DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2470 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 | Alternative to the pill | Irrational thoughts, extreme moodiness, extreme irritability, depression, hair loss, loss of libido. | TURNED MY PARTNER INTO AN ABSOLUTE PSYCHO! I cannot believe how little warning was given to her prior to this shot. She became a completely different person. She left me to "figure out her life". I pray she realises its the shot and doesn't go back for the 3rd. She would completely lose her cool at me over any tiny thing. Very irrational thoughts and constant nervousness. Lost all interest in what she usually loved. Drug should be banned!!!! | M | 34 | 160 days 2X O | 1/4/2016 | 1 | Pregnancy prevention | Horrible Headaches,mood swings,severe anxiety, depression, no sex drive | I was on the shot when I was a teenager with little to no side effects. I have since then had to children and decided I was sick of the iud since I have had it for five years+ I got the shot in December 2015 and it is now only January I have had extreme bouts of anger and anxiety hot flashes and a headache for a whole month! This drugs is horrible and my list goes on and on | F | 27 | 3 months | 1/2/2016 | 1 | Birth Control | Depo shot: I want to start of by saying that I know birth control affects everyone differently. But I also feel that many girls aren't truly warned about the side affects. Before receiving the 3 month depo shot I had to sign a form for bone loss. But I did not have to sign a form about all the side effects that plagued me while on this shot, and for months after. An hour after receiving the depot shot I experienced my first panic attack. Extreme fear, nausea, choking, sweating all out of nowhere. Then it happened again several hours later. I took the shot only once. It's been six months since I received the shot and I'm now having another panic attack. No one actually tells you that the depot shot remains in your system for up to 18 months. This doesn't even come close to the worst of it. A month after my depo shot I started my period. My period went from July to October NONSTOP. Continual flow, every day, for five months. It finally stopped when I ate a bunch of fresh ground flax seeds (they have estrogen in them, which helps repair uterine lining - depo is progesterone which thins the uterine lining). I only received one shot and my life has been affected for six months and counting. It's amazing that my relationship survived the depot shot. I had/have an amazing man by my side who knew none of this was my fault and supported me the whole way. But I truly could not have judged him if he left - depo was horrible for our relationship. Please, please decide if these ri | F | 23 | 3 months | 12/27/2015 | 1 | Birth control | Uncontrollable mood swings. Very negative behavior, feeling annoyed or frustrated about everything, depression (Crying more often than usual or feeling sad for no reason) Dryness of vagina. Weight gain. Headaches/migranes | First time trying the Depo shot will not be getting the shot again. Bleed for 3 weeks straight, everyday like a full on period since taking the shot. Haven't had a period since it stopped but has been on an emotional roller coaster. Acting psychotic | F | 20 | 1 months | 12/27/2015 | 1 | prevent preg | The worst birth control I have every came in contact with this shot gave me dry patches on my face made my hair come out I think it also destroyed my insides | F | 21 | 6 months | 12/27/2015 | 1 | birth control | All the above name it I had it and I'm still going through it!!! | It's poison! | F | 37 | 10 years | 12/26/2015 | 1 | Birth Control | Painful Sex , Dryness Of The Vagina , Gassy , Major Headaches , Low Sex Drive. | F | 16 | 3 months | 12/17/2015 | 1 | Birth control | The headaches are so bad all the side effects really came true, I have throbbing headaches everyday, I feel nauseous just smelling certain smells | F | 21 | 1 months 30 | 12/16/2015 | 1 | Birth Control | Anxiety (in the weeks following the shot), constant hunger, blood sugar issues (symptoms of low blood sugar 2-3 hours after every meal), fatigue and depression (in the weeks leading up to the next shot), weight gain, complete loss of sex drive, vaginal dryness, mood swings, severe water retention especially in hands and feet. | I started taking depo-provera in May of 2012 because I was sick of having periods. Mine weren't painful on the pill or anything, I just didn't want to deal with them anymore. The only reason I ever took hormonal birth control in the first place is because my cycles were pretty irregular, and it stressed me out when my periods were late. The first couple of years on depo-provera were fine. I started weight training, so I figured the 5 pounds or so I gained might be muscle. However, I kept gaining even though I had a strict diet and exercise regimen. I was starving all the time and miserable. I cannot stress enough how horrible it is to be that hungry constantly. Over the past 12-18 months, my sex drive has disappeared completely. It's really hard for me to reach orgasm, which was never a problem in the past. Also, I've started retaining water in terrifying amounts despite drinking several liters of water per day. My anxiety levels go through the roof for several weeks after a depo injection, to the point where I have a hard time leaving the house except for going to work. This drug is so dangerous, and no one wants to talk about its long term effects. I just want to be normal again. | F | 29 | 3.5 years 4X O | 11/9/2015 | 5 | severe dysmenorrhea during period | I am on depo for 22 years and had NO side effects and NO period...now, at 43 I've suddenly started bleeding a little and have slight stomach cramps(like period pain)-suspecting menopause | Best 22 years of my life | F | 43 | 10 years | 11/4/2015 | 1 | Birth control | Extreme weight gain, hair loss, depression, bone-cracking, delayed fertility, withdrawal symptoms when stopping | I would not recommend Depo-provera to anyone. Its a very effective form of birth control but the side effects are not worth it. Please ladies, just do not take Depo. It ruins many woman's lives. | F | 20 | 2 years N/A | 11/3/2015 | 1 | Birth Control | Anxiety, depression, extreme fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, emotional numbing, headaches, stomach pain | F | 24 | 10 days shot 4X O | 11/3/2015 | 2 | Birth control | I just recently received my first shot of depo 5 days ago and immediately after I received it I almost passed out in my doctors office, then felt extremely nauseous and hot and was red in the face and sweating everywhere, then when I laid down I got the shivers and goose bump, this went away about after 10/15 minute . Since then I've been very tired, a little nauseous, get light headed very easily, less of an appetite and no sex drive at all. Id suggest you get the shot, maybe 2 doses and see how your body reacts and if it works for you. | I've searched all online as to why I felt this way right after my shot and can't find anything and none of my friends have experienced this either. If anyone's had the same experience or has any info pls contact me I'd like to know | F | 19 | 4 days 150 mg | 10/28/2015 | 4 | Birth control | I have been on depo for 6 years so far and I have loved every bit of it compared to the pills that made me bleed for months at a time. Until lately it seems every time it is about time to get my depo my ovaries feel like they are dying so bad that a few months ago I could barely walk and had to go to the doctor who said they thought it was a cyst.I have only had probably two periods the entire time I have been on depo and I love it but if I keep having these terrible pains I'm gonna have to switch. | F | 26 | 6 years Shot | 10/27/2015 | 2 | heavy periods | I bled 3 months straight after my 1st depo shot. I got the 2nd shot and the bleeding stopped. I'm 2 weeks away from getting my 3rd shot and the bleeding has started again. Can't deal with this mess. I'm considering novosure. | F | 40 | 6 months | 10/1/2015 | 1 | help periods, not to get pregnant | heavy bleeding , painful cramps, depression , just so angry all the time | I got my depo shot May 8th started my period may 21st . even went back for my 2nd shot the end of July it is now september 13th and I am still bleeding (heavy) I am due for my 3rd shot October but I will not be going to get it . why am I still bleeding and when will it stop ? | F | 20 | 5 months 2 shots | 9/13/2015 | 1 | Birth Control | Headaches, cramping, constant bleeding, bone pain/cracking of bones, slight weight gain, mood swings, depression, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, uncomfortable intercourse | The first month using Depo Provera was pure heaven. No bleeding, spotting, not even any cramping whatsoever. Months 2 and 3 came and it was a living nightmare. My period came towards the end of month 1 and since then, I have not stopped bleeding. I am still bleeding and spotting and it has been very inconvenient to me in everyday life. I have unintentionally ruined clothes, undergarments, and at times the cramps would be so bad I would have to slow down completely walking and just stand there. This has been the worst experience of my life. The only other reaso I had for using depo was because the pills were starting to give me extremely unbearable headaches and there was extreme concern. Never again will I use Depo. Getting right back on the pill and hopefully my sex drive and sexual experience will be restored. | F | 3 months | 9/6/2015 | 2 | Contraception | Headaches, thickness of the breast caused by harmonal changes, mood swings, aching knees and feet, stomach cramps, tiredness, bloating and weight gain | Used depo provera for 2 years without many problems then had a break to have a baby. Been back on it now for a year and think it's time to stop taking it for good as this time round it's causing so many symptoms | F | 33 | 3 years 1X day | 9/1/2015 | 1 | Heavy bleeding | The nurse practitioner assured me this was the best choice for my heavy bleeding. I was anemic. I said what about breakthrough bleeding I have read about? Oh that won't happen as long as you take it the first day of your period. Well I've had my period for 15 days now. Painful cramping, not spotting but continual bleeding. My uterus is low and hard. I can't even fit a tampon. They tried giving me estrogen to stop the bleeding and it didn't work! Then I was told if estrogen didn't work I would need to come in to discuss different "options". I'm terrified! On top of this non stop bleeding, I have a bleeding disorder called itp. I wish I would have said NO to depo! | This stuff is CRAP. Proceed with caution. | F | 34 | 10 days | 8/27/2015 | 1 | Not to get pregnant | I have been on Depo only 2 months. My stomach is so upset. No matter what I ate I felt sick all day sometimes. I got ultrsounds, cat scans, blood work, but Iam always gasy, ect. Turned into MEAN GIRL. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. | F | 40 | 2 months 10 1X AN | 8/19/2015 |