Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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First shot went fine, second was a nightmare that hasn't stopped. Caused all highlights in my hair to go away very suddenly, like a switch was turned off. For 12 years it looks mud-brown!(used to be med. brown with lots of red highlights!) I have two choises, have people stare a me because I look like a freek, or spend hundreds of dollars a year to color all my hair with harsh chemicals that can c ... Show Full Comment

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First shot went fine, second was a nightmare that hasn't stopped. Caused all highlights in my hair to go away very suddenly, like a switch was turned off. For 12 years it looks mud-brown!(used to be med. brown with lots of red highlights!) I have two choises, have people stare a me because I look like a freek, or spend hundreds of dollars a year to color all my hair with harsh chemicals that can cause who knows what over the long term for the rest of my life!! I do not suggest this to anyone, It is not worth it!!!
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Reviewer: loulou, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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i've been on this shot now for 5 years,and recently i have decided not to take it anymore! it caused alot of kidney infections for me! i do not reccomened this to anyone!

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i've been on this shot now for 5 years,and recently i have decided not to take it anymore! it caused alot of kidney infections for me! i do not reccomened this to anyone!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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After having my first child at the age of 20,I started recieving the Depo, 2 years later my husband and I decided to have another child it took a year and a half to get pregnant, then once again after my second child I went back to the Depo. It was easy and I loved not having a period. My youngest child is now 7 yrs old and in the last year I have gained 30 pounds and can't seem to loose any of it ... Show Full Comment

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After having my first child at the age of 20,I started recieving the Depo, 2 years later my husband and I decided to have another child it took a year and a half to get pregnant, then once again after my second child I went back to the Depo. It was easy and I loved not having a period. My youngest child is now 7 yrs old and in the last year I have gained 30 pounds and can't seem to loose any of it. Just 6 months ago at a scheduled appt did my doctor suggest a bone denisity test. I was not aware of the severeity of prolonged use. I have not had the BMD yet but at the age of 31 and combined of 9 yrs on the Depo I am a bit concerned.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took the shot once, and after the three months I had my period/cramps for a whole month, gained 10 lbs, and got huge zits. I didn't get pregnant though, but my symptoms made me worry that I was since I have never been irregular before the shot. Weight gain+zits+constant worry=not recommended, not to mention all the bone density depletion.....isn't BD already a problem in women, why would they ... Show Full Comment

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I took the shot once, and after the three months I had my period/cramps for a whole month, gained 10 lbs, and got huge zits. I didn't get pregnant though, but my symptoms made me worry that I was since I have never been irregular before the shot. Weight gain+zits+constant worry=not recommended, not to mention all the bone density depletion.....isn't BD already a problem in women, why would they give us something to make it worse?
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Reviewer: Nettie, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been on Depo for over ten years. I just had a BMD test and I am borderline Osteopenia. Hopefully we can stop osteoporosis before it develops. Please read your leaflets and stay on top of your medical care.

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I have been on Depo for over ten years. I just had a BMD test and I am borderline Osteopenia. Hopefully we can stop osteoporosis before it develops. Please read your leaflets and stay on top of your medical care.
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