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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 1  Birth control Weight gain increased cancer risk F 36 3 days
10/1/2012
 1  birth control Severe anxiety depression mood swings paranoia muscle pain panic attacks F 29 3 days
9/30/2012
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 2  Severe Endometriosis MOOD SWINGS!! Joint Pains, Weight Gain, Disorganized Speech, Hair Loss, Spotting, Bloating, Tiredness, Memory Loss, and Frequent Urination. I absolutely HATE this shot. However, because I have a severe case of endometriosis I have no other choice but to take it because no other pills, patch, ring etc..will work. I bleed through all of them. I am moody as hell all the time and have developed a very quick vicious temper. I've been on it 3years and have gained 15lbs (I am only 5ft tall so that is horrendous!). It's hard to control what you eat because the cravings are insane. I have managed to keep an eye on what I eat lately which seems to help, I lost a little weight. Sometimes I forget things right after someone tells me. Not sure if my brain is preoccupied or if this is from the shot. I also have disorganized speech. For example, if I'm trying to explain something my words get jumbled up or I use wrong words and it ends up making no sense. Not sure if this is really a side effect but I saw it on one of the other sites and it said it was. MY knees recently started to really bother me, its kind of like they feel swollen and they ache. I still get bad cramps sometimes but no period. I do randomly spot throughout the cycle. I absolutely hate this shot but its the only thing that will help slow down/treat my endometriosis and stop my heavy periods so I assume its serving its purpose. Otherwise I would NOT recommend taking it! Thank god for my boyfriend being so patient and understanding or I would lose my mind F 24 3 years
4X O
9/28/2012
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 1  Im 16 & i was forced to. Very weak, nausious alot, hungry every hour, headaches, painful cramps, i get no periods anymore, moodswings & losing feeling in my body F 16 7 days
3months
9/25/2012
 1  pregancy preventation Back ache, sore breasts, extreme bleeding, cramps, horrific depression and anxiety. Worst thing I have ever done. Do not do it. F 25 1 months
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9/11/2012
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 1  Afte having 3 child Chest pains difficulty breathing pain during sex weight gain acne back and stomach pain depression severe panic attack and horrendous anxiety. F 31 1 years
9/7/2012
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 2  Birth Control and Menstrual Pain Hair loss, weight gain, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, pain in uterus, spotting, month-long periods, mood changes, fatigue, change in appetite. This was an absolutely horrible drug. The convenience was great but the side effects were unbelievable. I've been off for a month now and I'm still trying to get my body back to normal, although I've been warned it may take months. My best advice is not to take it unless you are fully prepared for the massive change it will force you to go through. F 28 6 months
1X O
9/4/2012
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 1  birth control constant bleeding, uterine lining never returned to normal, extreme anxiety, panic attacks, depression My doctor insisted this was the only suitable birth control and told me the only side effect was a good one: that I'd stop getting my period. It concerned me. I wasn't told of any other side effect possibilities. When I ended up bleeding for the full 3 months I was told the bleeding would stop if I took another shot. I had been set on refusing another shot and only went to the clinic to find out what to do about the bleeding. They convinced me another shot was the best cure. After six months of non-stop bleeding I returned and they claimed that excessive bleeding was not a known side effect. It's been 7 yrs since the shot and my periods have never returned to normal. Anxiety and panic attacks: I used to be "zen" calm. Nothing got me riled. I got along with everyone, even people I didn't like. About 3 wks after my first shot I started flying off the handle over simple things. I was yelling at my child on a near daily basis. The panic attacks started shortly into the second shot. I have tried to take herbs and supplements to stabilise my moods but still have to explain to people when I'm having an attack so they don't take it personally. The depression went away after about a month of the last shot. I've gotten better at identifying when it's me and not them. This drug is horrible. It could have wrecked my life. It could have turned me into a "revolving door" drug user if I had chosen to keep trusting the doctors. 7 years later, I still can't say F 42 6 months
2X O
9/4/2012
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 1  Birth Control Method Restlessness, Difficulty staying asleep, Night sweats, Heat Flashes, Nausea, Nervousness, Anxiety, Fatigue, Strange Dreams. I'm getting off of this as soon as I can. The side-effects ARE NOT worth the purpose of the drug. DON'T TAKE IT. My doctor didn't tell me that any of the side-effects were common, so when I read through the side-effects I didn't think much of it. But now I can't sleep through the night, I feel sick to my stomach before bed- and heat flashes can strike unexpectedly and last from five to ten minutes. And of course there's the nausea. I'm sexually active, and I'm ALREADY a paranoid person. This anxiety combined with the nausea is enough to make me think I'm pregnant (even though I'm not). The lack of a period is definitely not worth everything I've gone through so far. This is enough for me. I will not be getting a second dose. F 20 1 months
1X O
9/4/2012
 1  as a contraceptive-easy bc anxiety, depression, unable to control moods, back pain, nausea, headaches everyday, fatgue ,paranoia, feeling weak, irritability, no periods since ive started it, cramps all day. when i started, it was great, id only have cramps around the time i would normally get my period( which i haven't had at all). After my 2nd dose, ive had horrible mood swings, nausea, back pain it's like being pregnant but you're not pretty much. if i wanted to have these symptoms, i would have just gotten pregnant. its not worth what you go through, i feel bad for my boyfriend lol idk how he puts up with me like this, i cry all the time, get angry over the dumbest things. It's a rolleroaster, and i hate rollercoasters. Please, do not take this BC, it should be banned. F 20 6 months
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8/30/2012
 4  Didnt want no more babies Mood swings, changes in my body, no period thats a plus, havent gotten pregnant while on shot, however when I got off the shot I did 3 1/2 months later, I feel stressed at times, I have gained a lil weight that was only recently, im eating more didnt have that problem at all at first, the shot has alot of side effects, I like shot because I don't have a period, and its keeping me from getting pregnant, and I only have to get it every 3 months u cant beat that F 22 7 years
8/29/2012
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 1  Birth Control very long periods, weight gain, depression, anxiety, mood swings I was put on depo-provera while going through the process of getting an IUD because I can't remember to take a daily pill. It was only supposed to be one shot but complications arose and I had to get a second shot while waiting to get my IUD. At first, I was fine and had no symptoms. But then, at the end of my first shot, all holy hell broke loose. I had a three-week-long period, I started to have horrible panic attacks, and I began to feel depressed. Now, at the end of my second shot, I feel even worse. The depression has made me doubt the future of my relationship constantly. I get panic attacks on a weekly basis. I get very angry for no reason several times a day. I have gained 20 pounds despite a better diet and exercise. Thank god I finally have my IUD and all of this can stop. I will never ever again get another depo shot as long as I live!! F 23 6 months
2X O
8/25/2012
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 5  Stop unwanted periods In the first 3 months (October 1996)irregular spotting, felt more emotional (easy to cry). But, after the second shot (3 mths later), no more spotting and emotions are normal.I get mine every 3 mths since. Love not having my period. I was concerned about my bone density from the fine print warning, so this year (2012), had a Cat Scan that showed I have better than average bone density. Now let me explain, I eat dairy and take a multi vitamin and magnesium and Vitamin D (5000 iu a day), so I am absorbing my calcium and have healthy bones. I'm 47, by the way. I eat nutrient dense foods, including animal proteins eggs and so on. I think having a healthy diet has helped me. I contacted this company and they got back to me the same day. Good service. F 47 5 years
1X O
8/22/2012
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 1  no period, pregnancy prevention ACNE, mood swings,weight gain, constant spotting, cramps, anxiety, fatigue, weakness. I switched to the shot because I was always forgetting to take my pill, so I figured the shot would be worth it. I THOUGHT WRONG. Worst decision I've ever made, my face used to be flawless when I was on the pill, now I have moderate ache breakouts id say once every week and a half. I have no patience with anyone, I fell into a depression for a couple of months, and I constantly have to check and make sure I'm not spotting. Not to mention I've gained 6 pounds per shot. I'm so done with it. And if you want kids in the future, forget about it, this thing messes up your fertility and hormones so bad, it'll be like you're on birth control forever because its going to be impossible to get pregnant. Don't take it, the cons outweigh the pros in almost ever depot case! I'm switching back to the pill ASAP and I WILL take it like I should, especially after this horrendous experience. Stay away from it at all costs. F 17 4 months
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8/21/2012
 4  Birth Control Weight gain, light periods/no periods, some nausea This is an easy way to have birth control. You don't have to think about taking a pill every single day. I gained around 10 pounds. Easily shed them from excersising. Some nausea around the time of the month I WOULD get my period, but other than that, it's a good method. Don't let the other comments fool you. F 18 6 months
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8/15/2012
 2  qain weiqht and ovarian pain the shot is easy to qet and you don't have to remember everday. but i've been spottinq everyday since the second shot, somedays heavier than others. I've qained weiqht but that's what I wanted. I just don't like the constant bleedinq and neither does my qirlfriend. as far as the mood swinqs I've been a little rude but I try to control that, it does keep you kinda down, doesn't help motivation when it comes to workinq out. for me its not worth all the stuff that comes w it F 21 7 months
8/15/2012
 5  PCOS, Birth Control Weight Gain, Amenorheaa/No period I had terrible, terrible periods (that came twice a month or once in six months or whenever they wanted to show up) before depo. I've been on other BCs that caused severe side effects (including excessive sweating, ew). Weight Gain is the only side effect I've had excluding no period - but I am NOT complaining about that! I've been period-free for 2.5 years, and couldn't be happier. I LOVE DEPO! F 22 3 years
1X O
8/13/2012
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 2  to prevent pregnancy Gained 15 lbs in 3 months never had a period mood swings lack of motivation unsatisfiable appetite F 20 3 months
8/10/2012
 1  birth control Severe anxiety, panic attacks, abdominal pain. I will never be the same I want to sue bad F 26 1 months
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8/8/2012
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 1  Birth control I got off depo in january I started getting abdominal pain it wasn't bad so I left it but still went to the doctor I was tested (blood test,poo test,pee test ,ct scan and ultra sounds) my ct scan hasn't come back yet but everything else did and there was nothing wrong. I didn't get my period for a year.. In march I got dead blood for 1-2 days then got it again in April for 1-2 days I kept getting it I felt dizzy, in pain, hair loss, and memory loss. I got my full period yesterday 3/8/12 I was in pain at first and wanted to go home as soon as I got home I went for a shower and my period just gushed out I had to lay down as I nearly fainted. I've also been very very moody! I feel a lot better now that I have my period but I have such bad pains and my period is extremely heavy! I just bough this tablet it's called naprogesic its a heavy period pain tablet it worked for me. I will NOT be getting this needle again and I think the needle shouldn't be on the shelves as it is dangerous!! I'm only 17 and I I want kids when I'm older and I've read a lot of people can't have kids after the needle. F 17 3 times
8/4/2012
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