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  birth control WEIGHT GAIN ! so far, so good. F 5 months
3/17/2009
 1  birth control very moody, continuous bleeding, irritable, depressed, abdominal pain, back pain, pelvic pain. My girlfriend took her last depo shot about 7 or so months ago. She took a 6month course of shots. it's been the wordst decision of her life. she's been on her period for 3 months striaght, every day, non stop. she has a very low sex drive, and is moody all the time. her back always hurts, and breasts hurts very often. do not take this drug. please. she wasn't warned about these horrible side effects and it takes a tole on her life, and especially our relationship. why doesn't anyone warn the patients?? F 19 6 months
3/17/2009
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Weight gain, moodiness, low sex drive I had an IUD for 8 years and loved it. Then I got pregnant with the IUD. It remained until the baby was born and everything turned out fine. 6 weeks after her birth, I went to the Dr. to get a new form of BC. I got DEPO. I was not told of these side effects when I had the first injection. The first few weeks I was really tense and sensitive. Now 4 months later, I have gained most of the weight back, almost to my pregnancy weight (within 10 lbs) and have not been too interested in sex. I went to the Dr. today to see what other forms were good for me an he told me of these side effects (different Dr. in the office). UGH! At least I know why I cannot lost he weight. He said the effects can last 6-8 months but you are supposed to have the shot every 3 months as a guarantee. I am going for a tubal! F 37 4 months
3/16/2009
 1  to prevent pregnancy terrible terrible back pain all of the time F 38
3/15/2009
 1  Birth Control Low Sex Drive Suicidal Thoughts Rapid Weight Gain Depression I have three kids and I just had given birth to my daughter in December and right away the nurse asked if I wanted to go on the Depo Prevera shot and saying to myself that I didn't want any more kids I told her yes because I knew I couldn't keep up with takeing the pills everyday I accepted it a month later I noticed that sex wasn't plesureable anymore I always asked my husband if he was done yet, I gained alot of weight on top of my baby fat and whats even worse I noticed that I was snapping alot at my kids and I cry alot at nights I am so sick and tired of feeling this way I thought I was going through post natel stress but after reading the blogs I now came to the conclusion that its this shot makeing me feel like a bad parent those nurses dont have to worry about seeing me this month for my second shot I rather start takeing the pills F 21 2 months
3/12/2009
 1  Birth control Weight-gain, extremely low sex drive, severe moodiness (especially close to when it starts to wear off) - very tired and depressed. I absolutely hate the depo. I took it to obviously keep from getting pregnant but this stuff works by making you not want sex at all. When I do have sex, it's as though i cant feel any sensation, it's horrible. Also, I am a very petite girl and this stuff has made me gain about 10 lbs and i hate that, i am not happy with the cravings i get for foods i dont even like... i feel like a pregnant person and i am not even pregnant! This pill makes my depression so much worse and my moodiness is so bad i dont know how my bf can stand me... i am very moody very depressed, feel like sleeping all the time - can barely get my school work done and go to work full time.. i was suppose to get my next shot 4 days ago. Guess what?!?! Hell no!!! I am never taking this shot ever again!! I want my body back, I want my energy back and I want my level headedness back and I cant wait for this shot to fully leave my system so i can get back to my life. I am absolutely annoyed by this shot having such a negat F 26 6 months
3/11/2009
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 1  Contraceptive Weight Gain, constant bleeding, constant feeling like I have a yeast infection, painful intercourse. DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOT! IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE! F 41 1 times
3/10/2009
 1  Dysmenorrhea Weight Gain. Hunger. Exhaustion. Constant Emotional Ups and Downs. Loss of Sex Drive. I have been on my period since I got my second shot on November 1st, 2008.I was put on this to end flu like symptoms associated with my time of the month. Not only have those gotten worse, they now occur daily as opposed to monthly. I do not recommend this for anyone. F 21 9 months
3/10/2009
 1  contraception severe lower back pain and numb legs, plenty cellulite and weight gain been on injection for 12months (approx 4 jabs) ok for the first 2 just lack of sex drive, the back pain started slowly but is unbearable now to the point that i dont think im gonna have another one done, Im 35yrs young but feel 135yrs old!! F 35 12 months
3/9/2009
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 1  Treatment for fibroids Insomnia, increased appetite, irritability, increased bleeding, backaches I had three shots in a three month period, per my doctor's recommendation. I haven't had a decent night's sleep without the aid of medication since December and I've been bleeding since January 23rd. I want this crap out of my system!! F 40 4 months
3/9/2009
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 1  birth control Manic weight loss, racing heart and palputations, stiff neck, extremely tired all the time, very irritable, chest pain, dead legs, spots, extreme loss of sex drive - non exsistant, increased appetite but am loosin weight rapidly, depressed, majoryly stressed all the time. I am 26yrs old and only weighed 8 and half stone before takin this drug. in the space of 2 wks i am now only 7stone. i get really bad chest pains going through to my shoulder. i have almost passed out and went a yellow colour. i suffer with anxiety anyway and it seems to have emphasized depressing feelings. my sex drive has completely gone, i tried it a few weeks ago and it felt completely wrong to the point where i felt dirty. i am snapping at my toddler and my partner. I am gettin really BAD night sweats to the point where i have to change my bed clothes the sweat is literally running off me. through the day i am shivering from cold and then randomly get a hot flush. i am eating more and more, the more i eat the more i seem to get hungry and i cant keep the weight on me, i have 2 children and dont have the energy to be the mother i was before having this horrible injection. i am only half way through my first shot and have to put up with this nightmare for another 6wks! Am definate F 26 6 weeks
3/9/2009
 1  contrception numbness in legs and arms pins and needles can hardly walk im 30 feel 90 dont use it i have had 2 shots and im like an old lady anyone had similar symptons please e mail me F 30 6 days
3/7/2009
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 1  birth control Weight gain, bloating, loss of sex drive I have gained 40 pounds in 5 years. Complete loss of sex drive. And I wake up every morning bloated. Most people weigh the least in the morning, and I weigh the most in the morning. My rings and watch are cutting into my skin every AM. Then, once I get up and moving, I start peeing and peeing and peeing. Every 15-30 minutes. Then I feel pretty good by noon. I weigh my least in the afternoon. I don't know why I have tortured myself for so long. I haven't had a shot in 3 months, but it takes 6-12 months to leave you system! Do not take Depo Provera!!!!!! F 32 5 years
3/6/2009
 1  To prevent pregnancy WEIGHT Gain and very libido, moodiness This has been absolute worst thing ever. I only took 2 or 3 doses of the medicine and gained over 20lbs. I have dieted, worked out and nearly starved myself to death and cannot lose a pound. I have never had a problem losing weight and now I am just about ruined. If anyone has any suggestions about how to lost the post depo weight, please let me know. Also I have no sex drive at all. I feel like it's a job versus something for pleasure because I'm never in the mood. F 27 6 months
3/6/2009
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 5  birth control none I lost weight on the shot. When I started taking the depo shot, there were no answers of what had happened, only things that could happen. I was 21 with two children and a not so good relationship with their dad. So, I took my chances. I did have headaches, but I'd had migraines for years before I got the shot. I am concerned now because I would like to discontinue the shot. Now that I'm older and wiser, I am afraid of what it may cause. I guess we'll see. It was due in January and I did't get it. F 34 13 years
3/5/2009
 1  birth control severe weight gain [about 50 lbs]. mood swings. fatigue. anger. depression. acne. i wouold not recommend this drug to anyone. it can mess you up. i have to admit, no periods is nice. but all of the side effects of the shot is not worth it. i had about a 50 lb gain in the 4 years or so i was on it. i tried exercising and dieting but nothing helped, i just kept gaining. i am a 5'1 an petite. an weigh 175 lbs now. i had no problem with wieght until i started taking depo. while i was on it, i had severe mood swings an depression an suicidal thoughts. i recentley got off of the shot on 01/14/09 and am having severe breast pain an cramps as if i have a period but i am not having one. but on the the plus side i have felt so much better since i've been off of it. i have more energy, no mood swings, an no depression.it is not all what it is cracked up to be. email me if anyone has any questions. F 21 4.5 years
3/3/2009
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 1  prevent pregnancy Migraines, spotting, emotional, lack of sex drive, uti. Have only been on the shot for a month and i hate it. I have had a migraine for the past nine days and it is still going strong! Going for a CT Scan tomorrow. I have had spotting for the past two weeks. I cry over the littlest things. I went on depo because I couldn't remember to take my pill and got pregnant twice...i will remember it from now on! I didn't realize how many people have had migraines as a result. I've been scared to death wondering why the headache...but now i know! NEVER taking this junk again F 21 30 days
3/3/2009
 5  Lost right ovary due to ovariancyst Gained 40 lbs. in five years and never bled an ounce. Very convenient. And even life-saving for some. I had numerous cysts on my ovaries and underwent over a dozen laproscopic surgeries. One became so large it caused my ovary to twist (because of the weight) and blood flow was cut off to it. After major emergency surgery to remove the now dead ovary, I knew it was not just a convenience or child-bearing issue... it could mean life or death. I have not experienced one cyst on my remaining ovary since starting the depo-shot five years ago. F 28 5 years
3/1/2009
 3  breaking a family pregnancy chain a lot of weight loss,lot's of pain during intercourse, no acne, mood swings, paranoid alot ive been on depo for 7 months and when i first got the shot my period lasted for about a month and a half. i've heard rumors saying that it will mess up your fertility and im 16 i dont plan on having kids until the next 3 years but i dont want to be on depo if its going to mess up my fertilty but then my mom wants me to be on depo because she got pregnant at a young age as well as all my aunt's and cousins. i dont know what to do i have very bad cramps -not like period cramps -worse im scared to tell my mom because she might get mad is their any other b/c i can get on...but i dont want to take the pill because i will not remember to take it everyday and sometimes condoms just dont work CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME???? F 16 7 months
3/1/2009
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 1  birth control Very heavy bleeding,mood swings A month after my first shot I got my period, I began having really bnad cramps and felt like I needed to go to the bathroom. I felt a cramp coming and that's when I passed my first piece of uterine lining..... yes lining. The size of a golf ball which was so painful and shocking that I has my husband take me to the e.r. while in the e.r. I pass many other pieces of tissue, which was then followed by large blood clots and heheavy bleeding (more than 3 pads an hour) please do not use this drug. the gyn later explained to me that all these side effects were normal. B.S. I beg you please do not use the depo shot F 21 45 days
3/1/2009

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