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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 4  Severe PMDD - Stop Periods Wow, I must say people like to scare people others here. I was feeling (before I got the shot) hot, nausea, tensed, aching stomach, cramps, (first day of cycle) Tpday my family is already noticing how different I sound, I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted, I had minimal cramping last night and off and on bleeding, but I feel great emotionally, and I have been depressed, angry, feeling hopeless, today I feel its all lifted. I think people dwell on the negative far too much here, Mind over matter, if you dont mind it it doesnt matter. Dont sweat the little things. 46 1 days
150 4X O
11/30/2011
 5  Bad Cramps/ Birth Control I crave certain foods at times, that's all. I love it! My cramps were unbearable and now I'm fine! F 18 3 months
n/a 1X M
11/28/2011
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 4  Birth control No Menostration. Slight weight gain. I was alway depressed but I love depo, a shot once every three month is not time consuming as a pill. The weight I gained, I never look better. buying calcium pills for my bones Is all I need to do to remain in good condition.. But everyone is different. F 21 6 years
11/27/2011
 1  Birth Control My symptoms include: Dry Eyes/Lips, Itchy Hive/Eczema Rashes, Vaginal Itching/Dryness, Painful Sex, Complete Loss of Libido, Headaches, Back Pain, Psychosis/Emotional Issues - Depression, Fatigue/Tiredness AND Insomnia... This is the WORST drug out there. Please, DO NOT TAKE IT. I have been suffering for a year now, and it's not even close to over. I started taking Depo-Provera after the birth of my first child - my doctor recommended it over the pill because I have had previous issues with hypertension. I am so miserable now, and struggle to take care of my daughter from day to day. This drug should be illegal. The worst part, is that the side effects do not go away once you stop getting the injections - from what I've read, they last up to TWO YEARS afterward. So I still have a long hell to deal with before it's over. F 26 1 years
4X O
11/26/2011
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 1  Prevent Pregnancy! Mood swings, Bloody Noses, Nausea, cravings & many more! I would not recommend this shot!!!!!! F 17 4 weeks
N/a
11/25/2011
 1  Birth Control Spots, Sex drive non existent, weight gain & spotting/bleeding DO NOT USE THIS BIRTH CONTROL!! I have used this since december 2011 after having my first child, i have never suffered with such bad skin in all my life, no matter what i do i can not shift the spots that are along my jawline. Birth control is now officially pointless as i have no interest in sex at all, my poor partner is feeling like i dont love him and my mind is totally in love with him, yet my body 'cant be arsed' i've piled on weight and the spotting and bleeding on and off constantly is just a nightmare, i've just had my latset injection and after reading all these comments and finally realising what my problem is... i will NOT be having my next injection in feb. This should not be on the market at all. F 32 11 months
1X AN
11/24/2011
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 1  Birth control Weight gain, body deformation- it killed the muscle where they gave me the injection and caused a permanent dent on the side of my hip, i have a history of clots and it can kill you, the doctor was aware and prescribed it anyway. the worst side affect is that it completely destroyed my hormone balance and caused a horrible rash that i have been suffering from for almost 2 years and going... i was on 9 months and now off for 1 1/2 years and the rash is not going away. it has been a living hell! DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG I had weight gain that i could not loose no matter how much i worked out. It deformed my body where they gave me the injection. it killed the muscle and caused a permanent dent on the side of my hip. It was also wrongly prescribed by the doctor. i have a history of clots that he was aware of and it can kill you. the drug company tells you not to take it if you have had clots. the doctor refused to agree is still giving it to patients. the worst side affect is that it completely destroyed my hormone balance and caused a horrible rash that i have been suffering from for almost 2 years and going... this was the worst mistake of my life!! i don't know how long it will be in my system but i am desperately trying to figure out how to purge it out. I was on for 9 months and off for 1 1/2 years but the rash is still making my life miserable. If anyone knows how long it will take to purge this poison please let me know. Or how i can purge it from my body using natural means. tx F 38 9 months
1X AN
11/23/2011
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 2  Family planing Loss of appiete naursa absent periods F 24 2 months
11/22/2011
 1   This stuff ruin my relationship with my girlfriend stay away from it you will be sorry later M 42 1 years
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11/21/2011
 1  bc. i had an abortion same day Inverted nipple. Lactating nipples. After 1 1/2 yrs on it i started to get Severe Acne!! (Ruining my life right now) however having absolutly no period for 3 yrs was great. And i did not get pregnant and have to make such a horrible choice again.. think im all done with messing with my body If under 18 it causes un-reversable bone density loss if taken for more than 2 yrs... I just read this fact on their website and i cant believe my obgyn never mentioned it! I have been off this for 6 months now. Still no period. Acne is horrifying daily. I hear our skin and hair changes every 7 years... Great ive got 5 more years of acne and im 30 wtf! F 30 3 years
1X O
11/17/2011
 1  Birth Control Stroke like symptoms on left side of body, migraines, cramping. During the first three months on the shot, I thought I had found a life-saver birth control. I had previously been on the pill from age 18-25. While the pill helped my cramping, I still had severe mood swings. I decided to try something new and went with Depo. The first three months I felt amazing, no mood swings, no crying, nothing. However, the day after my second injection, the entire left side of my body went numb, my throat started closing up and my tongue was swelling. I went to the ER & after a CT scan & multiple vials of blood being taken, they said I was fine. I am now experiencing a daily headache right above my neck and night sweats on almost a nightly basis. I would NOT recommend this drug to ANYONE!!! I am hoping these side effects go away once the drug is out of my system. F 25 6 months
1X O
11/15/2011
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 3  birth control No period at all. Very weak, tired, crying spells. I like the fact that while on depo I have no periods only when the next shot is due. There are days that I feel so weak and tired that I can hardly walk. These 2-3 tiresome days come once a month. I think that it's around when I would normally have my period. F 30 10 months
1X day
11/13/2011
 1  Birth control Loss of hair, weight gain, depression, pulling like cramps in my joints, no period, angry, breast tender, look pregnant I took 2 doses of depo, and never again!! My relationship is falling apart due to no sex drive, and no interest in him period. I get so angry over lil things, and am constantly scared I'm pregnant due to these side effects...even tho I've only had sex a few times since stopping. There have been times when I can't catch my breath, this goes on for days, now I'm having stroke like symptoms. God only knows what this poison has done to me long term. I've been off for 5 months and no period yet, just enough spotting to make me wear a pad everyday!! Fun fun ....don't take this drug!!! F 30 6 days
100 2X day
11/8/2011
 3  Prevent Pregnancy DEPRESSION Can anyone tell me how long i takes for the moodswings and depression to go away if it ever does?? F 18
1X AN
11/6/2011
 1  Birth Control Night Sweats, Depression, Cramps, Period for two months and no signs of stopping. I would not recommend. I think the number one side effect - prolonged bleeding should have been mentioned before I took this drug. Only thing they told me was that I wouldn't have any more periods. Have been on one since I got the shot September 9. Was in brand new relationship and this has since ruined that. Only reason I got on it was for birth control. Good birth control as you won't be having sex. Cramps the whole time too. Enough to drive someone crazy! F 43 2 months
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10/31/2011
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 4  birth control No periods but some spotting, bone mass loss I was a loyal user of Depo from age 16 to almost 25. It was very convienient and was effective for me. I didn't have mood or weight related side effects. I switched to Implanon eventually because my bone mass was suffering from prolonged use of Depo, but I have had a lot of spotting with Implanon and I'm considering switching back. F 28 8 years
1X AN
10/29/2011
 1  Birth control Mood swings,acne, weight gain, no interest in sex, cramping, and feelings of depression. I would never take this birth control again. i took my last dose over a year ago and ever since my period has been crazy. Apparently i am going thru withdrawal from it so now i am on provera to try to bring my period back. F 27 1 years
1X O
10/26/2011
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 5  Birth Control No real side effects. My injection site will ache for 2-3 days after administration. I plan on not driving long distances or picking up anything heavy during those days. I have small cramping pains once in a great while, and the occasional spotting. I do not have regular periods. I love it. I take Adderall IR - 30mg per day. I have had no side effects between the two. Occasionally I will get mood swings during what would be a "period", but with no actual bleeding and minimal cramping. I have to up my Adderall intake during that time, but it's not an issue. I really love it! I've been taking Depo since the day after I got out of the hospital from delivering my daughter. It's fantastic. F 25 2 years
1X O
10/25/2011
 5  Contraceptive None! (: Definitely loved it. Periods were very light, and I had no negative side effects. F 18 2 years
not sure 1X AN
10/25/2011
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 1  To prevent pregnancy as a teen. Weight loss. If you plan on ttc (trying to concieve) right after getting off birth control, Do Not Take Depo. Im having a hard time trying to concieve after quitting depo back in 08'......Every woman body is different. I still had periods. Other than that if your not worried abouy getting prego, I would say this shot will most def help you to not get prego. F 25 4 years
1X O
10/22/2011
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