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 |
| 1 | birth control | I had a lot of weight gain, numbness on one side of my body, mood swings,weakness,and acne (coming off of the shot) I got my last shot in july 2011 and started a period in february 2012. I bled for two weeks before I was then prescribed medroxyprogesterone 10mg for 10 days. That was at the end of February and its now mid April and I still haven't had a period. It messed up my bodys natural cycle. It was a very effective form of birth control but was not at all worth the risk. | F | 22 | 2 years | 4/12/2012 | 1 | Birth control | I have really awful mood swings.. Ones where I have punched my friend in the face and not even realizing it. Constantly getting mad at people for no reason. Bones hurt very badly and joints too. I have been having really bad heart burn and constipated. I have just felt very uncomfortable since I have started the depo. I do not recommend this to anyone!!! | F | 22 | 2 months 1 | 4/11/2012 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy and severe period | Hair loss, weight gain (10 pounds), breast tenderness and growth, mood swings, emotionally unstable, UTI, painful intercourse, bleeding, migranes, no sex drive, nausea | I started the shot two months ago and have had nothing but problems ever since. I had "morning sickness" symptoms for about two weeks and I was constantly nauseated. Up until starting the shot I had never had a UTI, I have either had one for the last three months that hasn't gone away or they keep coming back constantly. I have been in and out of the hospital for the UTI infections and a case of extreme constipation (I had to be hospitalized for it). My hair falls out in huge chunks. I have been bleeding for almost the last month straight with no stopping. But the worst symptom has been my constant mood swings and no sex drive. I have never been more moody or depressed in my entire life. I cry and get sad all the time for no reason at all, and there is no consoling me. I have almost no sex drive at all, and when we do have sex it is so painful that it isn't even enjoyable. All of my symptoms are starting to put strain on my relationship with my fiance. My next shot is coming up next month and needless to say I will not be getting another dose. I will be requesting another method. I would not recommend the depo shot to anyone. | F | 20 | 3 months 1 1X M | 4/6/2012 | 1 | for pregnancy | I have real bad headaches gained bout 30 pounds have had mood swings like crazy and have had leg cramps even while im sleeping night sweats would not recommend this | F | 24 | 1 years 30 | 4/4/2012 | 1 | Contraceptive After An Abortion | This Was The Worst Mistake I Ever Made, For The Whole Three Months On The 1st Shot Of Depo I Bled Throughout It All Always Had Mood Swings Was Constantly Emotional, I Only Had One Shot And It Was A NightMare I Was Due To Have My Second Shot In The End Of December 2011 but I refused to ever take that again its april and my body is still messed up and now I'm afraid it will take forever to get pregnant, its a terrible contraceptive method!!! | F | 18 | 3 months 1 Shot | 4/3/2012 | 1 | Birth control | Severe depression. Constant bleeding and weight gain. | F | 36 | 1 times 1X O | 4/3/2012 | 1 | birth control | Headaches, fatigue, chest pains, hot flashes, night sweats, leg cramps, abdominal pain, craving junk food, bloating, three-week-long period!! | I had first shot in January. I am due for second in about two or three weeks. I am not going back! I originally was going to get Implanon, but my dr. asked why I didn't want the shot. I said that I had a friend years ago who had a constant period while on it. Dr. said Implanon is notorious for that and that if I had Depo, I would likely not have a period. The first few weeks I had no period, but as of today, I have had my period for three weeks. And not "spotting" or "breakthrough bleeding" - I'm talking heavy period. Not to mention all of the other side effects. I wish I hadn't made the quick decision to get this shot, I want this poison out of my body. Now I worry how long (if ever) it will take for me to be "normal" again. Don't take this! | F | 36 | 1 times 1X O | 4/3/2012 | 1 | Contraceptive | Panic attacks, anxiety attacks, raised heart rate at times, fatique, chest pains, weight gain, depression, insomnia! | F | 21 | 2 times | 3/29/2012 | 5 | Birth Control | Sex drive is sometimes INCREASED, no menstrual cycle (very happy about that) | (Other = Year / 2nd time on Depo, on it 2 years so far this time The first time I went on Depo it was pretty much so I wouldn't have to remember a pill every day. I also liked the idea of a non-estrogen birth control option. The best part, NO PERIOD! If you're not trying to make a baby, why have a cycle? It's not medically necessary. I then went off for 2 years. I did take quite a while for my period to return to normal, but that's just my body. It's different for each woman. On my 28th birthday, I gave myself the gift of going back on Depo. Again, no cycle. Also, I'm actually allergic to latex (yea, always the alternate condoms for me). Seeing that I have a long term, faithful boyfriend and we're free and clear, we don't need them. The most important reason is that having a baby now would not be safe due to the medications I'm on (risks of developmental problems, etc). I've had no bone density problems, no ovary problems, nothing. The only issues have been a couple times when I get a shot from a generic batch and my body doesn't really like the inactive ingredient mix. I spot. It happens. Of the 7 total years it's happened 3, possibly 4 times. Small price to pay. I love Depo. :) | F | 30 | 2 years 4X O | 3/28/2012 | 4 | Birth Control | I was on Lo Estrin before and was having a full blown period every two weeks. As soon as I got the shot my then heavy period stopped. I have no appetite change, and have not gained any weight. The only thing I can say that has changed is now I have wierder dreams than before. | F | 22 | 7 days | 3/27/2012 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy | I am bleeding for the whole mnt abdominal pains, headache's, mood swings and weight gain very depressed want to change dr says must wait but can not take it any longer! | F | 33 | 1 months 30mg | 3/27/2012 | 1 | Prevent Pregnancy | Depression, Anxiety Attacks, Body Ache, Exhaustion, Acne | This is the second time I have tried Depo. The anxiety I am having is unbearable. I'm having obsessive thoughts, mood swings that I cant control and am so tired I cant function. I feel like I have lost all motivation to do anything and feel depressed. I am also breaking out like I am a teenager. I would not reccomend this drug at all! | F | 27 | 2 weeks 1X O | 3/27/2012 | 1 | help clotting after pregnancy | After taking this horrible shot I haven't stopped bleeding after my pregnancy... its been 13 weeks!!!! My doctor did not warn me of any of these side effects otherwise I would have thought twice about taking it. I have absolutely NO sex drive! My joints constantly ache and the moos swings were awful! I only had the shot once and refuse to have another. I feel based for those of you who have been on it longer:( I just want my life back... Worst mistake of my life. DONT TAKE DEPO, PLEASE!!!!!! | F | 29 | 3 months | 3/27/2012 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy | Started bleeding 1week after I got first dose and NEVER stopped, still bleeding 2 months later. Loss of sex drive. Very moody. Depressed. & very grumpy. (mother of 2) | F | 22 | 2 months | 3/24/2012 | 1 | birth control, help heavy bleeding | Anxiety, Mood swings, depression, recent sharp abdominal pains, paranoia. | F | 20 | 1 years 1x | 3/23/2012 | 2 | years | Anger flip outs none stop crying hair lost gained 25 pounds couldn't stop eating its all bad | F | 30 | 1 days | 3/21/2012 | 1 | birth control | extreme hair loss, hot flashes, severe depression, weight gain, panic attacks, anxiety | I do not reccomend, when i had my first shot it was brilliant my periods stopped and i lost 2 stone, had no other symptoms after a year on it a put 3 stone on and started having sever panic attacks to the point that it turned into aggraphobia. My hair is falling out and snapping off which really depresses me and im no longer the person i am, im so glad that im not alone, i thought it was just me. the hot flashes are unbearable sometimes i cant get out of bed because my legs hurt that much and feel wobbly. it sould be banned | F | 28 | 17 months 1X AN | 3/21/2012 | 1 | Prevent Pregnancy | I have had 2 shots of the depo now. The first month wasn't so bad because I didn't have a period. It wasn't until the 2nd shot I started to experience all the negative side effects. I gained 15-20lbs so far, tired, mood swings, body aches, acne that I've never ever had I hate this it's awful I would never reccommend it !!! | F | 22 | 6 months 1 | 3/21/2012 | 3 | No periods | I was a total mean girl! I gained do much weight the only good thing was not having a period, but I almost lost my relationship being like that. Never again! | F | 25 | 1 years | 3/20/2012 | 3 | birth control and stop periods | Total lack of sex drive, dulled sexual sensation, tiredness. Stopped periods completely eventually but the longer I stay on it, the less interest I have in sex and it seems to be dulling my senses which is concerning and defeats the object of taking the jab! | F | 37 | 10 years | 3/17/2012 |