DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2474 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 | BC, reccommended by doctor | Acne(?) | I haven't had a period since I started, which is GREAT. I'm not sure if it has caused any weight gain (I actually lost weight the first year, and now I kind of go up and down 10 lbs. throughout the year). My real problem is acne - I never had it in high school, but for the past few years I've had it pretty bad on my BACK. I was never like this before...but I haven't been in a tank top in public for ages because of this! I just don't know if it's the Depo or not - anyone else experience this? If so, any ideas how to get rid of the acne? (Even if it means switching birth control!)e-mail me. | F | 24 | 4 years | 1/21/2007 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | major hairloss, cystic like acne, unwanted hair growth in areas it shouldn't, unexplained mood swings, a period that never stops, zero sex drive, vaginal dryness | I only got the shot once and will never again. My period lasted straight for four months after I got the shot. And now when I do get my periods they last for 2 wks or more and it's a black or brown discharge...how embarrassing!! One thing is for sure is the effectiveness of this drug...how the hell can I get pregnant when I can't have sex cuz my gross period won't stop???? I would never ever recommend this form of birth control to anyone!! | F | 36 | 3 days | 1/21/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | Vaginal Dryness, Painful Intercourse, Weight Gain | I started depo late 2005. (I took Ortho-TriCyclen for 2.5 years prior to starting the shot, but stopped because my periods were insanely heavy, and I developed a 4 inch. Ovarian cyst, then got pregnant on Tri-Cyclen and miscarried...) I knew I had to try some new form of birth control, one that actually worked & agreed with me more. I have extreme vaginal dryness since I have started depo, which leads to painful intercourse. I have also become sensitive to Latex condoms. (Resolved that with lubricating gel and polyurethane condoms. If your wondering why we still use condoms even though I get Depo is because once a birthcontrol fails you, you start getting a little more cautious... I was on Tricyclen for over 2 years before getting pregnant...) Last, not least is Weight gain, I have gained about 30 pounds the past year, but I feel it's in part to other problems I have with work and getting my bachelors. I know myself I dont eat the healthiest, and sometimes dont eat all day and then | F | 24 | 1.3 years | 1/19/2007 | 5 | birth control | slight breast tenderness/slight change in bone density | I first used depo after I gave birth to my child in 2001. I was on it steady for about 2 yrs. I actually lost more than my baby weight in the first 3 months. I didn't have headaches or back pain. The only problem I noticed was a calcium deficiency which I already suffered from. It just made it a little bit worse. But I have always taken medicine for that. After I decided to take a break from it and let my period run its course for a while it actually took about 10mnths before I had my first period. Then they were a little abnormal. Not bad though. Still no cramps with my periods. I just recently decided to get back on the shot. I have a little breast tenderness that I didnt have the first time. But not too bad. I have actually gained about 3lbs. But its probably needed since I only way about 120lbs anyway. I will say that the shot affects everyone differently. I have heard everything from the best to the ultimate worst. I took a chance with it and its great for me. I would just sugges | F | 23 | 2 days | 1/16/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | Constant spotting, vaginal dryness | I'm going to detox my body from all its toxins and going on a detox diet. I cannot find anything anywhere and I was wondering if detoxing my body would remove my Depo shot. I asked the local health department and they said "I don't think it would" which isn't very promising. | F | 18 | 6 months | 1/15/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | PAINFUL INTERCOURSE!! Continual spotting. | Doctors do not warn of any side effects and it took 9 months and a referral to a gynocologist for anyone to suggest that the depo could be the cause of pain during intercourse. Last injection was 5 months ago, so far there's no change, do your own research! | F | 24 | 3 times | 1/15/2007 | 5 | Doctors Surgery | Small interests in sex at first but this is my second injection and in fine now. | I have pcos and i find it helps me a great deal. I hae periods that go on for 3 months at a time and they are reall heavy. Now they have stopped and im great. | F | 23 | 6 months | 1/10/2007 | 3 | Severe Cramps | I had a great increase in weight. In the matter of 3 months I gained about 20 pounds. I constantly feel tired and when I do any simple physical task I have shortness of breath. My sex drive has lowered dramtically to the point I just do not care. | Although, I love not dealing with all the painfull cramps I just can not deal with side effects that this shot comes with. | F | 24 | 1 years | 1/10/2007 | 1 | Contraception | Loss of sex drive, severe depression, emotional numbness, Painful sex, lack of lubrication, lots of breakthrough bleeding, anxiety, weight gain, vaginal odor, fatigue, breast tenderness, joint pain, bloating, sore muscles, hair loss, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, acne all over my body, sweating, shortness of breath, blurred vision, chills, weakness, memory problems, and constant dark discharge | I went to planned parenthood to get the Depo-Provera shot, and the clinician didn't even give me a pelvic exam! I had NEVER had one before, and she gave me the shot without examining me. Then she told me there were no side effects, just that it may cause bone thinning, and it will take 1 week to take effect. Within hours of getting the shot, my emotions were severely effected in a negative way, my body felt heavy, I was tired, and very hungry. The physical side effects wore off in a few days, but the emotional problems worsened. I was very angry, depressed, suicidal, anxious, and constantly on edge. After about a month and a half on the shot, I got a 3 week long period, and had deep brown discharge everyday for a month and a half after that. I didn't want sex at all, and even when I did sex was VERY painful throughout the three months on the shot. I am now feeling the 'detox' from being on the shot, and my anxiety is the worst its ever been!!! | F | 18 | 3 months | 1/9/2007 | 3 | Endometriosis | Weight gain, painful sex, mood swings, irritability, hot flashes | As far as treating my endometriosis, this has been a miracle cure! No periods, no pain. After battling endo for upwards of 22 years, the disappearance of pain has been an unbelievable experience. However, I am becoming increasingly torn over the continued use of Depo because of my seemingly escalating array of side effects. I have gained 15 pounds in a year, I seem tired all the time, and sex with my husband of 20 years is so painful that I am avoiding it at all costs...very unhealthy for my marriage. I have 5-year old twins and a 3 year old so I can attribute some of my irritability to the general turmoil of dealing with a houseful of small children but I really feel that I am unrationally volatile in a way that I hadn't been before. I'm having serious doubts about my miracle benefits when balanced against my seeming costs. My pain treatment against my mental well-being and the effects on my family! I really don't know what to do. | F | 41 | 1 years | 1/8/2007 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | I have and had awful mood swings.I went without a period for three years.I have severe back problems but don't know if it's due to depo. | I was on the depo for three years and I never had a period.The worst thing about that was the fact that I have the worst mood swings.I am happy one second sad the next and then I am mad.I cry a good five times a day and twice on a good day.I used to never cry about anything.I have been off the depo for almost a year my periods are regular again.But my cramps are so bad that when it is that time all I can do is lay in bed curled up in a ball and cry.I loved going for three years without a period but I would rather have then to go through the pain I do now. | F | 19 | 3 years | 1/7/2007 | 1 | birth control, can't take the pill | Fewer migraines, more headaches, black menstrual blood, increased fatigue | I've been bleeding for the past two months. I was supposed to get my second depo provera shot on the 17th of November. My period started on the third of November. I did not get my second injection, as my doctor advised against it. I just want the bleeding to stop. It's black and thick and goopy and stringy. Too much information, but necessary. | F | 16 | 3 months | 1/6/2007 | 2 | birth control | light to medium bleeding for over a month, headaches, increased appetite, slight increase acne, tiredness, dizziness, mood swings. | this is my first shot and these side effects are probably normal but theyre not worth it. its different for everyone. but ive been bleeding everyday since i got the shot along with the other side effects listed. i'm going on the pill after the 3 months is up. ive read so many better things about it and so many horror stories of the shot. please research it before considering it. it may work for you, it may not. | F | 18 | 1 months | 1/5/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Extreme mood swings, depression, migraines, osteoporosis, cystic acne, hair loss, dryness | I have not received an injection in 9 months. I have osteoporosis evidenced by a Z-score of -2.7 which remains constant after 2 dexa-scans. ***FYI*** Fosamax and other biophosphonates are not FDA approved for use in treatment of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women. Not many HCP's are aware of this. My migranes have improved somewhat and may now be controlled with Excedrin Migrane rather than Zomig, which gave me palpitations. My mood swings began to decrease after 6 months. Looking back, my behavior while on depo was truly manic-depressive. My therapist referred to these times as "episodes", which included uncontrollable, unpredictable fits of anger and rage followed by extreme guilt, depression, and crying. Hairloss as subsided. My bathroom floor was always covered with my hair. The cystic acne covering my cheeks and forehead resolved 6 months after my last injection. Vaginal and skin dryness continues to be a problem. I do not recommend this medication to anyone | F | 36 | 10 years | 1/2/2007 | 5 | birth control | None Didn't get my period at all Loved it! | Just to answer your question below...Took my first shot in November 2004.(I was 19) Took my last shot in August 2005, went back to get another in November 2005 but I live in Canada and the nurse told me that they are phasing out the shot, because of all the horrible side effects and she wouldnt give it to me. I did not have a period at all, from the moment I took the shot untill two days ago!(Iam now 21) 1 year while on the shot, 1 whole year+ while off the shot. I dont know if this was normal to not have it for a full year while off the shot!? Anyway I just wanted to say that this is the worst period I have ever experienced, and this is only the second day I have had it!! I used to have light flow and no cramps, and now this is a disgusting amount of blood.. and cramps that are making me actually throw up. I can barely stand! Can anyone help and let me know if this has happened to anyone else? Thanks | F | 21 | 1 years | 12/29/2006 | 1 | Migraines, Birth Control | Extreme decrease in sex drive, bloating, feeing hungry all the time, HAIR LOSS I was on the depo for around about 15 yrs. First thought it was brill but I didn't think my bald patch or mild depression and bloating had anything to do with it. Ihad a couple of breaks but my last shout was 3 months a go. I will never have another shot ever in my life. When I comb my hair it comes out and has stopped growing. no sex drive and acne whitch I never had before. | I always rooted for the Depo shots BUT It's really not worth it. Trust me | F | 34 | 15 years | 12/28/2006 | 5 | To prevent pregnacy | Weight gain | How long did it take for anyone to get their period after stopping the shot. Please e-mail me | F | 32 | 8 days | 12/27/2006 | 4 | birth control | negative sex drive, dryness during sex, weight loss (in beginning) | With all due consideration that no drug is perfect, I loved being on Depo. The convenience of thinking about birth control only 4 times a year was great, however since I had no interest in sex anyway there was double the protection. Am going off of it now in hopes of getting pregnant in the next year or so. -- Also, I actually lost 15 pounds in the first year of being on it, four years later I'm at my pre-depo weight and maintaining with no problem. No problems with acne, depression, etc. Good luck! | F | 34 | 5 times | 12/18/2006 | 1 | birth control | INSOMNIA, anxiety attacts | I started experiencing mild insomnia when I first got on Depo. My doc told me about the "new" depo and how it has less side effects. I got the "new" shot 2 weeks ago and haven't slept since. Also feel constant anxiety. I'm done putting hormones in my body. Going back to condoms. Hopefully it won't take a year to detox. | F | 30 | 1 days | 12/18/2006 | 5 | to prevent pregnancy | loss in sex drive, vaginal dryness, possible weight gain and acne | I loved "the shot"! It is worry free and not having a period makes life a lot easier. I was on it for 5 years, went off to give my body a break, to get back to a normal cycle. I got my period two months later. The period I did have was unbearable. Cramps like I never had before I went on depo. I didn't get another period, because I found out I was pregnant three months after going off. I went back on after I gave birth. I have been on it for two years now and was due for another shot in November, which I did not get. Now my breast are tender and swollen. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. After looking on the web, I found it might be a side effect of going off "the shot". Depo is great, but remember it is not "normal" not to get a period. | F | 24 | 7 years | 12/17/2006 |