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 | 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 | 3 | Birth Control / Help with Migraines | Complete loss of sex drive, complete loss of lubrication, painful/very sore intercourse.... HENCE LOSS OF BOYFRIEND!!!! | I have been on Depo now for 5 years and never missed a shot. I haven't had a period since the day I started having it (which is great). I also haven't had ANY cramps or bad PMT!!!! One of the main reasons why I started having depo was because of the 3 day migraines I was having every 21st day of my cycle, which would make me vomit and be uncapable of moving or speaking. Depo stopped my migraines from being so regular and I now have a migraine very rarely. The first side effect I noticed was the complete loss of my sex drive. I honestly can not remember, in 5 years, the last time I wanted sex.... When I am talked into it, I really can't be bothered and normally find myself thinking about what I'm going to cook for my dinner. I have absolutely no lubrication of my own and then start to wish it was over because I'm getting so SORE!!!!! Which then turns into pain.... until I eventually have to stop!!!! This then puts me off even more the next time. My boyfriend eventually split up with me because he thought either I didn't fancy him any more, or I was getting sex elsewhere because I didn't want to do it with him...... I have decided I am not going to have my next shot in May, to see if my sex drive returns and to see if sex becomes pleasure instead of PAIN again. I just hope my painful periods and migraines don't return with avengence!!!! I'd love to hear from ladies that have experienced similar problems x x x | F | 24 | 5 days | 4/25/2005 | 1 | birth control & to stop periods | after over 12 years on it, I have lost significant bone density and now have serious osteoporosis......don't take that chance....if I could do it over again -- I would NOT have taken this shot.....please ask your doctor about bone density tests BEFORE it's too late for you too. | would like to SUE the company for all the costs of my osteoporosis medical care....mostly caused from the depo shot... | F | 38 | 12 years | 4/25/2005 | 3 | birth control | No period for first two years, then a year break. The second time I started depo, I got nonstop bleeding for over three months, which was disgusting and hard to explain to my boyfriend. Why did I have my period from Christmas to April? Good for some people, but the effects can change. Expect heavy bleeding and acne a couple weeks before you get each shot. | I would think twice before taking depo. You may love it but you may get bad results. I had totally different experiences only one year apart. | F | 25 | 2.5 years | 4/20/2005 | 4 | contraceptive | have experienced outbreak of acne, not sure if depo-related. Libido has been less too | I have been taking depo since 1999 upon dr recommedation, can't take the pill-breakthrough before the 7 day placebo, no known cause. I like not having periods but am now concerned about risk of osteoporosis, was not informed of risks when first on this drug. | F | 38 | 5.5 years | 4/17/2005 | 1 | Birth Control | Weight gain, extremely DECREASED sex drive | I would not recommend anyone getting on depo-provera. Once I got on depo-provera, my sex drive decreased tremendously. This has caused major problems in my marriage. I received my last shot in January 2005 and I don't plan on going back for another one. Hopefully I will get my normal sex drive back (I know my husband will be pleased). | F | 25 | 3 years | 4/15/2005 | 5 | to prevent pregnancy | decrease sex drive | Depo Provera is a great help in my life. Cramps no more, acne no more and PMS no more. I am off of Depo now for 3 weeks and my acnes already start to compete for places to grow. I cannot wait to be pregnant now that my husband and I are ready to be parents. Hope soon! | F | 27 | 4 years | 4/13/2005 | 1 | Endometrosis | Weight gain, Acne, headaches, body aches, mood swings, hair loss, anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats | I'm taking depo for Endo, those of you who have Endo know how painful having a period is. but I'm looking into other options for Endo because the side effects of this drug are getting unbearable. I feel like I'm 80 years old, my body feels like I have arthiritis all over, I can't sit, stand or lay down for any length of time because of the pain, No matter how little I eat and how many miles I walk, I can't get rid of even one pound.. Im tired of feeling like crap, There has to be a better medication for endo. I would not recommend this to anyone, just remeber to take your pills or get the patch. | F | 27 | 5 years | 4/13/2005 | 2 | birth control | Weight gain, headaches, cramping | I would not recommend this form of birth control to anyone unless you had no other options. I have gained 20 lbs since on the shot. I also experienced the worse cramping I have ever had right before and after I was to receive the shot. Although I loved not receiving my period, I could not take the pain any longer. I switched to Mircette which is able to be taken continuously so that I do not receive my experience. However, since taking this, I have gained an additional 8 lbs with major mood swings. I have switched now to Levlite in hopes of less side effects. | F | 25 | 6 months | 4/11/2005 | 1 | birth control | i took 3 shots of depro. and i was also taking haldol and prozac. i gained around 75lbs, so i would question drug interactions. i had not gained this weight until i took depro. | i hated the wt gain, and i lost it all over a yr by starving myself and over exercising. this stuff is my nightmare. take the pill. i have been off depro for 5 yrs and i have not gained any wt back... thank God. | F | 25 | 9 months | 4/11/2005 | 1 | endometriosis, fibroids, | I have only taken one shot for my endometriosis and fibroids. I have terrible acne, which had never been a problem for me in the past. I am hungry all the time. My sex drive is nonexistent, I have vaginal dryness and I am exhausted. I also had terrible cramps during the time I would have had my period. I have had night sweats where my husband had to wake me up because the entire bed was soaked. | Although my periods were heavy and painful, I am definately stopping the shot. I would not recommend it to anyone, although some of you have had good luck with it. I wonder if age has anything to do with side effects. | F | 38 | 1 times | 4/8/2005 | 1 | Birth control | Extreme weight gain, loss of libido, cist like acne all over. | F | 27 | 3 months | 4/7/2005 | 4 | Birth Control | Acne | The worst thing about this drug in my opinion is that I developed acne. I've never had acne before and it has been awful! I've finally got the situation under control thanks to a new regimine. I just recently started taking the shot again because I couldn't remember to take my birth control pills. I was taking the shot for about a year the first time and had to stop taking it because I was sick of the acne and I lost so much weight. I know a lot of people said they gained weight, but I lost so much weight the first time around that I looked unhealty. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this. | F | 22 | 3 months | 4/6/2005 | 1 | birth control | Felt like I was going thru my monthly cycle on a weekly basis, starting with constant hunger and ultimetly, weight gain, (and still battling 40 extra pounds nine years later), feelings of dispair, extreme moodiness, deep depression,lack of sex drive for about 2-3 years all after recieving only ONE shot. I don't know if was because I had it so soon after giving birth(6 weeks postpartum) but I don't recommend this shot to any one. I have a great doctor, but I still can't convince him of these long term residual effects of depo-prevera! | Take with caution and do your research before considering this form of birth control! | F | 39 | 5 days | 4/4/2005 | 1 | Birth Control | Severe weight gain (75 pounds) decreased sex drive, mood swings, depression, no period and fatigue. | I went on depo after giving birth to my daughter since I got pregnant on Ortho Tri-Cyclen while taking an antibiotic (my Dr. forgot to tell me about that side effect) and was a little weary of bc pills. I did not have a period for the year and a half that I was on depo but the weight gain and other side effects outwayed that one. I am currently on Ovcon 35 and am pleased with it so far. I have lost 10 pounds, have more energy, the depression and mood swings went away and my sex drive came back. I would NOT recommend depo-provera for anyone!!! EVER!!!! | F | 21 | 1.5 years | 4/4/2005 | 2 | from getting pregnant | Depo shot causes pain in my legs, headaches, depression , fatigue loss of sex drive, sleepy in the day at night i will do my chores like a monster. I came off the shot two months ago went on noristent shots. here comes my heartbeat develope things are the same for me. my wieght was 125 now am at 137lbs. | my period last sometimes for 3 weeks sometime a month. i would advice you to talk to your doctor about the true and false in this area. | F | 35 | 6 years | 4/3/2005 | 1 | not to get pregnant | i gained about 75lbs, i had horrible cramps in my side when i decided to get off of the shot. i bleeded for about 3 months after i got off the shot and it was pure hell for me. i hated it i would strongly advise not to get on the shot just take the normal pill and if you have trouble remembering set a timer or alarm or something, cause this is not worth it. | F | 20 | 1 years | 4/2/2005 | 4 | Because couldn't take pills | I experienced about 21lbs over 8year period. It's great to have and not have periods.But when you get it off it is so hard to get regular periods back. The flow is extremely heavy. I 'am 27 years old with 1 child I would like to have one more. Being that my thew shot bee in my system so long I believe it's going to take a whle for me to have another child. | If you don't want a period I suggest, but you should want your body to have a natural flow. | F | 27 | 8 years | 4/1/2005 | 5 | | 3/31/2005 | 4 | acne, birth control | cramping if i don't eat, dried skin, mild depression, hair loss, heart burn | Well it isn't too bad now, the second shot was an issue for me though. Two days after i had recieved the shot i start my period and it went on for the rest of the three months, i was light and heavy. I've noticed hair loss but not to an extream ( have long hair so it's not noticable). Food cravings have gone up though. it really surprised me when i found out i can eat and entire box of hamburgar helper by my self and having to eat when the cramps kick in. No period!!!! after what happened on the second shot i worry about getting off of it ( not another three months). I've always had bad acne problem so i've been trying different ways to help it go away this is doing alright but i'll really find out when i quit working at fast food. well sex ummm..... lol seems like everytime i start on birth control i don't have a sex life lol. i did try the pill but i never did like taking pills and would always forget to take it. the dry skin started when i was on the pill then i found out i have exzima (dry skin desease). i've also notice alot of heart burn too. i don't know if it's due to the shot but i never had it before. i've been on the shot for about two years now and i would have to say that i am happy w/ it. it does great for birth control (expecially w/ no sex lol) i would recomend it and i have. but just hope you don't go through what i went on the second shot. | F | 19 | 2 years | 3/30/2005 |