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  prevent pregnancy May have had a little weight gain. I have really had no side effects. I love it. I have no period and feel very confident about not getting pregnant F 25 10 years
5/25/2005
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 1  contraception reasons extreme acne on neck, chest, back and face which were cystic and painful. Weight gain, oily scalp and face, hair loss, fatigue day and night, extremely decreased libido, vaginal dryness, prolonged delay in acheiving pregnancy, (no problem 3 times before depo Provera) I have read so many other people's comments explaining their side effects after being on depo and we can't all be crazy and coincidentally having the same side effects. I had one shot only in 2000, and I still am not fully rid of my side effects. I can only control my acne on Diane 35 which is also not recommended b/c of increased risks of developing blood clots, and stroke. One lousy shot and you screw up your whole hormonal system. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy! F 35 1 days
5/20/2005
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 4  Birth Control Spotting/bleeding 2 months out of 3. I have experienced no weight gain, and only a few pimples that cleared up promptly. I have a healthy libido and energetic sex life. My PMS is gone completely. No joint pain, no muscle pain, no bloating or tender breasts, no pain during sex, no loss of natural lubrication. No self-diagnosed maladies that I can blame on Depo-Provera in order to push my rabid anti-birth control agenda. The only side effect I have is that I have not experienced amennoreah as most women do. After my shots, I have no period for 4 weeks, then I spot or bleed with varying intensity for two months. I have taken iron supplements, but it's had no effect on the bleeding (it is keeping me from being anemic.) I'm not sure if I will continue with this for a third shot or not. I'm thinking about trying it for a year, to see if my periods do stop altogether, but I want to discuss it with my GYN to find out if my experience is rare or warrants medical action. F 36 6 months
5/19/2005
 1  just had a child i bled for four months straight after the first shot i was put on a steroids and birth control pills to try and stop the bleeding i was not given the second shot and a month later finally stopped bleeding my periods were then regular F 27 12 weeks
5/19/2005
 1  birth control totally loss of sex drive, moody, weight gain. DONT TAKE IT ITS NOT WORTH IT. I have been on this drug snice my daughter was 6 weeks old, i lost my milk, gained 80lbs, loss all sex drive and deise to have it. It was GREAT in the being loved not having a period loved everything about it then 6 months ago everything went wrong. I would go to the gym 5 times a week for 2-3 hrs per day, walk an hour extra at home and be on a strict diet and couldn't loss the weight. My poor hubby would touch me and i'd be thinking in my head of god not again. I should of brought shares in ky jelly cause we had to use that all the time. It had nearly wrecked my marriage because of the no sex even though my hubby loves me and supports me it has come close. It is an EVIL drug and not worth the time or the money. I'm due for another shot in 2 months and i wont be getting it, i'll be going to my dr to ask her for something else. F 24 2 years
5/18/2005
 1  so I won't get pregnant very bad headaches, have no energy, feel weak, always wanting to sleep. never use Depo-Provera. i have been taking it for a year. F 17 12 months
5/17/2005
 4  not to get pregnant, no periods light headed, occass. nausea, minor headaches, increase in sex drive(not a bad thing), dark spotting, light bleeding I started taking depo because I couldn't remember to take the pill. I am starting on my second shot and hoping it gets better as my body gets used to it. I haven't had weight gain or increase in appetite. The first 3 months was ok with small side effects.. I had dark spotting, then light bleeding for about 3 weeks, that sucked but it just stopped over night and I haven't had it since. I am having minor headaches and a little nausea but it has helped my acne and I don't have the worry of getting pregnant. I was told these symtoms were normal with the first shot, so we will see how it effects me with the second shot. Hopefully all will go well. Good luck to anyone trying depo!! F 28 4 months
5/11/2005
 3  Regulate Menstrual Cycle & BC (-) NO sex drive, painful sex, dry as the gobi desert, the mother of all discharge, depression, anxiety, back aches, mood swings, and what is worse: a complete lack of confidence (+) No period for 3 years, no pregnancy I have been on depo for going on 4 years. Before the shot I enjoyed having sex (although I was WAY TOO YOUNG) I still enjoyed it. I don't remember the last time I really could do it without problems. It is very painful when I do want it, and for the most part I complain to my boyfriend when he touches me because I am not into it. (And it is not HIS fault) I've had bouts with depression since 2002 (6 months after I began depo) and severe anxiety in the past 2 years. I have SEVERE back ache and pain in my joints. I dont know if this is to do with the shot but recently I've been thinking so. It started after I began the shot. I have a total lack of confidence due to my decreased sex drive. The shot has made me feel unfeminine and totally not sexy. I feel like a failure in the sex department. The only reason I give it a 3 is because I have had no babies and no period. F 20 4 years
5/10/2005
 1  contreception constant bleeding,memory loss,anxiety,difficulty speaking/ thinking clearly,depression this stuff is absolute shit! DONT GET ON IT!!!! the doctor told me all his patients loved it and never had a problem w/it so i started taking it and have had my period the entire time on my first shot i went from a size 6 to a size 9 then when i was sopposed to get my next shot i started stuttering and messing up on words and stuff i couldnt think clearly at all it felt like i was losing my mind then i got my second shot late and it went away they told me it would help the bleeding but its just the same as before i also went from a size 9 to a size 3 this time cuz i went on a diet ( depo makes you gain 200 cals on top of everything you eat) and i feel anxious all the time its almost time for my next shot and im starting to have alittle trouble thinking clearly but nowhere near as bad as before i think im gonna get on b/c after 12 weeks and see if it helps i will NEVER do this again F 18 6 months
5/10/2005
 1  to stop heavy menstrual cycles massive weight gain. muscle stiffness and pain in back of skull. I only had one shot and it stopped my cycles completely for one year. I have heard about many other horror stories. The stuff is garbage. Never again. Not recommended. This drug should be taken off the market. F 40 1 times
5/9/2005
 2  birth control acne, joint pain, 20 lb weight gain in 9 months, constant need to pee, no period I've had 3 shots and have decided to not get the 4th. I immediately showed signs of weight gain (which was difficult because I've always been thin). By the 3rd month, I had facial, neck, and back acne so bad that I would lose count how many were showing at one time on my face (before the shot, I would average around 5 pimples a year! -- now I have around 20-25 pimples on my face alone every day!). By the end of the first month, I would have to pee so often that I have yet to go a night without having to wake up and go to the bathroom (never had to pee in the middle of the night before the shot). But what finally made me get off the shot?? The joint pain. The worst is in my leg-hip joints, full back and shoulders. The pain would be so bad early in the morning while still in bed, that I would have to get up out of bed (even if at 5AM) to ease the pain. The pain would be so bad, that it hurt to walk, and I would walk like an 80 yr old throughout my workplace -- it was soooo embarrassing! F 33 9 months
5/6/2005
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 2  Alternative to taking a daily pill. Fatigue, sore muscles, dizziness, back and neck pain, mood swings, continuous spotting, nervous anxieties, and bloating. I used to take depo provera about 2 years ago for about a year. I stopped it for more than a year and recently started taking it 6 months ago. I haven't been feeling like myself lately. I actually didn't realize it, till I noticed myself getting sentimental way too often, and I'm not that type usually. I started to realize all the other changes or irregularities I've been experiencing lately, so I decided to look up information about Depo Provera. Probably explains why my jeans fit a little bit tighter too... My next shot is due this month and I decided to stop it. I'm going to try the whole detox ordeal since it the medication stays in your body for about half a year. I used to be a very ernegetic person who couldn't stand being home... lately I've been running to my bed to get at least a little rest every day, not to mention the amount of money I've spent on Redbulls for energy. It's the best thing not to worry or deal with taking a pill daily. Too good to be true in some cases. Probably better to deal with pills in the long run. F 22 6 months
5/6/2005
 3  To use instead of the pill Well, I have been on it for a while now and I'm always spotting, infact a couple weeks ago I was heavily flowing (To the point where I felt it in my stomach. I have gained 20 pounds, my hair is alittle more oily, acne (More so on butt and back. And it seems that my energy has decreased. My sex drive is still the same maybe even increased alittle. Depo is the best choice for smokers, since it does not contain estrogene which can make cancer occur easily. It is also nice because it's supposed to be more effective than the pill, and you only hafta get it every 3 months. But, I have been bleeding like crazy lately, mostly when I'm stressed, lifting anything, or am sexually active (including both intercourse and non-intercourse). F 17 2 years
5/5/2005
 1  Birth Control It transformed my life; I lost perspective and self esteem. I had a huge depression with an incredible lack of energy. My sex drive decreased 100%, headaches, depression, continuous bleeding, cramps, and bloating. One single shot was enough to damage my life and my body. I got the shot in November 2004 and after 20 days I started experiencing painful cramps and my period heavily arrived. It is May 2005 and there hasn’t been a day without this annoying bleeding. I wake up every day expecting that the bleeding is gone. The symptoms have been irregular over this six-month period. The only two symptoms that have been stuck with me since I got the shot are a heavy bleeding and a non-existing sex drive. In the second month I was hit by migraines something that I never experienced before. The shot provided me with horrendous acne and skin problems over my third month. The fourth month was the worst, I fell into an incredible depression where I just wanted to disappear and no longer live this life. There it was when I started seeing a psychologist and a naturopath. The naturopath couldn’t believe any of that and immediately prescribed an iron supplement since my iron level has dropped drastically. Yesterday I went to see a specialist (gynecologist) who says to me “OH! Everything is totally normal. Some people love “the Depo” some people just hate it” The side effects might be gone within one year after the first and only one shot. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F 36 1 times
5/4/2005
 3  contraception weight gain incl. increase breast cup, spotting/bleeding, minimal cramps, pimples & oilier skin, feeling hot & sweatier than usual due to added weight, possibly vaginal dryness. I experienced some life changes at the same time I started depo. I didn't have a period until 3 weeks ago. I started spotting & light bleeding for the last 3 weeks off & on. was concerned but saw here that it's normal. I was on ortho tricyclin for 10 years but had high blood pressure and couldn't continue it. I gained about 10-20 during the time i was on pills. I have gained abou 30 lbs. since being on depo. it makes me uncomfortable but it's not that big a deal. I was more concerned about the bleeding. I would get a tubal ligation but have no insurance and can't afford one. The idea of no periods is appealing, I hope the spotting & bleeding stop. I was angry that they didn't tell me that depo causes you to feel hungry which explains the weight gain. I also was not aware until my 2nd shot that it causes calcium leaching. I was advised to take, B-12 ( i believe) to help curb the feeling of hunger. I was advised to take 1,000mg of calcium a day to prevent calcium leaching. i have had some blemishes but not enough to distress me. i have been using better face cleaning stuff. I have been feeling hot and sweaty easier than usual but i attribute that to the extra weight i am not used to bearing. I may be experiencing the vaginal dryness or it could be the fact that I am older and having sex more w/ lubricated condoms. i know that will effect moisture production.I am hoping that my side effects stay mild and go away. i have friends who have had mixed results in this. it's always risky to take any kind of medication on a daily long term basis. there will always be possible side effects and you have to decide if they are more bearable that the consequences of not taking them. F 30 6 months
5/1/2005
 2  To prevent periods Weight Gain, Loss of Libido, No Periods I have gained 30 pounds since starting Depo 5 years ago. I have experienced a tiredness and weakness since starting Depo, but I also started a blood pressure medication at the same time so I can't be sure which, if either, are to blame. My last injection was 9 months ago, and I haven't started a period yet. I am still having a struggle loosing weight, even with exercise. I have also had leg pain while exercising since starting Depo. I would really suggest another form of BC, I am sure I have damaged my hormonal balance, and hope it's not permanent. F 33 4.5 years
4/30/2005
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 1  Birth Control loss of sex drive, depression, mood swings I understand that some wome women have a great experience with depo. Mine has been a nightmare. I started having severe mood swings and I was depressed after my first shot. It would always get worse right after a shot. I loved not having a period though, so I stayed on it. I have now been off for 16 months and trying to get pregnant for the past 8 with no success.It doesn't help at all that I have no desire to have sex. I have heard so many stories of women who were unable to get pregnant for 2 or three years after depo. If you are considering the shot, make sure you understand the risks F 23 16 months
4/29/2005
 1  for birth control 70 lb wait gain, and 2 month vaginal bleeding Don't use it F 19 2 years
4/27/2005
 2  To prevent pregnancy Acne. Weight gain. Irregular vaginal bleeding. Tendon/ligament pain. I was on estrogen/progestin contraception off and on in my late teens and early twenties, with few side-effects. I recently had a child and my ob/gyn and I decided a progestin-only form of birth control was right for me because I am currently nursing. Within a couple of days of the shot, I developed acne. Not typical teenager, oily-skin acne, but the cystic, deep-tissue variety. No exfoliating or scrubbing can solve my problem. I began having my period almost constantly. I would have a period for 7 days and then have a few days off, and then it would start up again. I had tendon/ligament pain in some of my joints, during pregnancy, which I attributed to elevated estrogen/progesterone during pregnancy. I assume the elevated progestin (synthetic progesterone of Depo) has a similar effect. I am breastfeeding exclusively, which should allow a moderate weight loss (1-2 lbs/week) with a healthy diet (which I eat). My weight hasn't budged since going on Depo 12 weeks post-partum. F 28 9 weeks
4/26/2005
 1  contraception weight gain, loss of libido, hair loss, bartholin cysts, bleeding between periods, abnormal smear results-CIN 3 F 31 3 years
4/26/2005

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