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 |
| 3 | pregnancy | Headaches, weight gain, Acne, hair breakage, moodiness, back pain, joint pain, | I was on Depo for 9-10 years. I came off for 3 mths when I was 19 and I became pregnant with my son. After he was born, I started taking Depo again. I decided to come off 8 mths ago, because I have been going through a body detoxing and I didn't want any synthetic chemicals in my body. It is funny because I didn't realize any of the side effects until after I stop taking the shot. They were not severe that I would have stopped taking the shot before I did. I loved not having a period. Before the shot I weighed about 115 lbs(19) but at my highest on Depo I weighed 160 at 5'5" (29). Since I have stopped Depo, I have lost about 15 lbs in about 4 mths, and that is with eating healthier (not a diet/no exercise). One thing that stunned me was I have had acne since I was 13, so having acne as an adult really did not faze me. Then, once I stopped taking Depo, 4 to 6 months down the line my face cleared up. It was almost instantaneously. I did have A LOT of Dr. visits over the last few yrs | F | 30 | 9 years | 3/14/2007 | 3 | pregnancy | Headaches, weight gain, Acne, hair breakage, moodiness, back pain, joint pain, | I was on Depo for 9-10 years. I came off for 3 mths when I was 19 and I became pregnant with my son. After he was born, I started taking Depo again. I decided to come off 8 mths ago, because I have been going through a body detoxing and I didn't want any synthetic chemicals in my body. It is funny because I didn't realize any of the side effects until after I stop taking the shot. They were not severe that I would have stopped taking the shot before I did. I loved not having a period. Before the shot I weighed about 115 lbs(19) but at my highest on Depo I weighed 160 at 5'5" (29). Since I have stopped Depo, I have lost about 15 lbs in about 4 mths, and that is with eating healthier (not a diet/no exercise). One thing that stunned me was I have had acne since I was 13, so having acne as an adult really did not faze me. Then, once I stopped taking Depo, 4 to 6 months down the line my face cleared up. It was almost instantaneously. I did have A LOT of Dr. visits over the last few yrs | F | 30 | 9 years | 3/14/2007 | 3 | BC | Headaches, acne, back pain, hair breakage, weight gain | I was on Depo for 9-10 years. I came off for 3 mths when I was 19 and I became pregnant with my son. After he was born, I started taking Depo again. I decided to come off 8 mths ago, because I have been going through a body detoxing and I didn't want any synthetic chemicals in my body. It is funny because I didn't realize any of the side effects until after I stop taking the shot. They were not severe that I would have stopped taking the shot before I did. I loved not having a period. Before the shot I weighed about 115 lbs(19) but at my highest on Depo I weighed 160 at 5'5" (29). Since I have stopped Depo, I have lost about 15 lbs in about 4 mths, and that is with eating healthier (not a diet/no exercise). One thing that stunned me was I have had acne since I was 13, so having acne as an adult really did not faze me. Then, once I stopped taking Depo, 4 to 6 months down the line my face cleared up. It was almost instantaneously. I did have A LOT of Dr. visits over the last few yrs | F | 30 | 10 years | 3/14/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | I have experienced many of the side-effects. I did not educate myself well enough beforehand to be aware of them - But I had unexplained lower back pain, acne as an adult that I never suffered from before, skin irritation, severe mood swings and major disinterest in sex. While I didn't gain weight at first, I later gained about 10 pounds and have major carb cravings. | The shot did stop me from having a period which initially is very nice. But after a while I felt I needed to get back in touch with my natural cycles. It just seems so unnatural to not have a period at all and then have all the side effects as well. I plan on detoxing to try and clear my system. I wouldn't do the shot again. I encourage anyone considering it to seriously weight the pros and cons. | F | 27 | 2 years | 3/14/2007 | 1 | My sister became a teenage mother | The only good thing about being on "the shot" was that it did stop my periods, but it caused severe anxiety and panic attacks that i had never experienced before taking depo provera. I was taken off "the shot" due to the damage it was doing to my heart. I do not recommend depo provera to any woman though it is nice not to have a cycle the side effects and long term future damage is not worth it and in some cases lose of a life in an attempt not to make another. | F | 20 | 4 days | 3/14/2007 | 1 | TO PREVENT PREGNANCY | BLEEDING NON STOP 6 MONTHS, EXCESSIVE WEIGHT GAIN 40 LBS., VERY MOODY, FATIGUE | F | 32 | 2 times | 3/14/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Bled 6 months nonstop, joint pain(hip), weight gain 35 lbs, very moody and depressed | I had to take Motrin to stop the bleeding to even get a pap smear because the bleeding would not stop. My husband was so afraid for me because we kept waiting for it to stop. I gained weight in places I have never had weight. I had 2 babies and my body was never like it is now!!!I exercised twice a day and never lost a pound. 2 years later I'm still trying to lose the weight, I still have 15 lbs to go. My stomach got so bloated if I had not been bleeding every day I would have thought I was pregnant. I thought it was a good idea, so i wouldn't have to think about birth control so often. It's really tooo much medication to put in one's body at a time. Now I'm wondering what are the long term effects? I should have listened to the horror stories!! | F | 32 | 2 times | 3/14/2007 | 5 | to prevent getting pregnant | i took depo for 5 years from 1996 to 2001 and i gained weight but it worked great. no babies | since coming off the depo shot i have been diagnosed with high blood pressure ( that is why the doctor stop giving it to me in 2001) due to all the wieght gain. i was 125 pounds when i got on it i was 170 when i came off. i am only 5'1 that is a lot of weight for my body. i also was recently diagnosed with a hyper active thyroid with no family history of this problem. if i could go back i would never have taken this shot because i am only 28 and i have a lifetime ahead of medications from side effects. | F | 28 | 5 years | 3/13/2007 | 4 | shorter periods and birth control | a little weight gain and occasional mood swings | overall i like the medication, but the long term effects are not comforting to hear about | F | 20 | 6 years | 3/13/2007 | 1 | AS A METHOD OF CONTRACEPTION | Chronic fatigue, sore muscles, extreme anxiety with panic attacks, depression, suicidal ideation, irrabillity, moodiness, loss of cognitive abilites such as concentration and memory loss, change in sex drive, nausea, bloating, increased hair growth, change in sleep patterns, chronic vaginitis, dizziness, blurred vision, breast tenderness/soreness, fainting, painful sensitivity to noise, paranoia, overall feeling of being weak. | THIS DRUG SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET!!! It absolutely RUINED my otherwise, healthy and happy life! It cost me a small fortune in medical bills and doctors have only been able to "mask" a few of the symptoms it plagued me with! | F | 21 | 2 times | 3/12/2007 | 4 | Heavy Bleeding lasting up to three | My only real side effect after 4 years is frequent urination. Has anybody experienced this, because it is starting to worry me? | I LOVE DEPO! I have always been a depo pusher, and recommended to anyone who had bad periods, or were bad at taking the pill. But, now I am worried. I thought there was maybe something wrong with my bladder, but it realy seems to go hand in hand with taking my Depo. Scary! | F | 30 | 4 years | 3/11/2007 | 5 | Easier Method | Weight Gain, Moodiness | Don't do it!!! It may be an easier method but it can leave you damaged. I took Depo and other than weight gain and moodiness was fine. Then i decided to stop it for the unhealthy weight gain. A year later my thyroid became inflammed, keep in mind there are no family history of thyroid issues. So i got that under control. Then, a year later and to this day i am stricken with anxiety, slight depression, not able to keep weight, severe mood swings, severe fatigue and worst of all i can't stand long enough to even cook. One doctor told me that the depo could have caused alot of problems. I say it's was too strong for our bodies, u may feel fine now but coming off is where u learn what it's damaged. So take warning i've spent thousands of dollars on doctors and no explaination, i can't even work, so cherish your bodies and do the best thing for you. | F | 23 | 1 years | 3/10/2007 | 1 | contraception | Huge weight gain, headaches, anxiety/depression meds quit working, hot flashes, neck pain, restless leg syndrom, no energy, mood swings, pain in hips, | This is the worst I have ever felt. Took three shots and will never have another one. Feel that it has ruined my life. I would never recommend this to anyone. Doctors dont even tell you of all the side effects. | F | 38 | 9 days | 3/10/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Terrible! Weight gain. Thick, nasty breakthrough bleeding for at least 9 months after the injection. Excessive bleeding after that. Depression, headaches, skin blemmishes, and I am still bleeding excessively to date! | Do not, under any circumstances use this form of Birth control. | F | 38 | 1 days | 3/9/2007 | 2 | birth control | Weight gain. Once I tried to counteract it with exercise, the bleeding began. I was fine the first month after the injection, then I bled for the next two, then it threw my menstrual cycle off for the following month, during which I just continued to bleed without abatement. Finally, the doctor put me on 10 days of pill-based Depo, and two days afterward, the strange bleeding stopped and my regular period began. I haven't bled in 2 weeks, but I still have the bloating and weight gain. Occasionally, I find myself crying at the stupidest sentimentality, which is not my usual m.o. | Don't take it. | F | 39 | 4 months | 3/8/2007 | 4 | To Stop Periods | Large weight gain, decreased sexual desire | I have been on Depo for about 2 - 3 years. I started it as birth control but am no longer sexually active and remained on it because it supresses periods. Unfortunately I have gained about 16 pounds and have no sexual desire at all. I will stay on Depo until another drug is created to suppress periods. | F | 20 | 2 years | 3/7/2007 | 5 | birth control | stomach cramping...caused me to have gastritis | its a great way for birth control...i recommend it to anyone i mean its goood....but do make sure you consider ALL sides affects before taking it | F | 19 | 9 months | 3/5/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Weight gain, spotting, severe mood swings, muscle soreness. | I'm on Depo currently, waiting for my last shot to wear off. I went from 145 lbs to 160 lbs. After the third shot I began to experience tons of spotting, most of which was brown (almost black) blood. Very gross. I was extremely interested in having sex, but the constant bleeding created a barrier. Luckily my boyfriend was very understanding and didn't mind the crazy mood swings. I'd get angry over the smallest things and then, about five minutes later, I'd start to cry uncontrollably for no reason. My neck also gave me a lot of problems, I read that Depo can cause muscle soreness. Overall I'd say that this drug needs to be taken off of the market immediately, especially after reading the other reviews on this site. | F | 20 | 9 months | 3/2/2007 | 5 | severe anemia, heavy periods | depression, severe mood swings, irregular bleeding, tissue charge | MISINFORMED - SIDEEFFECTS UNBEARABLE I was given the shot because I have severe anemia and I was having heavy periods. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT THE SHOT WOULD STOP MY PERIODS. I wasn't told about the side effects or about all the controversy surrounding the Depo. I have not stopped bleeding since I received the shot Jan.19 causing me to be extremely tired. I have severe mood swings along with being depressed. I lost my job because I couldn't focus and I am irritated all the time. This is a warning to anyone considering the Depo shot, read the warnings and side effects. I am amazed at the negative effects it has had. For some people, no side effects occured but for others, the side effects have greatly negatively impacted their lives. I'm not getting the second shot and I want to warn women thinking of the Depo to reconsider. Research all of the testimonies, warnings and side effects so you can make the decision that is right for you. I wish I had!!!!!! | F | 32 | 42 days | 3/1/2007 | 2 | cause no pills to take DEPO-PROVERA | hair lost,hair gain,migrains,dry eyes or redness and itchy eyes,always tired,gain weight,no sex drives,mood swings,bump under my skin(right arm),no energy,breast pains,nervest or anxieties attack's, body stiffness or back pains,... no matter what the exercises i made nothing change and i was still over weight or more in pain ?constipations,digestions,trouble visions,difficult of concentrated,dizziness,depressions or discouragements and don't feel good in your body !!! | the moment,i stop taken it,...it got worster with migrains and anxieties attack's mostly at night time ...toothache and ears or eyes itching ...body or neck ache and trouble circulations in my arms...weird taste budds and seeing spotting...digesting and constipations for a year & more !!!i took 1 shot's/3 months (2 shots for six months of depo-provera ) | F | 34 | 6 months | 3/1/2007 |