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 | the doc told me to | ,pain in my neck,back,hips,legs,feet,nerve damage in hips. dry skin cause me to have sore on back and head on my upper lip and chest. It is bad cant use any thing will break me out. | people dont need depo povera it is hhurting alot of people l.ike me | F | 33 | 15 years | 3/23/2009 | 1 | Unbearable periods | I can completely relate to the stories of those taking the Depo shot for more than 1 year, 40lbs in weight gain, excessive peeing, sever depression and anxiety, complete lack of sex drive, the works. I mean just about everything the other readers have noted. What I want to share with everyone is the fact that over the 8 years I was on Depo, I moved several times and of course changed OBGYN’s. Never once did any of the doctors mention that you SHOULD NOT be on Depo for more than 2 years. I finally got tired of the hour wait for the shot at the OBGYN and turned to my regular doctor, whom upon hearing how long I had been on it denied me from getting the shot anymore. After about 5 months of being off the shot, I dropped a little over 20 lbs out of nowhere. It's been 19 months since my last shot and I still have not had a period. Personally I am fine with not having a period as I don’t plan to have children, but it would be nice to know if/ when I am going to get one. | You SHOULD NOT be on Depo for more than 2 years. | F | 35 | 8 years | 3/23/2009 | 1 | Birth Control | Depression, Anxiety, Loss of appetite, significant weight loss, | I am 29 and was given this shot about a month ago and while I won't say my life is ruined, I am in a terrible place. I've been depressed to a degree of not being able to function on a daily basis, I have non stop anxiety and I can't bring myself to eat much - certainly not enough to sustain my health. I was told by my doctor at the time (a doctor that I will never see again, by the way) that there were no side effects. My life has been so extremely difficult for the past 3 weeks that my new doctor is recommending that I go on an anti depressant just to get through the next few months. If you are a woman who can't have estrogen for whatever reason (as I am ) please seek out a doctor who can offer you non hormone birth control. If anyone out there is experiencing any of what I've been experiencing they can attest: Depo Provera had literally taken over my life for the last few weeks and quite possibly the next few months. That's a lot of time that I will never get back. | F | 29 | 1 months | 3/21/2009 | 5 | Prevent Pregnacy | Surprisingly, Just Back Pains | I have been taking Depo since i was 15yrs. old and i am STILL taking it. ive had my period twice since ive been on it and that was because i was late taking my next shot. when i did get my period it lasted a month then i took my shot again. i hate to say it but ive had plenty of unprotected sex and never came close to gettin pregnant. and LUCKY ME, i NEVER gained any weight. i am the same weight i was when i started taking it, which was 5 yrs. ago!!! i guess the side affects aint the same for everyone. the only side affect i ever experienced was... back pains, which were very painfull. but im worried that the side affects aint going to last forever which is making me want to stop taking Depo but i hate for me to have my period for a whole month again. | F | 20 | 5 years | 3/20/2009 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy.... | Ok well where do I start...I have been on depo for little over a year...I started it back in May of 07, since then I have been bleeding every single day for that whole year...I honestly can not remember one day that i was not bleeding or spotting. Then finnaly in Aug of 08 i decided screw this im going off of it, and well guess what? I have been bleeding ALMOST every sigle day. I honstly do not know where is all this blood comming from, I should be dead by now, bleed to death...In this month (march) i have my "period" twice already...its been 7 months since i stopped using it,and it really isnt getting any better... im kinda freaking out... | F | 22 | 1 years | 3/18/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |