme moodswings, anxiety, constant headaches, been bleeding for 5 out of six months. marriage ready to collapse. extreme moodiness, bodyaches, decreased sex drive. weight gain (15 pounds) hot flashes, | i had my first injection the day after my little boy was born. I didn't sleep for three days after getting home. from that day i have cried at least once a day. my moods are constantly shifting and really hate what the shot has done to my previously happy home. I now feel like a crazy woman. I also feel very anxious for no apperant reason. I would not recommend this medicine to my worst enemy. | F | 28 | 6 months | 10/2/2008 | 1 | To prevent pregnancy | Severe mood swings, loss of sexual drive, hair loss | I took Depo after my first child was born about 3 years ago and swore I would never take it again. However, in June I had another baby and because I was having the Essure procedure for permananet sterilization, my doctor insisted I have the depo shot again so I wouldn't get pregnant. I HATE IT! I am a total raving lunatic on this stuff. Everything my hubby does irritates me, I have no patience with my older daughter, I react negatively to things that I normally would be fine with. I also have absolutely NO sexual desire. I couldn't care less about sex or intimacy of any kind. My poor husband is tired of "pity sex". Once this shot wears off (my first one) I'm getting off this stuff and never looking back. Yeah, it's great not to have a period, but I'm tired of acting like satan all the time, and I want to feel desire again!! | F | 31 | 2 months | 10/1/2008 | 1 | No more Children | Hair loss, Extreme weight drop size 34 waist to size 20 waist in less then four months, Low iron, NON-STOP Periods, Acne, Headaches, and Very irratable, Extreme Period Pains. | To each their own. I Will NEVER take it again I Now have to wear a wig. And It has caused me extreme pain. caused alot of pain with in my family. | F | 28 | 18 months | 9/30/2008 | 1 | Taking it to prevent pregnancy | HUGE loss of sex drive, huge appetite but can be controlled by a bossy b/f, terrible mood change as me and him used to get along but now experience fights EVERY night especially over the sex drive, I feel like crashing into a wall sometimes, very depressed, definately not acting like my usual spunky exciting self. Be careful girls as this can change your life after just one shot. Also heavy bleeding and spurts of spotting. | I've been on Depo since April of 08 and I'm writing this on Sep. 29. 3 injections total and my boyfriend and I have come to the conclusion to discontinue its use as it has become detramental to my health and our relationship. Being smart about our sex habits and excercising safe sex has become the smarter option. If you want to talk about it then email me at [email protected] and remind me where you're from because I'll totally forget that I even posted on this site. | F | 20 | 6 months | 9/29/2008 | 1 | Pregnancy Prevention | Discharge (sometimes yellow/green, sometimes brown). Spotting, loss of sex drive, mood-swings, bloating, dark spotting of my skin, abdominal pain, pain during sex. | Depo is THE ABSOLUTE WORSE method of birth control. I do not recommend it to ANY women, ANY age. If you do not have at least 5 of the side effects, you will have a couple. It can take up to a year for the drug to be completely out of your system. There is no point to get it every 3 months if it stays in your body much longer. I regret ever getting the shot! I am hoping and praying every day that these side effects go away. | F | 17 | 3 months | 9/29/2008 | 1 | Stop excessive menstrual bleeding | LOST MY MIND! Caused severe depression. Later, after taking the depo, here is what I learned: I took the Depo to combat my heavy periods. I had heavy periods because I had no natural progesterone in my body. I had no natural progesterone in my body because I put my body under major stress. The biggest mistake I made in my life was OVERDIETING. NEVER DO LOW CARB DIETING OR IT WILL MESS UP YOUR ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! I eventually healed from the depo. Also, don't take any so called bio-identical progesterone to counter the depo. ALL HORMONAL birth control causes some sort of whackadoodle change in your emotions and brain chemistry. Depo Provera is just the most dramatic, and most evil. Depo actually stresses out your system. | You can actually have your stress levels tested by checking your adrenals. If you are looking to heal from Depo, you must heal your adrenals. It takes time; there is no magic elixir or potion or pill. You can expect to feel normal again in about 9 months to 18 months from the date of the shot. Get your adrenals tested: www.diagnostechs.com so you have a gauge on exactly how much your system is stressed out. | F | 39 | 90 days | 9/28/2008 | 1 | No Periods | 40 LBS WEIGHT GAIN, HAIR LOSS, NO SEX DRIVE, MENTALLY UNSTABLE, MIGRAINES, JOINT PAIN, FATIGUE, INSOMNIA | THANK GOD I AM 15 MONTHS FREE OF THIS POISON IT ALMOST RUINED MY LIFE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I DIDNT COMMIT SUICIDE WHILE ON IT BECAUSE MY MOOD WAS SO UNSTABLE. I WENT ON IT WHILE I WAS YOUNG AND THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN NOT TO HAVE A PERIOD...WRONG!!!! I STILL DONT HAVE A REGULAR PERIOD TO THIS DAY.... DO NOT TAKE THIS IF YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE HOW IT IS NOW!!!!! | F | 24 | 4 years | 9/26/2008 | 5 | Severe Cramps | No Periods! Possible weight gain but I have always been heavy. | I had extremely severe cramping before depo, I would lose 2-3 days every month curled up in bed with a hot water bottle and as much IB prophren as I could take. The pain was so severe that I sometimes passed out. The doctors tried various things and one finally decided that Depo might work and it was a life saver. I had one doctor do some research for me on the bone loss over long term use and he found that the risk is in a small percentage of the population. This drug isn't for everyone but for some of us it is all that will work. Do be careful and pay attention to your body. I had an ideal reaction and now that I have decided to go off it to get pregnant, I am having some of the side effects that most people had going into it. Moodiness, long periods, hot flashes. Unfortunately the cramps are back as well. | F | 31 | 7 years | 9/24/2008 | 1 | to not get pregnant | depression, vomiting(not to mention the constant nausia that came with it),severe muscle spasms, worse cramps then before i was on it,cried for NO REASON, no sex drive, painful sex, headaches, no energy no matter how long i sleep, acne, 30lbs of wieght gain in 9 months! what the hell! | dont ever take this shot, your doctor may sugar coat it as the best and most effective birth control out there, dont believe a word they say. the drug had made my life hell, with all the side effects that i got i may as well have been pregnant for the whole 9 months... i wouldnt recomend this drug to my worst enemy. im supposed to go in for a 4th injection next week but you can bet im not going to take it. the pain i had to go thru was NOT worth it at all. i would rather have another baby. the shot should be banned, it will mess you up! dont take it. | F | 24 | 9 months | 9/22/2008 | 4 | Birth control | Decreased sex drive, headaches, hot flashes. During the first year, there was a lot of irregular bleeding, but it didn't bother me because it was much lighter than my regular periods used to be. | All in all, I think Depo Provera has been great. And having no periods anymore is WONDERFUL. My biggest complaint would have to be the decreased sex drive. There have been a few times where I was a month or more overdue for my shot, and suddenly I desire my husband again. I also have much more sensation during intercourse during these times. Depo has made me feel asexual. I have no desire. | F | 32 | 10 years | 9/21/2008 | 1 | PMDD | At first it was the miracle drug. I was no longer Satan before, during and after my period. But after 2 1/2 years I have realized I have had intense headaches, aches in my back,knees, ankles (I thought I had r-arthritis, but don't), constipation, rectal bleeding, loss of sex drive, loss of hair, depression to the near point of suicidal, moodiness and have became a new level of Satan all over. I did not gain any weight on the depo, but know women who have. Also the nurse that gave me the shot said she went nuts on depo. And I have a girlfriend who has a friend that is in a lawsuit due to the shot. | I would try YAZ before depo. Although for a year I felt it was GREAT, however the effects after 2 1/2 years are NOT so great. It is not natural to not have a period, my body aches all the time and I seem to always 'feel bad' one way or another ... I dread the day my body goes back to normal and I have my first REAL period after 2 1/2 years. | F | 32 | 30 months | 9/17/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | I started getting this shot for birth control, but now I will use it for as long as my doctor lets me, even if I'm no longer sexually active. I'm sorry for everyone who had a bad experience with this shot because I honestly consider this to be the greatest decision I've ever made. I'm 24 years old and haven't had my period for 18 months, literally, no spotting or anything. I never get any cramps, bloating, etc. My sex drive has INCREASED. My appetite has not changed. And my boobs got bigger. No negative side effects for me at all except for a SLIGHT weight gain. I've been on this shot for nearly 2 years and I've only gained 5 pounds, but I also eat like a truck driver so I can't even be sure where the weight came from lol. Also, some of that weight went to my breasts. A 32AA is now a 32A. It may not sound like much, but to those of us in the itty-bitty-titty-committee (lol!) it's a huge difference. I have had nothing but a fantastic experience with this shot. | I have read everywhere that you should not get this shot for more than 2 years as it MAY increase your loss of bone density. I'm approaching 2 years and my doctor is a bit hesitant to continue giving me this shot, but I will do pretty much anything to keep getting it. I'll tremendously increase my calcium intake, do weight-bearing exercises, etc. Whatever I have to do to keep getting it. It's fantastic. | F | 24 | 18 months | 9/14/2008 | 1 | birth control | EXCESSIVE BLEEDING! Hair loss, moodiness, low sex drive, fatigue, dizziness | The only good thing I have to say about this bc method is that I did not gain weight, but I had every other symptom. I got my first shot in January and about a week afterward started spotting. I thought nothing of it, but I called my doctor after it had went on for nearly 2 months. Doc said that this would stop after the second shot, but instead the bleeding increased. I pretty much had a light to moderate period for nearly 6 months!!!! As a result I was always tired and started having dizzy spells. I was due to get my last shot in July and did not get it, yet I am still experiencing the dizziness. Now doc suspects that I am anemic. On top of all of this, I had excessive hair loss, which started out as more than normal shedding then increased to my hair coming out in patches. I had to get my past shoulder length hair cut to a short, spiky style, and my hair has still not totally recovered. Don't even get me started on the mood swings that ranged from me being extra sensitive to me bein | F | 25 | 6 months | 9/12/2008 |