Depo Provera User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sammmm
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 30, 2013

For Endometriosis "I got on the shot in April 2012 for many reasons. 1. I worked at the YMCA in the pool & I didn't want to worry about bleeding 2. My cramps were torture! I wouldn't be able to get out of bed. During the first month or so I did spot and have some cramps but they eventually stopped. I love the shot. I did gain some weight but that was some what my fault because I stayed unactive. But with a good diet and some exercise you won't gain weight! Recommend it to everyone!"

• Starr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2019

For Birth Control "This has ruined my life, took my Depo-Provera first shot on April 12th, 2019 and being on it I have massive mood swings, memory loss, headaches, I use to have 2 jobs and now have no desire to work. I use to be very very driven women and now I don't even want to leave my house/bed. I would never recommend this to anyone, I have never been in such a dark place in my life and have constant thoughts of deaths. My sex drive is gone and my relationship is in danger and so are my jobs. This makes me feel bad, evil, horrible, non stop. It's hard to smile laugh or have any joy at all. Please do not take this medication ever. It is just not worth it."

• key25...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm approaching the third calendar shot for me and now that I have began to bleed unexpectedly, I've taken the time to evaluate myself. Since beginning the Depo-Provera in February I've noticed a series of uncontrollable headaches as well as a spike in my blood pressure. I was administered a better dosage of hydrochlorothiazide to reduce the effects of this blood pressure spike but immediately proceeding my dosage I started experiencing this unexpected bleeding. Taken a back by such abrupt change this makes me reflect on the changes my body has experienced throughout the short course being administered Depo. I had even began to experience anxiety here and there, not to mention fatigue. Later came the abdominal cramps and pains with vaginal adverse side effect."

• Lany
• February 5, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started my first Depo-provera shot at the beginning of January and have been bleeding lots of bright red blood for about 2 weeks now. After reading everyone’s reviews about the nightmare not ending even after stopping the injection, I’m really regretting this decision. I’ve had the worst cramps ever and I’m bloated and feel exhausted everyday. Having a full period for 2 weeks is ridiculous and the fact this can last for months is stressing me out. I was very optimistic about trying out another form of birth control since I had issues with the combination pill. My doctor said I would experience just some light spotting until my body adjusted which isn’t accurate. Please avoid this injection at all costs! It isn’t worth the possibility of being stuck with these horrible side effects for months until it’s out of your system and maybe even beyond that! This was the worst mistake ever and not worth it."

• rayban
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on Depo for a year, and had my last shot om 7th March 19, when I was on depo I would have the occasional bleed but overall it suited me. However since I have stopped taking it OMGoodness....so I kept a diary. Injection wears off roughly 12/13 weeks after last injection so 1st week in June. 4 day bleed in July, 3 day bleed in August, 9 day bleed in September, 15 day bleed in October, 5 day bleed in November and get this...... last period started 30th November and today is the 12th January 2020 and I am STILL bleeding!!! Sick of my life!! I am off to the doctors tomorrow as I cannot handle this anymore 44 days of solid period (no let up) and I am done. If anyone had told me this might of happened then I would have for sure never ever take this injection."

• Bee
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started the Depo-Provera injection in Jan 2020 after I had my son in Dec 2019, all was well. I would have a period on the first month, it was long and heavy and then no period or spotting for 2 months. I was quite happy, then my OB had to go for a surgery in July, I was not due till August for the shot, so he said it would be fine to get the shot half a month early. O M G! Wish I didn’t listen to him. My periods have been longer that 15 days, then spotting in between and now a period again! It hasn’t been super heavy but it sure is annoying as anything! I’m due for a shot on Oct 7 2020 and I’m not going on it again! I’m diabetic and already exhausted from that, now this."

• Jem
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was advised to go on this as I have endo stage one I've been on it 9 months and it's been horrific I bled the first shot for 68 days then I spot constantly which is so infuriating worst decision I made going on this"

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I was weighing about 130lb in December 2019 when I got my first Depo-Provera shot. I gained 50 pounds and it's August 2020 !! I weight 180lb now. I have so many stretch marks on my legs. I wouldn't recommend at all. I have so much spotting randomly. I have nightmares almost every night. -100/10"

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2010

For Endometriosis "I was very unhappy on this drug. My pain was not reduced as it should have been. I spotted for the entire 6 months I was on it. I was extremely depressed, had no libido whatsoever and gained 20 pounds. This did not work well for me for this condition at all. Unfortunately once it is in your system you are stuck with it. It took a full year for my body to readjust once I was off it and to stop spotting. It was also hard to lose that weight afterwards."

• Rano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 14, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’ve been taking this for 20 years. It’s been fantastic! No periods, no side effects. Until now. I’ve been spotting for weeks. But I’ve also had to take steroids for arthritis. Probably related."

• Kxoxo
• June 10, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on the depo for over two years now. For the first 9 months I experienced light bleeding/spotting but the doctors told me to continue as it won't be long until my body got used to it. After my third shot the bleeding just stopped completely. It is best to carry on with it because I haven't had a period in over a year, just occasional spotting every couple of months if that. Weight gain was a problem for me but I'm not overweight and I can lose if I stick to a healthy diet. Other than that I've had no problem with the depo, it's really not as bad as people are making it out to be. Once you get past the months of bleeding you don't have to worry about a thing. :)"

• chris...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2012

For Amenorrhea "I have a really hard time taking estrogen birth control and I decided to get the Depo shot. After reading the reviews I was so scared I canceled my appointment to get it. After thinking about it I decided to just go ahead with it and see what happens. I've been on it a little more than 3 weeks and I've noticed that I am a little more tired and I have some pimples that are starting to go away. Other than that I haven't had any spotting, tender breasts, sex-drive changes, etc. Usually before my period I eat non-stop and have cravings and it's nice to not have that! I will write again to update how it's going in a few weeks. I wanted to let people know not to be terrified. It may work for you and if it doesn't just don't get another shot."

• Gaia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I took one depo provera shot in October 2019 and started a period 2 weeks later. Basically that period hasn't stopped till today February 4th 2020. I have tried other hormonal treatments to stop it and all that would happen is that it would stop and start again. Very heavy bleeding with huge clots. It's all very alarming and annoying. All this even though I didn't take the second shot in January. DO NOT TAKE IT!"

• Cv73
• October 27, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been using the Depo for 2 1/2 years now. I noticed during the first year I would spot lightly when I usually got my period and my cramps went away. After the first year my period pretty much went away for the most part. However, when I do occasionally get spotting, it lasts for about 2 weeks and it comes at random times. In the past year I can recall it happening three times. For me it still beats getting reglar periods and it has taken away my horrible cramps so I deal with it. The pill always made me sick no matter what brand I tried so that is another plus with the Depo. But everyone is different and everyone will react differently."

• vance...
• November 17, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I first tried the shot a few years ago. I only got one shot. For the very first time it lasted three months so did my period so I stopped. I now have a son and I went back to the Depo shot and my body has seemed to work with it now .. I talked with my doctor and she said that very common and to just go through with the 2nd and 3rd shot. Now I have no period and I don't have to remember to take a pill ... please give it another try"

• Alexa...
• March 24, 2014

For Endometriosis "I've only had one shot so far, but it has now been almost two months since I got the shot. I heard good things about this shot, and I was hoping it would take care of my really severe cramps! I skipped my period the month after I got the shot, but then the month after that, it came back. I would say my period is a lot lighter now, but it has lasted twice as long as it normally does. My cramps have been better, as they are now tolerable. But, they are still there. I have noticed a really big change in mood swings and emotions. I get in cranky moods WAY more often. At least once a day. I also have noticed that I cry super easily now, even over little things. Again though, it has only been two months. Maybe things will start to get better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2015

For Birth Control "It's very effective, I give it that. I didn't get pregnant. I've been on this birth control for 6 months and I've gained 40lbs. Yes.. 40!!! I ate healthy and exercised everyday. I DO NOT RECOMMEND if you want to keep you figure or plan to lose weight."

• Sadie...
• September 24, 2014

For Birth Control "I'm 15 years old. I'm a sophomore in high school. I started taking the Depo-Provera shot around my freshman year. It actually hasn't given me any bad side effects beside loss of hair, I haven't lost a lot a hair, and mood swings. My freshman year I weighed 155 and now I weigh 119. I'm 5'3 and haven't gained a pound from this shot yet. I hate shots but it's definitely worth taking for having no period. I haven't experienced depression or any of the other side effects except the ones listed above. But not everyone is the same. I would recommend talking to your doctor about it before jumping into taking it!"

• Comarr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on the Depo-Provera since November 2014 and I've been bleeding ever since. It's about time for my next shot and I will not be continuing to take this medicine. Whereas it may be effective but it's costing more money buying feminine hygiene products and it's seriously affecting my sex life. And I'm over the continuous bleeding."

• tnk
• November 30, 2014

For Birth Control "I got this shot a few weeks ago and my side effects are already horrible. I had anxiety before but now it's so much worse. My mood swings are unreal and my breasts have been so tender to the point where I can't touch them at all and they've grown a ton. Not to mention the few pounds I've already put on in the short time. I will never take the shot again. I don't recommend this form at all. Once you get the shot, not matter how miserable the effects are you can't do anything about it. Going back onto the pill once this wears off."

• Kristy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Do not take this depo provera shot. I have not stop bleeding and I took one shot gained 4 pounds because of the shot so I have stopped taking it and now I'm bleeding and it won't stop. It's been going on for months now. I never had problems with my period until after I had the depo provera. Don't take the shot you will not maybe ever to have kids again. Bleeding doesn't stop. This shot should be discontinued and off the market."

• M889810
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

For Birth Control "This shot has actually ruined my life. I had ONE shot and never went back for another. I would say the first month and a half was fine (no problems) but I started to notice weight gain which made me upset because since I started the shot I’ve watched what I ate religiously to avoid weight gain... another thing is the mood swings. They are extremely uncontrollable and not normal. I can say I’ve developed extreme depression and lack of energy to do anything. I would describe myself as outgoing and energetic. Since then I don’t know who I am anymore. Every other night I cry and if I’m not crying I’m just so annoyed at every thing, any small inconvenience to my life sends me in a downward spiral of emotions. This is without a doubt the worst thing that ever happened to me."

• Rye19...
• November 26, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "At first I loved this shot, no period and very minimal spotting for only a day or two, now I'm spotting for months at a time, clots with old blood, then fresh blood, then it stops then it starts and its irritating as hell. I've been spotting for two months now which has been a consistent occurance for the past year on this shot. I'm over it"

• Sharni
• December 18, 2014

For Birth Control "I've just gotten the second shot today, and I must say I love it, haven't had my period had the tiniest bit of spotting I still get cramps when I'm due for my period but nothing else. I have also not gotten pregnant at all. Probably the best decision I ever made."

• Confu...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 11, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on the Depo-Provera shot for 5 years, I love it, I haven't had a period since I got the first shot. Then one day randomly, I started spotting, I wasn't to concerned at first but the bleeding went on and got heavier over a span of 2 months (I had been trying to get into the doctors but that hadn't been working out). Finally I was able to talk to my doctor and it just turned out to be my body basically adapting to the progestin, so instead of coming in every 12 weeks I come in every 10 to 11 weeks depending on if I start bleeding."