DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2469 Ratings)

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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  Endometriosis, birth control Spotting for 15 days so far. Increased appetite although I didn't eat huge meals before so it's not a big problem. I love it. I had heavy periods and cramping that brought me to the ground, made me pass out they were so painful. Now the cramping is basically gone as is my heavy flow. Just minimal spotting. Which I probably won't even see anything next month. I love it and wish I'd gone on it sooner instead of experiencing 10 years of complete suffering. Plus not having to buy bulk tampons and pads due to heavy flow is great. I'll take the side effects. F 24 2 months
3/18/2015
 4  Birth control/Endometriosis Mood swings, hair loss, weight loss Started shot in 2010-2011 to treat endometriosis and PMDD; after first shot my cycle stopped and I dropped weight from 156 to 143 lbs. Weight never fluctuated any more than 1-2 lbs up or down. Stopped shot in 2012 and got pregnant almost instantly with my son (after being told I might not have children due to untreated endometriosis). Went back on depo at postpartum visit October 2013 and have not missed a dose since. Starting to notice that I have rather frequent and aggressive mood swings and persistent depressive moments. Depression runs in my family however Ive never experienced a near constant state of depressive rage like I have now; even my PMDD only occurred as it should before my period. Will be discussing with dr whether or not the shot could be affecting my moods. F 29 1.5 years
1 dose 1X O
3/16/2015
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 2  easy long lasting contraception low sex drive from 1st shot after second shot developed ibs chest/breast pain anxiety and stress After 1st shot 9 week period after 2nd shot 6 week period F 28 6 months
3/13/2015
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 5  Birth control I am on depo provera for over 2 yars now. I suffered a heavy and painful period and this helped. Since i knew that i will be taking birth control i joined the gym. This is in your head, you can control what you eat and you will not put on weight. I dont really have any side edfects, just occasional bleeding in the morning. Also, if you work out, you will avoid osteoporosis. I like depo provera F 23 1 days
3/7/2015
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 1  to prevent pregnancy Nausea, headaches, ear aches, chronic fatigue, pain in knees & feet, light bleeding weight gain; after the 3 months I suffered hair loss, sleeplessness, horrible pain in some joints but cracking sound in all joints and no menstrual. Prior to administering the ONE three month shot, my doctor only told me about only two side effects: weight gain & weak bones(after consecutive use of about a 2-3 years). I had the injection only once, Dec 15,2013. Today is Feb 27, 2015 and I am still suffering with cracking/scraping joints, headaches & hairloss. Depo-Provera is a dangerous drug!!!! F 39 3 months
1 1X O
2/27/2015
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 4  Birth Control Honestly, none. See additional comments. Yes, I have been on Depo for 20 years. I never wanted children and had horribly painful periods when I was younger so this was a miracle drug for me. I did not spot or bleed like most seem to do, I did not bleed for 20 years. LOVE THIS DRUG. But - you are not supposed to be on Depo more than 5 years, and I paid for that. My current GYN forced me to have a bone density scan last year, I now have Osteopenia (On-set of Osteoporosis) :( He said this is my last injection to pick something else. I do have daily aches and pains, especially when climbing the stairs in my house, bones pop and creak and I am only 40 years old. I am a smoker so BC pills were not an option for me. In the new few months I will be getting the Implanon implant in my arm. Praying it works similar to Depo. I know people have horror stories about Depo, but I am one of the few who loved it, yet paid the price for it by staying on it too long. F 40 20 years
150 1X O
2/25/2015
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 1  weight gain /prevent pregnancy Constant bleeding led to depression. I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep with my man again. F 41 1 days
2/24/2015
 4  prevention of pregnancy I started taking the shot since I was 16. I had my first child at 17, then I got on the shot for about 11 year had my second child. I went back on it for another eight years. I know have a one year old and back on the shot again. In the beginning of taking this shot it was great! Now I am suffering with bones pains, back and fatigue. Its horrible my body is weak. I stop cause I started to get headaches, mood swing didn't want to have sex you name it I had all the side effects. When I started I didn't see my period for about three to four years. Think about taking this shot. I believe after two years stop! F 38 10 years
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2/19/2015
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 1  to reduce length of period and pain Weight gain, muscle weakness and muscle spasms. No sex drive, lower back pain, depression. Depo provera is the worst option to choose as a birth control, to help reduce bleeding, pain of uterus, etc. I was weary of taking it because I heard it causes weight gain. I was struggling in that area. I told my Dr my concern. She said you won't gain weight your appetite will increase but as long as you work out and eat right, you'll be fine. That was a crock of s*#! I was always hungry. My first month I was fine. 2nd month everything went down hill. I researched the side effects right away to see if it coud be the shot. It was the only thing different I had done during that time. Sure enough other women were complaining about the same symptoms. I was feeling weak. No energy or strength to exercise. Lower back pain, muscle spasms, depressed, no sex drive. Thank goodness I only got 1 shot. I got my first and only shot in June of 2014. It is now Feb 2015. I just started feeling better. F 40 3 months
2/17/2015
 2  prevent pregnancy for now I have had crazy mood swings. to top it off I have been on my period since jan 12, 2015 and it still hasn't stopped and its feb 14, 2015. its been crazy I just wish it would stop. when I had the shot before I didn't have a period but now it seems like it will never end. its different fir everyone I guess. F 24 7 months
2/14/2015
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Weight gain, depression, NAUSEA, back pains, tender breasts, pregnancy symptoms, cramping, dizziness, aggression, mood swings NOT worth it. F 19 6 months
1X O
2/13/2015
 5  to not get pregnant. I haven't had any horrible side effects except I do get get bad mood swings. But I tend to apologize for all of it. The only reason I'm on BC shot is because I had a miscarriage and the baby came out on December 31, 2014. Sad but it was for the best I guess. Especially since it was an unplanned pregnancy. I like it a lot. Don't have a period. Just a little spotting 1 time for 1 hour. F 17 1 months
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2/11/2015
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 5  Birthcontrol No side effects except spotting and dryness after the first shot . Second shot they disappeared . I get tired and have cravings but overall my sex drive has increased and I haven't gained any weight . Only cramps are right before the next shot . F 17 1 days
2 shots
2/5/2015
 1  to prevent pregnancy after giving b Heart palpitations head aches anxiety to the extreme chest pains body aches fatigue etc... I still have not recovered and it has been over a year it has got better sometimes it is worse and taking the shot is such a big regret I would give birth a million times b4 I would consider the shot again F 28 3 months
2/4/2015
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 1   Weight gain, mood swings, hair loss, joint pain all over, feeling Ill, back pain, headaches, cramping, dizziness. Tons more F 27 3 years
2/2/2015
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 2  Birth Control Nausea/Vomiting,Bleeding every other week, Mood swings/Depression. I have no plans on getting another shot And i Don't recommend it to anyone. Its an effective birth control for me because between the bleeding and depression...im not having sex. I hate it F 27 2 months
1/27/2015
 1  heavy periods I now have a pituitary tumor and cushings All the weight gain over 100 lbs. Lost job due to being sick F 41 7 years
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1/27/2015
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 5  Extremely painful cramps/cysts Night sweats, minimal amount of spotting after first and second shot, small increase in headaches which eventually goes away at the end of the first month after shot, had painful intercourse only once. I truly consider this medicine a god send. I was diagnosed with very large ovarian cysts when I was 15 and they caused very heavy bleeding to the point I was anemic, and very extreme and sudden pain that would put me in floor. The doctors would not operate because I was so young and because of the chance of infertility and hormone changes. They put me on the pill to shrink the cysts, but after a year, the pain came back and the cysts grew so I decided to agree to the shot. The pain is completely gone, no heavy period- just occasional and very infrequent spotting, and my cysts have shrunk immensely. The only adverse side effects are that a few weeks after the shot I have frequent night sweats and headaches. I would recommend this to anyone with intense menstrual cramps. F 18 2 years
1X O
1/22/2015
 1  birth control When I first started taking it I had severe headaches, anxiety, heart palpitations which went away, now the shot is nearly up its all come back also got bloating and severe pains in back and legs would not recommend F 23 3 months
1/18/2015
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 1  Stop periods Weakness headaches dizziness migraines and severe anxiety and depression I have a blood cloting disorder so the Obgyn said it was the only birth control I could take cause it has no estrogen but come to find out it can cause me to have blood clots too. Definitely going off it F 18 2 years
1/7/2015

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