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 |
| 5 | Birth Control | head ache, moodiness, extreme fatigue, back acne. | I got the shot after coming off birth control pills. remembering to take the pill everyday was annoying so the shot is a great alternative. ive only been on the shot for a few weeks but haven't really experienced many extreme side effects. mainly just fatigue and my back broke out pretty bad. (which has NEVER happened to me before). after awhile though, my fatigue decreased as i became more adjusted to the shot and my back eventually cleared up (thank god!) Also noticed some decrease in sex drive. But, overall, the shot is a great alternative to those who have trouble remembering to take their daily birth control pill. | F | 19 | 4 weeks 3X O | 2/13/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Extreme Fatigue, Body Aches, Change in mood, Abdominal pains, Appetite change. | I would not recommend this form of birth control to anyone, because I started getting the shot having no ideal I would be the one to get side effects. I had been wondering why I was so tired and moody, and after reading all of these reviews, it made sense! I was not myself anymore, it was horrible. I felt trapped in someone else's shoes. I had no emotion most of the time, I wasn't excited about anything. I am constantly tired. My stomach would just hurt, worse than cramps for no reason. One day I would eat, eat, and eat. And others I would eat and want to puke. It has got in the way of my happiness and is effecting my relationship with my boyfiend. Although these side effects don't happen to everyone, I would not take the risk if I was anyone else. | F | 18 | 9 months 1X AN | 2/10/2011 | 1 | birth control | It'd be easier to describe what side effects I didn't experience. I have been extremely depressed to the point of being suicidal, dizziness, extreme fatigue, acne, anxiety, outright profuse vaginal bleeding for the first month and constant spotting thereafter, anal bleeding for the first two weeks (yes, I just wrote that!!!), nausea, and moodiness. | I have NEVER had such an experience when taking a drug and am positive that this "medication" should be outlawed! It is criminal that it is allowed to stay on the market when it is known to have such extreme side effects. Since having the injection every single woman I've talked to about this either had it or who knew a friend who had and EVERY SINGLE ONE had an extremely bad experience. AVOID THIS DRUG AT ALL COSTS!!! | F | 39 | 3 months 1X O | 2/9/2011 | 5 | easy and no period! | i have had terrible mood swings. the depression only kicks in when something terrible happens which is normal in most people not taking the birth control. I have also experienced fatigue if I don't get at least 9 hours of sleep. The ideal sleep is 8 hrs but that's never enough for me. When I first started the Depo, it took me 8 months of irregular periods (heavy bleeding for a month or two straight then a couple months with no bleeding then a couple months of spooting. BUT, after those 8 months were over, I have no had a period in 2 1/2 years. :) this is the BEST birth control for me. I can't remember to take a birth control pill everyday so you just have to find something that fits you. I have remained in the same weight range this whole time. | F | 21 | 3 years 1X AN | 2/8/2011 | 2 | to prevent pregnancy | weakens immune system, always sick days later after shot, and horrid migraines. | Although it prevented me from getting pregnant..I will NEVER get this shot again. I was on it for a little over a year, and every time I got the shot, days later I came down with sickness. The worst is the stomach virus I got twice with it... I had strep throat twice with it as well. I was never so sick while on this shot. So it definitely weakened my immune system. I did not realize it was the shot doing it, until I went off of it. | F | 35 | 1.5 years not sure 1X AN | 2/8/2011 | 5 | Birth Control | No period- slight weight gain | I love the shot. I have had no problems bring on it. I recently got off the shot about 4 months ago and have already gotten my periods back. The only reason I got off of it is because we are trying for one more child. I would recommend the shot to all of my friends. | F | 31 | 10 years 1X O | 2/7/2011 | 3 | To get rid of my periods | Extreme weight gain, severe depression, headaches, bruise easily, extremely dry vagina, NO sex drive, horrible mood swings, lack of energy, leg pain and painful sex. | I loved being on the depo and would have continued using it until I saw a gyno who specializes in sexual dysfunction and was told that I have a vagina of an 80yr old women. I have been married for 4yrs and have been unable to have sex due to the extreme pain. She told me about the side effects of the depo and was shocked to find out that the depo has been the cause of all of my medical problems. I am also shocked that my gyno of several years didn't realize that was the cause of my sexual pain. | F | 30 | 9 years 1X day | 2/5/2011 | 4 | birth control | I started taking it young so i did see many side effects that I wouldnt have mistaken for natural growth. No cramps. No periods which is awesome. didnt see much weight gain. maybe just a bit harder to loose weight. thought it was great.. | HERES MY PROBLEM! I LOVED THE DEPO. BUT I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT 5 DAYS A WEEK, OVER AN HOUR A DAY.. AND I STILL DIDNT SEE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT LOSS. (IM NOT OVERWEIGHT, BUT I THOUGHT FOR WORKING OUT THIS MUCH ID STILL LOOSE MORE)... ANYWAY... SO I DECIDED TO GET OFF OF IT AND START A DIFF BIRTH CONTROL. I HAVNT HAD MY PEROID FOR 7 YEARS. AND I STOPPED TAKING THE DEPO 7 MONTHS AGO.. AND I STILL HAVNT HAD ONE!! NOW IM WORIED. has anyone else gone through this? when will i get it back? is this normal? | F | 23 | 7 years 1shot/3mo 1X O | 2/1/2011 | 5 | Prevent Pregnancy | Unexplained bruising. | I started Depo in November when I got fed up with the ring. I've been on various birth controls since I was 15 and I think this is the best yet. As a person who has migraines with aura, it was important for me to go on a non-estrogen birth control. I'm too busy for mini-pills, and after talking with my doctor, I got my first Depo shot. I was very reluctant after reading about all of the weight gain, mood swings, and bone density loss. My only other choice, really, was an IUD...An idea I wasn't fond of either. Within three days of receiving the shot, the two month long bleed-a-thon I experienced while on the Ring stopped and I've had light spotting only twice in three months. I have gained no weight...in fact, I think I've lost a little weight! I've had no headaches, and I can't blame the shot for my moodiness. My libido has increased since coming off the Ring and I have natural moisture again. The only negative side effect I've noticed is a tendency to bruise for no apparent reason. I've always tended to be anemic, so I'm hoping that increasing my iron and calcium will combat this problem. Otherwise, I've been incredibly happy with the shot. | F | 29 | 3 months 1X AN | 1/31/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | NO SEX DRIVE!, Dizziness, depression, anxiety | I'm not sure if all BC are like this but this one just does not seem right..My mood has completely changed and I'm more distant than I've been from others even my fiance :(( I have no sex drive I thought getting this shot would increase it but it didn't :( I used to HATE condoms but had to use them...But I thought I'd never say this I MISS EM!! I had the shot when I was 16 and I had the same side effects along with gaining weight... this is week 4 of my shot and I can feel the pounds packing on and I feel just so ugly.. I hate going out now and everything I don't enjoy as much as I used to.. I miss my old self.. so much..It saddens me so much that this shot may take MONTHS to wear off.. Last time I had the shot it took about 8 months to wear off :(( I regret this so much I can't wait to get normal I'm so angry it will be fall time when this happens...DO NOT GET THIS BIRTHCONTROL!! it will mess with you mentality!! and make you eat endlessly!! | F | 19 | 1 months ? 1X O | 1/31/2011 | 1 | birth control | Nausea, panic attacks, heart palpitations, nervousness, sadness, tingling (circulation), troubled breathing, major dizziness,,jitters, stiff muscles, lost 25 lbs in 3 weeks, abdominal pain, major headaches, sleepiness, insomnia. | I started taking this horrible medication back in September. The first three months were not so bad. I had some headaches and major fatigue. I was always sleepy but that is something that is easy to deal with because you just go to sleep. One week after my second shot in December I ended up in the hospital because of a major panic attack. My faced turned numb and my blood pressure rose pretty high. Ever since my life has been very difficult. I would have major panic attacks every day in December and most of January. It has been about two weeks since that has been better. I have a month left before it is out of my system so I hope things continue to get better. The only symptoms I still have is some jitters, nervousness, and major dizziness at times. I hope I can get back to normal since this medication even led me to quit my job. | F | 26 | 150 days 150 mg 1X M | 1/31/2011 | 1 | Cease periods | Extreme fatigue, lightheaded, joint and muscle soreness/stiffness, bladder pressure, constipation, excessive bloating, weight gain, anxiety, paranoia, depression, moodiness, acne, loss of tooth enamel, poor circulation | PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE LENGTH OF TIME IT TOOK TO FEEL BETTER! I need to know how long on average I will experience symptoms. If anyone could please contact me ASAP I would appreciate it. I am nearly suicidal over feeling helpless. I am constantly over eating. My life is on hold. I can't do anything normally or function like I used to. People tell me I seem dead already! | F | 18 | 47 days 150 mg 1X O | 1/29/2011 | 5 | to gain weight but it didn't help | None. It is the best thing ever made. | No periods in 11 years, not even spotting. No pregnacies. Will never get off because I don't want anymore children. I have a 12 year old and that's all I need. | F | 30 | 11 years 1X O | 1/27/2011 | 1 | birth control | Bad constipation Nausea Unsettling stomch Upper right abdominal pain Dizzy Terrible frequent headaches Increased motion sickness Vomitting Weak Unintentional weight loss | This birth control ruined my life. It made me feel symptoms of gallbladder problems. I had to get a hidascan, ct scan, endoscopy, several UAs and blood tests. Went to hospital many times. I even developed very noticable swelling in my upper right abdomen. | F | 22 | 2 years 1 shot 1X O | 1/26/2011 | 1 | Irregular periods | Headaches, nausea, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, extreme mood swings. | This is by far the worst method of birth control. Most of all your stories break me down to a tee.. I started depo at 17 years old, got the first two shots and couldnt handle it. I gained alot of weight, had extreme depression, thoughts of suicide, major panic attacks. When i was mad it was almost impossible to make me feel level again. After getting off depo, which was the worst thing ever, i also had my period for 2+ months, and was extremely sick for years, and still am, and i believe that it is caused by depo. its been 7 and a half years now, . I have had problems ever since. I DONT RECOMMEND THIS DRUG TO ANYONE. | F | 25 | 8 months 1X AN | 1/25/2011 | 1 | birth control | constant hunger, extreme irritability even rage, felt like having constant PMS | I already have problems with depression. I'm bipolar and have a movement disorder. So it took me awhile to put all of the pieces together. I couldn't figure out why everything was going so badly all of a sudden when my medication had been keeping me stable for a long time. Then I saw these comments abou the sde effects. I feel better knowing it's not just me. I can't believe my doctor gave me this shot. I will not take another one. I just hope this works through my bod quickly. | F | 35 | 2 months 1X O | 1/23/2011 | 1 | Birth control | Depo has ruined my life. Within days of my second shot I started getting really bad dizzy spells. I noticed that I was getting headaches more often than normal and always feeling out of it. I'm up for my next shot this week ( which I will not be getting) and within the past week the anxiety has been horrible. It started with little attacks and now is a constant thing. Has this happened to anyone else?? I would never recommend this drug. | F | 22 | 6 months 1X O | 1/23/2011 | 1 | Prevention of pregnancy. | Weight gain, irregular spotting, depression, insomnia, nausea. | I absolutely hate this drug. It is a poison, and potential users should beware. I was attracted to this drug because of the elimination of my period. While that is a plus, I feel the negatives out weigh the positives. I became VERY moody, I would snap at people, the only word to describe my mood accurately would be 'crazy'. I became very depressed, I hated the way I looked, I hated myself, I would cry for no reason. I lost my desire for intimacy, I would have to force myself to want to have sex. And when I did, I was very dry and had to use lube, which my natural moisture has never been a prblem before. I began losing hair, I wanted to sleep all day, I would spot and have a very nasty brown discharge occasionally. In nut shell, this drug has wrecked my body. I will be happy when it is out of my system completely. | F | 18 | 6 months 1X O | 1/21/2011 | 1 | birth control | irritability, sad, withdrawn, mean, constant brown spotting, then an unexpected heavy long-term period. extreme fatigue to the point where i stopped looking into the mirror because of the bags under my eyes. absolutely zero sex drive. | im so upset that my doctor recommended this poison to me. it has changed my life. i am not the same vibrant, beautiful, happy person i was before i started this in August. I am now not speaking to my sister, my best friend, i broke up with my boyfriend because i couldn't stand to be looked at like a sexual being. i feel extremely ugly. in the last month, i dyed my blonde hair to dark brown, ordered wrinkle cream, joined a gym because of a sudden low self esteem (i was but six months ago called "hot" which is unbelievable to me now when i look into a mirror). i sit at home alone. i don't want to be around anyone. im not kidding. this is a very dangerous drug. i only wish that i had seen this website before i started. i was only warned about weight gain and bone loss. i am printing out this entire blog to show my gynocologist so she doesn't ruin anyone else's life. :( i pray to god that it gets out of my system fast. im going to try a detox - if i can stop bleeding long enough to get to the store. | 47 | 5 months 1X O | 1/21/2011 | 2 | to prevent pregnancy | Tenderness at site of injection everytime I got it. Bloating that made me look 6 months pregnant. Horrible irritability. Fatigue that wouldn't go away no matter how much I slept. Weight gain no matter how little I ate/how much I exercised. Constant "fog" from being so tired. I have had these side effects pretty much from day one of the injection, with a little let up of bloating every other day. | I first got this birth control because it sounded easy, having to take it once every 3 months, and because I was too young to have another baby. I thought all the side effects I was experiencing was just because I was a new mother. But I'm putting it down to depo for my problems. there is no way I will be getting this again | F | 19 | 9 months 1X O | 1/19/2011 |