User Reviews for Depo-Provera Contraceptive intramuscular

I am writing this review in hopes that at least one woman reading this will heed my advice. Do NOT take this birth control. I was on this for about 6 years( no symtpoms during, and the effectiveness did work). I was not informed through planned parenthood of the negative side effects after discontinuing this birth control. I am 1 year and 7 months from my last shot. I have had constant spotting with two full periods a month. With that being said..it is pretty much a constant feeling of either on my period, or about to start. I have insane moods swings, horrible breast tenderness, cystic acne(never even had that as a teenager), and then I started developing issues with my joints, eyelid proptosis, extreme fatigue. I just got a new diagnosis of Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease... borderline Lupus. I am absolutely convinced that Depo has contributed to this. It is not in my family history, nor did any of this start until the horrible post discontinuation Depo symptoms. This medication should be taken off the market. I believe in due time it will be, but for the mean time.. Try another birth control. I have been on others before that have no affects during or after. Whatever you decide. Please research first. I don't believe I was informed of the long term effects of this medication... other than possibility of bone mineral lose(which I took calcium/vitamin D the entirety of my treatment time). I assumed that if a provider was able to prescribe it, that they must be divulging the whole picture..I could go on for hours on the negatives of this birth control. DO NOT TAKE THIS.Read More Read Less

I have been on the shot for going on 8 months, after 3 applications almost 4 next months, thereâ??s more bad then good to say. Yes pregnancy has been prevented but I feel side defects have made me unhappy with my choice. I always had a fast metabolism my whole life, and Iâ??ve gained 20 lbs since beginning! My sex drive has completely disappeared and itâ??s taken a tole on me and my relationship. Gratefully my partner understands... Mood swings and frequent headaches. Skip a period every other month, and when I do get a cycle itâ??s irregular timing. I may get off of it as I feel itâ??s done more bad then good... Read More Read Less

I am 16 and decided to go on the depo to fix some very painful and nauseating periods, as well as contraception. I had it in January. I am still bleeding because of it today. Everything was okay for about a month, and then I got some spotting. I was fine with that as I thought it would stop after a little bit... boy was I wrong... the spotting turned into bleeding. I have been getting increasingly depressed and insecure due to the bleeding. Finally, my dad called the nurse and she prescribed me Tranexamic Acid and I finished a 4 day course on Monday, which did decrease the amount I was bleeding. I am now having a regular period, which the nurse said would happen. If after 7 days it doesn't stop, I have to get a scan to make sure everything is okay. If you are in the same position as me, then try and get whatever meds you can to stop this as it is horrid and can go on for up to 2 years after the injection wears off. If you are deciding, do NOT get this injection. It is not worth the risk if it doesn't agree with you. Good luck <3Read More Read Less

I’ve been on the shot for over 6 months now and don’t have any complaints. I haven’t had a period since I started it! No cramps, no blood, pretty much the only thing I deal with is the emotional cycle, which I can deal with just fine. When I get the shot, for about a day everything tastes weird. It makes my hip/leg feel weird but I found that walking around and staying rather active the day of the shot helps a bunch! The shot is super quick and doesn’t hurt at all, at least for me with a high pain tolerance. Oh, and I’m not pregnant at all! Me and my boyfriend don’t use any other form of protection and I’ve never even had a pregnancy scare. I used to be on the pill for 3 years and I like this even better. It has increased my very low sex drive, and no longer experience vaginal dryness. Overall, everything is going well! I would definitely recommend this form of birth control. Read More Read Less

On 9/13/19, the nurse gave me the 1st depo shot but she didn't said nothing about the side effects. I spotted until 1 wk before thanksgiving. Then I bleed every other day. I gained a few pounds, no sex drive, vaginal dryness and had some strong cramps. On 12/29/19, I went to the ER and the doctor said Depo is making me bleed and it should stop within couple months. After that day, I bleed heavier everyday

I took depo to stop heavy periods, help with migraines, and most importantly as birth control. My period stopped around month 7 and i only cramp occasionally. My migraines have improved considerably. HOWEVER, the first 6 months I had severe anxiety and depression. Since the initial adjusting it has been great!

I have been on this drug for about two months now and the side effects are horrible I get dizzy and weak and Iâ??m already getting pain from it I have also lost my appetite instead of gaining weight I have been back and forth to the emergency room thinking I had something wrong with me but the test come back normal I have also had severe headaches and abdominal pain since I have lost my appetite I now have low b12 and stomach problems due to this I will not be taking this anymore!!

I’m 19 yrs old.On my first shot n I’ve been bleeding non stop having even more terrible mood swings having terrible body pain an acnes even more I haven’t gained any weight I so wish I did research on this before taking the shot

I started on June 14th and I was excited because I didn't have a cycle for six weeks. All of a sudden July 27th I started spotting until August 1st. I have been bleeding extremely heavy and passing huge clots every day since August 1st. I use several pads a day and have messed up my pants several times. I'm due for my second injection on August 29th but I will not get it again. Absolute torture and torment. I am having horrible mood swings and the constant heavy bleeding has made me extremely depressed. All that bleeding will make you want to harm yourself. It's extremely difficult to get through this. I really hope the bleeding stops soon; like yesterday! Complete nightmare! I wouldn't recommend the depo to anyone! Horrible! TAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!Read More Read Less

I have been on the depo shot since 2014 And it’s 2019 it helps perfectly I have a high sex drive still no periods and no side effects it depends on the persons immune system and health if it works

Getting the depo shot was one of the WORST decisions I ever made. First off, forget having sex. Second, for three months, I bled heavily. Every. Single. Day. I passed several large clots and went through several pads. I couldn’t even leave the house without being fully prepared with several pads and a bathroom always nearby. The depo shot was a living HELL for me. Sure, it did what it was ultimately supposed to do. But it was not worth the pain I went through for three months. I switched to an IUD and that has been so much better for me. Please consider anything else before getting the depo shot. Read More Read Less

I was very weary of starting Depo Shot after reading many bad reviews. I have had a great experience so far! I am on my second shot, so about 5 months in. After the first month, exactly 3 weeks in, I had bleeding for 3 weeks straight and bad cramps! However after that I have not had a period since. I love how easy it is to use. My boyfriend and I do not use protection of any sort and I have not since gotten pregnant! I do have daily headaches, but I cannot be sure if it is the birth control to blame. However, most doctors do not allow this birth control for more than 2 years due to its ability to decay your bones. Overall, great experience! Don't let the bad reviews scare you away and give it a shot! (no pun intended) Read More Read Less

I started using the depo shot in my 20's and i loved how it was effective almost immediately after given,I didnt have to second guess myself like with pills and it lasts 3 months. I had no period for 3 months when I used it. It was my go to. My best friend decided to try it as well and she had a horrible experience. She bled the entire 3 months, gained weight, broke her out...every womans body is different. For me, this was the right b.c. I havent used it since my 20s but I now have a 4 year old and am thinking of using this again asap. Read More Read Less

This birth control has ruined my life. I have had 2 shots. I am depressed, spotting almost daily, bloated, have frequent mood swings, anxiety attacks, gained 10 pounds in one week, all over body pain, headaches, have thrown up, have no sex drive. DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOT

Very effective. My period stopped completely within 2 weeks.

Wish I never took it! I felt depressed. With all this spotting and bleeding was horrible. It has ruined my intimate relationship with my husband. Vaginal dryness. I had stomach/abdominal pain. I really wish my the doctor went over the whole entire list of side effects! It's been horrible freaking out crying! What is going on with my body. It just put me in a downward spiral. Do not recommend!

I started taking the Depo shot about a year ago. It is extremely easy to use. I was concerned to get the shot after reading reviews of women who had significant weight gain because of depo. However, this was NOT my experience at all and I actually lost around 20 pounds in my first six months of the shot. I started exercising more and eating better, but it was not harder to lose weight because of depo and I didn't make drastic changed to my diet or exercise routine to lose weight. Pain is minimal when receiving the shot itself and going once every three months is much easier in my opinion than taking a pill everyday. I don't get my period anymore. I highly recommend this form of birth control. Read More Read Less

I wish i never got the depo shot, Got one shot, bled the whole 3 months, now have abnormal cells on my pap and have been trying to get pregnant for 8 months with no luck. My periods are really bad now and almost positive my hormones are off. Seeing Dr this week.

I have been on Depo for 6 years, I’m now 24. 4 months ago I decided to come of the injection. It’s great being on it for the first 12 months, the fact you only have to get it every 3 months and not worry is great. but you start noticing changes!! For me it was my mood swings, lack of sex drive and vaginal dryness. Being in a relationship this was a big deal. At first I never believed it was to do with my depo as I was never warned about these side effects from my doctor. I researched a lot about depo over the last few years and seen a lot of people experiencing the same as me. Finally took courage to stop my depo 4 months ago and see what I would be like without it. My sex drive is back! No more vaginal dryness and my moods swings are not like a yo-yo. I wish I came off it a long time ago. I still haven’t had a period for 4 months and reading about after affects of depo this will be even longer before I get one. So please ladies although it’s great getting a injection only every 3 months. Do your research about it as there is a lot more side effects then what the nurses tell you and side effects that effect your relationships and day to day life.Read More Read Less

I could rant for hours but I'll keep it (kind of) brief for the sake of hoping people actually read this. I took depo for 6 years, starting at age 21, stopping at age 27, then switched to Mirena one year ago due to severe weight gain. I am now 28 and the depo effects are finally wearing off after a year of being off it. It wasnt until I got off depo that I realized the enormous effects (other than weight) that it had on me and my life. Pros: 1) Worked. No bleeding, no pain, no migraines. 2) Easy, no mess (like the ring), no nausea (like pills). Cons: 1) 55lb weight gain, very gradual. Thought it was just me getting older but I've already lost half a year later just from switching. 2) Excruciating sex. Caused thinning of vaginal wall lining and horrible dryness per my OBGYN. 3) Killed my libido (not just because of pain), made me feel dead and I had no desire. It was like a part of me was just snuffed out. Now that I switched I feel so flirty and sexy. 4) Tired and always operating on autopilot. Like a zombie. Now that I'm off, it feels like a fog has been lifted and I feel so alive and adventurous. So that’s my story. It worked, but its not worth it. Mirena solves all the same problems with none of the side effects. Depo changed my entire life for the worse and I didn’t even realize it. Don’t do it!Read More Read Less