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Eliminate terrible period symptoms.
by Reviewer52667
on July 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Severe joint pain, no sex drive, painful intercourse, irritability, lightheaded, fatigue, and excessive tiredness, but no periods or spotting whatsoever. Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X O Review: I took this drug a few years ago for a 2 year duration and am recalling similar side effects that Im experiencing now and hadnt realized then were related to this shot. I realize that everyone will react differently to any drug, however, many of the side effects Im experiencing other women seem to be experiencing at too high of a rate for my comfort. This shot would be great if I wasnt in a committed relationship and never planned to have sex, my relationship is suffering because I cant stand to be touched anymore by my boyfriend whom Ive been dating for 8 years. The shot works perfectly to eliminate periods in my system. However, Ive been waking up every hour of every night because of the joint pain which doesnt even seem to be treatable with the Percocet Ive been taking on a regular basis. Before this birth control method, I was taking Seasonique which was working perfectly with no side effects for me. The only reason I switched was due to my doctors recommendation because of occasional migraines that were caused by another medication I was taking at the time. 
Birth Control
by Reviewer52668
on July 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Immediately starving after getting the shot, constantly starving after getting the shot, joint pain in shoulder and knees, night sweats, vivid dreams, increased sense of smell, morning sickness, weight gain (almost 4 pounds in one month), bloating, depression, mood swings, fatigue and exhaustion, skin rash on face, hair falling out everyday, bleeding after sex, bleeding heavy for 10 days, passing HUGE clots, dizziness, sore breasts, decreased sex drive, ovary pains, alcohol aversion, smoke aversion, all over body aches. Time taken and dosage: 30 days1 shot 1X AN Review: Its like being pregnant, except you are not pregnant, constantly starving, taking SLIM SHOTS to reduce appetite. Cannot have sex because of heavy blood flow, feeling the worst that I have ever felt. Passed clots so large I was worried for 3 days. At least pregnancy has a purpose. I dont think that I can continue this treatment.
contraception
by Reviewer52669
on July 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Nausea, dizziness, pressure on temples, back ache, blurred vision, i was flinching at stupid things paranoia Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X M Review: I have come off the injection now. I was told that the only side effects wer abnormal bleeding. My nurse laughed at me when i mentioned all my other side effects i now know im not crazy.
to prevent pregnancy
by Reviewer52670
on July 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Weight Gain, Extreme Cramps in my abdominal and chest area, Head Aches, The worst stretch marks ever in the area around my uterus Time taken and dosage: 1 years 1X AN Review: Concerning my stretch marks that I have on my stomach. I know that they did not form naturally because they started to show in the form of a ring around my belly button! The stretch marks have gotten much worse, to the point where I cannot wear a bikini to the beach which is very disappointing. Naturally I get depressed about my self image since I have weighed more than I currently weigh yet when I look at my stomach I feel like I look horrible. I have tried using cocoa butter and Mederma to treat my stretch marks but I desperately hope that once I change my birth control the stretch marks will calm down and the theraputic lotions that I use will have a greater effect. I do not suggest this type of birth control and I personally feel stupid for taking it. I have been on depo for about a year and Im 19. I wish I wasnt as against pills but the shot is given too much credit in regards to my personal opinion that I formed from my experience. Perhaps the shot works better with others but I think that other than preventing pregnancy this shot created more problems than solutions. Therefore I dont advise others getting depo, even though the convenience makes the shot sound very appealing.
Birth Control
by Reviewer52671
on July 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Weight gain, fatigue, depression. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years 6X O Review: I am the kind of person who loses weight fast. I dont even have to do cardio.just sit ups and Ill lose weight. But now I am working out like crazy! I think to myself why am I not losing anything? and I finally figured it out.DEPO! I was 160 before I had my son and now I am just staying 190-200. I get depressed at random times.at least 3 times a week. I cry out of no where. I am also extremely tired through out the day. I feel drained and so lazy. I hate what Depo has done to me. My last shot was in June 2010 and I am just waiting for it to get out of my system. I am going to try everything and detox my body. I just pray to God that I dont get those nasty effects like never ending bleeding or more weight gain. TO ALL WOMEN.DONT TAKE DEPO PROVERA! IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE!!!!!
To control heavy bleeding
by Reviewer52672
on July 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: moody, stay emotional, severe abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, no sex drive, fatigue all the time, loss of hair. Time taken and dosage: 1X D Review: This is my first time taking the shot. I took the shot back in May to control my heavy bleeding. I would not recommend this shot to anyone. I started spotting June 8th. And every since I have been bleeding. The abdominal pain is unbearable. I ended up in the emergency room. I am still bleeding right to this day. They told me that this was to control my bleeding but I have bled more this way than having a normal period. At least I know what to expect when My period did start. I rather bleed for seven days and have a couple of days of heavy bleeding than the unknown of not knowing when you going to stop. this shot sucks. Im bleeding heavy and dropping clots and losing alot of blood to the point I feel as if im about to pass out. To anybody thats thinking about taking this shot, educate yourself and ask your doctor about the side effects cause my doctor didnt tell me anything and give me any type of information.
Responsible Married Woman
by Reviewer52673
on July 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: During: nausea, headaches, excessively tired, bled for 2 of the first 3 months, acne and eczema increased, reduced libidoAfter: no spotting or period at all since the end of the shot (it has been a little over 2 months), acne and eczema extremely unbearable, joint pains especially in jaw joint, greatly reduced libido, full body aches, random skin rashes, bloodshot eyes that will not go away Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X O Review: I am a 27 year old at 57 130 lbs. and healthy with the exception of this dreadful Depo in my system.This is the worst thing on the market for people trying to be responsible about having children when they still want to have children someday.I only see one reason to take Depo and that is to treat PCOS or for sterilization.My husband and I want to have children someday. I took the Depo because I wanted to be period free during our one year wedding anniversary in Mexico. Now, I have had no menstrual cycle and am concerned that I may need hormone therapy if we ever want to have a child.HOW TERRIBLE THAT THIS IS APPROVED SAFE!! SAFE!??? Really? From all these experiences, I would never imagine to call this SAFE.TAKE THIS OFF THE MARKET AND DOCTORS, PLEASE FULLY EDUCATE YOUR PATIENTS AND TALK THEM OUT OF THIS POISON. 
Birth control
by Reviewer52674
on July 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I was told that I probably ouldnt have a period with this, YAY! HOWEVER, I have been spotting since I started the shots in Jan. ALSO, I now have Menoraghia (heavy uterine bleeding) with HUGE clots. I have bled for 20 straight days. I am going to a different Dr. this Fri. Time taken and dosage: 6 months150 1X O Review: If not for the constant bleeding this would be a fabulous birth control for me.
BC
by Reviewer52675
on June 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: loss of about 1/3 of my hairlost 10 lbs in fist month (went from full B bra size to A) to much to list. Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X O Review: 1 shot feb. 2nd 09 (1year 4mts ago) OMG PLEASE HELP!! when will this END!!!!lost 10lbs first month of taking it and lost a full cup size! I have gained the 10lbs back but my breast did not come back w? that!! periods are still all messed up, my hair still falls out, I run 3x a week to stay active and tone up but my body just wont tone up. my breast are still @ a A cup but Im always still so Fatigue. when I wake up Im sleepy, I need a nap @ about 1 pm and 6pm. I noticed all this about a month after I got this shot! If you have any advice please let me no. Ive tryed talking to my DR but she blows me off and says it will get better BUT WHEN???? I dont no what to do any more I dont like living like this! I have a 6 year old little boy who wants me to play w/ him and I just cant Im always so sad and angry (oh yeah mood swings to) And my little boy says mommy why are you always so mean) yep thats how I know its the depo!! HELP PLEASE!
contraception
by Reviewer52676
on June 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: mood swings, weight loss due to depression which led to early stages of anorexia, dizziness, nausea constantly tired, severe abdominal pains, bleeding Time taken and dosage: 30 months 1X AN Review: DO NOT USE THE DEPO!!! (one injection once every 12 weeks) i went on the depo when i was 19 as it was far easier for me than taking a pill everyday, my local nurse recommended it saying it is one of the best forms of contraception. However now im 22 and have been off the depo for a year for a few reasons.6months into using the depo i started getting cramps and thought nothing of it then shortly after i started to feel slighty tired and light headed and quite emotional, after 12-18 months i started feeling extremely depressed and from there my side effects started, the final straw for me was after nearly 2 years i started to have light bleeding spells then when that stopped i have server abdominal pains to the point where i couldnt move. After serious discussion with my partner he agreed i should come off it clear my ststem of the drug and start planning a family. 6 months after i came off the depo my periods returned, irregular and after a year of no contraception we still have no baby and no sign of pregnancy so i started to do a bit of research. Doctors and nurses dont tell you how dangerous this drug is, it can make you infertile and can take anything from 6months to 2years for fertility to come back to normal, periods can take up to a year to return, your mental health can become effected -depression, emotion over drive hormones flying all over the place. Ill never ever go back on the depo and hope Ive helped you make your decision.
avoid getting pregnant
by Reviewer52677
on June 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: PANIC ATTACKS! Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X AN Review: I am now 27, I got a shot of this when I was around 20. Shortly after I got the shot I remember I had shortness of breath quite often, which led me into having panic attacks and hyper ventilating. I went to the E.R. 2x in one week. Im so glad I came on here because I was about to go on this again, thinking the panic attacks were coincidental.now I remember how much I hated the shot and couldnt wait for it to leave my body. I remember not being myself at all.locking myself in my room and sleeping all the time. It was horrible. Actually think Id rather get pregnant than go through that hell again.
Birth Control
by Reviewer52678
on June 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Constant Nausea. Time taken and dosage: 1X AN Review: I have taken Depo-Provera off and on since I was 17 and only recently I got back on it. The side effects of this medicine have been so extreme I suffer daily with tireness, vertigo, nausea, mood swings, body aches, cravings, digestive problems and just feeling terrible in general. Weight gain is normal, but my symptoms are that of pregnancy though I have been tested and are not pregnate. The biggest change is the nausea, constant when I get up in the morning and anytime I eat. I have been to the ER and they perscribed me something for the nausea, but it has been miserable for me and I can do nothing but wait until the hormones leave my body in a few months. I would highly suggest the pill to any woman who is considering birth control, as depos side effects are not worth it. I would also like to thank all the previous posters as your comments have helped my research greatly. The nausea is awful, if you are having the same symptoms and the doctors can find nothing else wrong with you, get off the Depo.
My sister was prescribed it
by Reviewer52679
on June 23, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Horrible anxiety! Moodiness, Even more irregular bleeding Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X O Review: Hi, im a concerned, outraged brother that found this site after recieving no help from the glorified, all-knowing Doctor. My sister started the shot due to heavy bleeding and irregularity. Her doctor put her Depo and after a few weeks of treatment she started showing signs of anxiety. So much so, she would regularly have panic attacks during class time. These attacks became so severe, her 4.0 gpa dropped to almost 2.0 because she couldnt sit through a single class. About a week after these side effects began, she saw her doctor again, but her doctor was clueless as to why she might be having these symptoms, and eagerly dismissed the idea that Depo could cause someone such harm. Really wish doctors were more concerned with helping people.
Ovarian cysts, hormone imbalance
by Reviewer52680
on June 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: extreme mood swings, fatigue, depression, hair loss, weight gain Time taken and dosage: 2 years 1X O Review: at 17 i was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and put on the pill. at 21, i decided i had had enough of the pill and went on the shot.huge mistake! in the past 2 years, i have felt like a completely different person. im tired all the time, always feeling depressed, and have extreme mood swings that effect my daily life. before depo, i used to have a thick head of hair, but ive lost half of it in 2 years. this cant go on anymore and i refuse to get the shot again!
Birth control, stop period pain
by Reviewer52681
on June 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: No sex drive whatsoever, depression, anxiety, moodswings. Time taken and dosage: 1 years 1X O Review: Depo is the best birth control in the world, as basically I cant bear for my partner to even hug or kiss me, let alone have sex. I force myself to have sex with him twice a week, but it makes me feel sick and I dread it when I know the time has come. Also, my periods totally disappeared for the first year, now I have been bleeding for 2 months. Moodiness and depression and crying for no reason. I cant wait to come of it. Men complain that using a condom doesnt feel nice for the few minutes they have to use one, well try feeling like crap every single day for a year!!
regulate monthy cycle
by Reviewer52682
on June 17, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: definitely insomnia, within a few days, swollen all over Time taken and dosage: 1 months 1X O Review: it has taken away menstrual pain and now I have no period
birth control
by Reviewer52683
on June 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Loss of desire to have sex, leg cramps, headaches, blurred vision, irregular bleeding, vile temper, poor memory Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years 1X AN Review: Not sure if my sympoms are due to taking depo, but after reading this i feel for certain some of my symptoms are caused by the depo. Ive had sex once in 6 months so I suppose you could argue it is good for birth control but I dont wamt to live like a nun. Im far more moody than normal for no reason and still feel mentally like Im having a period each month without actually havin one. 
prevent pregnancy and no menstrual
by Reviewer52684
on June 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Ive had a few mood swings but i think it was just my childs father that was pissing me off all the time i really doubt depo had anything to do with it honestly Time taken and dosage: 1X O Review: I love the shot ive been on it 4 months and im loving it. i have no menstrual cycle. I have a decreased appetite bc lord knows i dont wanna gain any weight. I guess it depends on how your body takes it bc if my damn hair would come out like im hearing it would be the end of depo for me bc i dont play about my hair
For extreme period pain
by Reviewer52685
on June 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: EXTREME mood swings, no energy/weakness, lightheadedness, heavy bleeding, rash, constant pain in my abdomen Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks 1X O Review: I was given this injection as I was told it could help me with my periods which are incredibly painful.I was told to expect some spotting and that was it.For the first 2 weeks after the shot everything seemed okay, I then developed a rash that went from my feet to my knees and from my hands to my elbows, antihistamies stopped the itch but the rash didnt go away for about 1/2 a week.Then I started to bleed. Not spotting. Proper HEAVY bleeding, clots and all.Initially I was in less pain than I would have been prior to having the shot, but by day 10 of the bleed, my pain was increasing more and more to a point where I was having to take the same old regimen of painkillers as I had done prior to the depo.Eventually the bleeding pettered out after 11 days, but I am left with constand and really bad pain in my pelvis, in the same 2 locations I have always experienced pain, and despite the fact the bleeding has stopped I am still on high strength painkillers for this pain and I dont know when it is ever going to stop.I also have a lot less ebergy than usual; I was running 20k a day on my crosstrainer but now I struggle to stand up from the setee without a wave of lightheadedness hitting me.The bleeding has caused me to go anaemic again (so much for light to non-existant periods!!) I also had the most unbalanced mood swings about a week prior to, and during, my 11 day bleed, ranging from feeling suicidal to teary, angry, all very negative.I wish I had never had th
No period, can have sex when I want
by Reviewer52686
on June 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: My side affect on the shot is that I want to have sex all the time. So I love it, its the best thing that ever happen to me Time taken and dosage: 5 years 1X AN Review: The shot isnt for everyone, I been on the shot for five years and I just love it. And I know a few more people thats on the shot and they love it also. Its just different for everyone
prevent pregnancy
by Reviewer52687
on June 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: slight mood swings, but very rarely and easily reconziable. Time taken and dosage: 2 years 1X O Review: I was on 1 year, off a year and back on for a year after that. I havent been on it in 2 or more years. I believe that it may have caused a heavier period now or thats just age. I plan on getting back on it this month. The was one time i can remember getting more upset than normal. Other than that, I love it. I will start to take more calcium after reading this though. Thats a good idea.
Birth Control
by Reviewer52688
on June 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Lost weight was the only plus. Was Moody, had low labido, and got depressed quiet often. Time taken and dosage: 3 years 1X AN Review: Dont Take it!!! I hate that my doctor recommened it. i had my last shot July 2009 and still have not had a period. I lost my insurance so i had to quit and im glad i did now that i no the side effects. I recently got my insurance back and going to my ob/gyn and finding out why i have had a period for almost a year and if ill ever get one back. I was only 16 when i started the shot, and ive always dreamed of kids in my future, now i might not have any or their could be serious life threating side effects. it may have crushed my future! 
Not wanting a period/birth control
by Reviewer52689
on June 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: None of the normal side effects, increase sweating Time taken and dosage: 14 years 1X O Review: I guess Im one of the lucky ones. I actually love the shot and have not had any of the normal adverse side effects. The very first doctor that put me on the shot in 1996 told me to take at least 1000 mg of calcium a day. I did and with calcium supplements and excerise my bone density test have come back normal. I have put on a few pounds but considering I started the shot at 22 and am now 36, I attribute the small weight gain to age, not eating healthy and not excersing as much. I do sweat more and noticed the increase sweating within a year of starting the shot so I dont know if the two are related, but it makes since that they are. However, I havent noticed anyone else mention an increase in sweating. Ive had many discussions with my OBGYN regarding the shot and he has said as long as my bone density test come back fine, I can stay on the shot.
Birth Control
by Reviewer52690
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Good- skin cleared up, sex-drive went up. Bad- gained 15-20lbs., hungry often. Time taken and dosage: 2 years 1X O Review: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I shouldve know since the beginning. My body seems to have become dependent on this horrible shot. Toward the end of the three months, Id start to bleed sooner and sooner. First Id start to spot a couple days before I was scheduled for my next shot, and then I started spotting a week before, and then two weeks, and the spotting turned into heavy bleeding. Two years down the road of dealing with this, I decided to stop taking the Depo Shot because I started a heavy flow A WHOLE MONTH before my next shot. As of 6/3/10, its been three months since I started bleeding, and theres no sign of it letting up. The MAIN REASON I decided on the Depo Shot was because it was a simple shot once every ninety days, instead of taking a pill same time every day. Now Im stuck with a never ending period- 1,000 times more difficult to deal with than a pill.
Contraceptive
by Reviewer52691
on June 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Incredible weight gain. 11Kg from last injection to now. 1 and a half stone since taking it. No other side effects but told to come off by doctors because of weight and height. Im only 5ft and now weigh 9 stone which is too heavy for my height. Time taken and dosage: 365 days 4X AN Review: I wish I was warned about the weight gain properly. I was told I would gain a little bit. Not that much!
birth control
by Reviewer52692
on June 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Made my hair fall out! When I went in for my last shot, I mentioned to the nurse that my hair was getting thin right on top of my scalp, just behind my forehead and bangs. She shrugged and said Thats one of the side effects. I was horrified! They never told me that during any of the consultations! I quit the shot immediately. That was 10 years ago and my hair never grew back! Time taken and dosage: 1 years 1X O Review:
birth control
by Reviewer52693
on May 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: i had almost no side effects! i had a period once a shot. that means once every three months. Time taken and dosage: 4 years 1X D Review: i was the skinniest i have ever been on the shot! i am 58 and was down to 132 ilbs. i got off the shot to have my tw daughters and now i am back on! i cant wait to be that skinny again!
Birth Control
by Reviewer52694
on May 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN, mood swings, loss of interest Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years 1X AN Review: I gained just under 40 pounds in the year and a half I was on depo. I experienced severe mood swings that I couldnt explain, I always felt anxious and I started getting calcium deposits that my doctor unofficially attributed to the Depo shot. These deposits started developing on my wrists, but I now have them under my upper eyelids. It makes it nearly impossible to see anymore. I need glasses and Ive had several surgeries to try to correct the situation. I have been off of depo for years now but am still affected by it. I certainly would not recommend this form of birth control to anyone else as I have has SUCH a negative impact. =/
birth control and no more periods
by Reviewer52695
on May 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: No periods, no bleeding, no mess, no fuss, no bloating, no mood swings, no pain and no interruptions for vacations, swimming, sex, exercising - Happy! Time taken and dosage: 4 years1 1X O Review: I had started taking Depo 4 years ago then read some of the horror stories and even though I was having no bad side effects I stopped and immediately my life long horror story of heavy bleeding for 3 weeks with pain that would keep me in bed for at least 2 days then maybe I would get a 1 week reprieve before it would all happen again. So I talked to my doctor and stared back on it and couldnt be happier. I know drugs react differently to different people but I also see a pattern in the women with bad side effects that most of them are in their early 20s and have been on it for sometime.
No getting pregnant and period.
by Reviewer52696
on May 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: Painful sex, bleeding for two months straight, pain in the pelvic area, mood swings, aggression. Time taken and dosage: 2 months 1X M Review: I dont recommend this to anyone at all. It is the worst mistake i have done and i am only seventeen. It hurt while having sex as well as bleeding every time after we were finished. I still hurts and I havent been on the shot for almost 10 months now. DONT TAKE IT.
To Prevent Ovarian Cysts
by Reviewer52697
on May 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: nausea, headaches, hair loss, fatigue, depression, suicidal thoughts, vision changes, eye and nose dryness, bled for 3 weeks straight, more cramps, digestive distress Time taken and dosage: 1 times 1X O Review: This shot has made me so nauseous I can barely eat or drink. I ended up dehydrated in the hospital. I had an endoscopy and biopsies taken to check on my stomach (normal they say) because my digestive system is so screwed up since about 2 weeks after getting this shot. I am losing more hair than normal. I have headaches daily. My eyes are so dry I had to buy glasses because I couldnt wear my contacts any more. My nose is so dry it bleeds when I blow it. I bled for 3 weeks and had cramps the entire time, then stopped bleeding and I have no idea what to expect there. My stomach is so screwed up I have to take prescription nausea medication on a daily basis and can no longer eat all the great foods I used to enjoy. The nausea made me so miserable I called a suicide hotline when I realized I was having suicidal thoughts - I just want the nausea to stop. The nurse practitioner who gave me this, Kristin Branche of Phoenix/Tempe, lied to me about the possibility of side effects. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH - Medical professionals are clueless about the dangerous effects of this horrible poison. I had it once a month and a half ago and cant wait for it to be out of my system.
Pregnancy prevention
by Reviewer52698
on May 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Facial Hair, Weight Gain, Decreased Sex Drive, Moody Time taken and dosage: 9 years 1X O Review: I have been taking Depo off and on for 9 years. I have experimented with other things here and there but always go back to it. Every time I have stopped taking it my period returned right away. While taking it I never have bleeding except when my next shot is almost due. When I was younger I had no bad side effects at all. However, I am getting older now and I think its impacting me differently. Over the last few years I have gained 20 pounds, and its hard to get the pounds off and keep them off. I do find myself very, very, hungry sometimes for about a week at a time. I am also growing a lot of hair on my chin and will have to get laser hair removal. My sex drive is all but gone now, I have noticed that when my next shot is due my sex drive increases. I also find myself having days where every little things tics me off. It was a good friend until the last few years. I plan to discontinue using it for good.
pre-essure tubal procedure required
by Reviewer52699
on May 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: SEVERE post-pardum after 7th child triggered by shot. 25lb weight gain in 2months.insomnia, loss of libido, pelvic pain and bloating, feeling pregnant/tired, hungry, depressed, suicidal. Time taken and dosage: 1 times 1X O Review: I am now dependant on Zoloft to keep me even chemically. I was suicidal and unable to pray myself out, or go to counseling or anything I would normally do. I am also seeing a weightloss doctor to help. He was immediately concerned that I had taken depo. He is giving me b12 shots every 5 days to help balance me out. My poor husband is having to deal with my loss of interest from the shot and the Zoloft. I hope my system clears soon. I have heard it could take up to 9 months for one shot to clear your system. Please DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG.
pregenancy prevention
by Reviewer52700
on May 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: I have become a shell of a woman. I cry uncontrollably. I have muscle and joint pain to the point of stroke. I have panic attacks. Beyond panic attacks. Complete mental breakdowns. This has never happened in my 36 years. My chest is tight, my mind racing or compleltey full of depressive thoughts. I cannot stop sleeping now, whereas I could not sleep at all before. Both sleeping symptoms all in 2months. Breast-tenderness, nausua, blurred-vision.I was a happy person before. I have lost my job, about to lose my boyfriend. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! I am currently cramping and making my best effort to keep away from pharmatcuticals of all kinds. Please help me, GOD! Time taken and dosage: 60 days 1X AN Review:
just got married wanted to wait 4 b
by Reviewer52701
on May 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: headaches, severe mood swing bleed for 22 days straight,signs of pregnancy, and extreme weight gain Time taken and dosage: 1 times? 1X O Review: i was suppost to recieve another shot the begining of jan 2010 and didnt still havent had a period have tons of signs of pregnancy all tests have been negative. had a period for twenty two day during the time the shot was still in my system
Birth Control
by Reviewer52702
on May 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 16.0 Side effects: I have experienced increased MOOD SWINGS as in crying for no reason, becoming more DEPRESSED than usual, and alsoSNAPPING AT PEOPLE and everything AGGITATES/AGGRAVATES me. i already have a past with emotional issues and Depo-Provera just increased and highly intensified them. I also have frequent HOT FLASHES, and more HEADACHES than usual.Other than these side effects i am very pleased. i would recommend this because its convenient(for me) and it gets the job done. stops my period and protects me from becoming pregnant. I have been with the same man for years now and we never worn a condom(kind of stressful and nerve-wracking), but with Depo i am less stressed and he has come in me before and i havent become pregnant!:) Time taken and dosage: 2 months 1X AN Review:
birth control
by Reviewer52703
on May 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: no periods which is great. No negative side effects. Use to suffer from very painful periods which would put me in bed. I am really enjoying the loss monthly cycle. Time taken and dosage: 12 years12 weeks 1X O Review: I love this form of contraception. No ruined vacations due to periods. No negative side effects for me. But I never had side effects with the pill in the past either like alot of people have. My overall health is very good; diet and working out. For those with no side effects, you will love this form of contraception. Makes intimacy carefree due to effectiveness of drug in the prevention of pregnancy and no periods.
for birth control
by Reviewer52704
on May 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 16.0 Side effects: Heavy bleeding, on and off for three months, a increased sex drive, no weight gained. Time taken and dosage: 6 months30MG 1X D Review: I have only experienced REALLY HEAVY bleeding, my doctors havent told me why though. I have been bleeding for 3 months. I got the shot in jan. and it now may. so its not that bad. I have had a big increase in my sex drive, no weight gain at all, im health all but for the heavy bleeding. I recromend this form of birth control for women who know they can handle the spotting and that dont want to have kids right away.
period every 2 weeks
by Reviewer52705
on May 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I have noticed terrible hair loss, oily hair, big big painful pimples. No other side effects yet. Time taken and dosage: 2 monthsnot sure 1X O Review: I started taking the depo shot as I have been on estrogen b. control pills in the past for frequent periods. I noticed hair loss before the change in pills but now the hair loss is coming on faster. Cant keep the grease out of my hair! My skin is very oily. Giant papules. Thinkin of getting my tubes tied cus no hormone therapy is worth this. Oh, on top of the hair loss, just brushing my hair makes my scalp feel like it is sunburned. But it did alleviate the frequent yeast infections(1every 2 1/2 weeks) which was another reason i went on it. I am switching to bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Pills gave me a headache
by Reviewer52706
on May 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Weight gain, depression Time taken and dosage: 90 days 1X AN Review: WOW, I just had a light bulb go off in my head today. I have been wondering what in the world is wrong with me! I had taken depo for 7 years before i had my son and never experienced any side effects and thought it was the best birth control ever. Everyone i knew hated it and i didnt understand why. 3 months ago i decided to get back on it because pills were giving me headaches. I just had my second shot yesterday and i am regretting it with everything i am. To know that i have 3 months plus of hell to go through before i get this out of my system. I am so depressed, i care about nothing, have no energy to do anything. Oh and the weight gain just mulitiplies the depression.Would not recommend this drug to anyone because if you experience the adverse effects there is nothing you can do to get it out of your system!
to thin uterus for surgery
by Reviewer52707
on May 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I have had scalp hair loss, acne, weakness, nervousness, hair growth on my face and a big brown spot the size of a nickel came up on my face. Ive had constant bleeding for 6 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 3 months30 mg 1X O Review:
birth control
by Reviewer52708
on May 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: bleeding your life out,crying for no reason,loss of sex drive,tired weight gain, false pregancy signs Time taken and dosage: 1 times 1X O Review: i got the depo shot for the first time 1-21-10 OMG why the hell did i do that. Feb comes no period hmmm I thought i was pregant simply because the same signs I was having wit my 1st child was starting to happen so I went to the clinic and nope wasnt pregant I was jus starting to get serious with my bf and april came and I started my period no big deal I thought so I WAS WRONG I bleed something terriable for 2 1/2 weeks straight then when I finally stopped bleeding For 1 day I started again and for the whole month of april I bleed every 3 days. Then for like the last four days of the month no bleeding. Sex was horriable trying to make love to my Man was so hard because for the 3 days that I didnt bleed we tried but I just wasnt into it I layed there with no drive at all I felt like crap because Im in love with him and to fill nothing while you make love with you man is terriable. April 18th was the day I was due back for the shot did I get it HELL NO NO WAY I WOULDNT WISH THIS TO The PPL WE ARE AT WAR WITH if your doctor try to recommend you to this RUN & RUN FAST this is close to LIFE IN JAIL thats jus how bad this shot is. Imagine bleeding damn near every time after you have sex my boyfriend is the love of my life and guess where hes been sleeping on the couch. He is mad at my lack of drive. And hes been sleeping there on and off for a month May is here and I bleed for 6 days heavy and thought i WAS OFF but depo had a surprise for me I bleed right after intercorse. Mi
birth control and stop periods
by Reviewer52709
on May 7, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I am having such bad mood swings it is driving me nuts!!! I have struggled with depression for a large part of my life but have really gotten control of it with the help of prozac but now with the depo shot, i feel myself slipping down at times its an awful feeling. I hate it I cant wait for these three months to be over. never again getting this shot. I pray for those around me having to deal with these mood swings, i do my best to control them. I do not recommend depo! Time taken and dosage: 1 months 1X O Review:
Contraceptive
by Reviewer52710
on May 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Dry skin, decreased sex drive, horrible depression, anxiety, nausea, loss of fertility, no period for 7 months even though i only had the shot once, weight gain, blurred vision, back pain, hot flashes Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X AN Review: I want to get pregnant and havent used ANY birth control since the shot a year ago and nothing has happened even though were trying. sex hurts, im always dry. I really want a baby and depo seems to have stolen my fertility.
Birth Control
by Reviewer52711
on May 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: consistant spotting for 1 month and counting! easily angered or offended. Always frusterated, insecure, and pain in my pelvis and back Time taken and dosage: 1X D Review: I started the depo when i was 16 and only took one dose. I felt like i was always pmsin but without any period. I gained weight and i was very unhappy with the shot so i discontinued it. I went back on it recently and now i feel angry and tired all the time. I havnt stopped spotting for a month now and its so frusterating. Everyone has different reactions with different types of medications Howver , even with that in mind, I wouldnt recommend this shot. It hurt me emotionally and physically. and was terrible experience
birth control
by Reviewer52712
on May 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: extreme mood swings, increased anxiety lasting longer than a day, severe depression, a period lasting for 3 weeks (non-stop bleeding), cramping during the entirety of the 3 week period, decreased sex drive, confusion Time taken and dosage: 5 months 1X AN Review: Depo is terrible. I wish I could go back in time and knock the syringe out of the doctors hand. If you are thinking about Depo, please, please, please do your research and for your own sake keep reading this post. Before Depo I had mild anxiety, but it was completely manageable and I rarely had panic attacks. I was deeply in love with my boyfriend and generally very happy with my outlook on life. I have been on Depo for 5 months and they have been the worst 5 months of my life. For the first couple of weeks, I had random fainting spells and even hot flashes (I am 20!) accompanied with nausea and confusion. I felt tired and worn out all the time, and would cry for no reason. It worried my family, friends, and my boyfriend. They warned me not to get the extra shot. But it was so convenient, so I just had to. So I did. Big mistake. Since my second shot I have had numerous anxiety attacks spurred on by basically nothing, crazy thoughts no normal person would ever think, trouble sleeping, decreased sex drive, and moderate to severe depression. I dont know who I am anymore and I have no idea what I want. I just want to stop feeling this way. I still have about a month and a half left on this shot, and I cant wait for it to be over. Please, please think twice before going on Depo. I wish I had.
Birth Control, Period problems
by Reviewer52713
on May 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: BITCHINESS, TIREDNESS, BLOATINESS, BLEEDING, PAIN WITH SEX, HUNGRY, WEIGHT GAIN Time taken and dosage: 2 years30 1X AN Review: ALMOST CAUSED ME CANCER ON MY UTERUS BECAUSE OF THIS HORRIBLE MEDICATION, THE WORST DAMN MEDICATION ON THE PLANET :( IT BASICALLY RUINED MY BODY! DONT TAKE THIS. I GOT PREGNANT ON IT AND MISCARRIEDI bled for a month before my actual needle was due, wondering why my bf pulled out and be blood every where after sex, painful sex like my innerds are being RIPPED. Lots of problems, cramps, extremely bloatiness, back pain, loss of sex drive or overdrive of wanting it, hornmonal problems, unexpected bleeding, pregnant symptoms which I wasnt, ANTIBIOTICS CAUSES MAJOR PROBLEMS for your body, DISCHARGE AT IRREGULAR TIMES Mucus discharge that smell funny and dark in colour or clear from Vagina. I dont recommend ANYONE TAKING IT.CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED!!
reduce hot flashes
by Reviewer52714
on May 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: extreme irritation and nervousness Time taken and dosage: 1X O Review: did not reduce hot flashes
birth control
by Reviewer52715
on May 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Bloating, extreme tiredness, hair loss, extreme cramps, extreme cramps after orgasm, painful sex, some bleeding after sex. Time taken and dosage: 3 years 1X AN Review: I am currently 19 and have taken the shot since I was 16. I am still on the shot for I just got one april 22nd, 2010. My mom has noticed changes in my mood and says I have mood swings. I currently feel depressed a lot, my sister does hair and has noticed my hair has gotten A LOT thinner, I cannot go a day without taking atleast a 3 hour nap and I get 7-8 hours a night as it is. I have no sex drive and when I do have sex it is very painful. I will wake up in the middle of the night and have bad cramps that feel like charlie horses. And I get cramps about everyday and feel like I am going to puke. None of these symptoms happened at first but they have all been more noticeable in the past year. I go see my doctor thursday and will not be getting my next depo shot thanks to this site.
Fibroids
by Reviewer52716
on April 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: immediate forgetfulness, irrational thinking, depression, fatigue, explosive anger, mood swings, blurred vision, dizziness, constant bleeding and menopause Time taken and dosage: 3 months30 mg 1X M Review: I will NEVER, recommend this drug! Its terrible, and it should be taken off the market! I feel that additional medical research will not improve this drug! I got my first shot in January 14, 2010. An hour later, I was forgetful, paranoid, anxious & confused. I skipped my menses that month. In February, I started to spot, this then increased, bleeding more throughout the months. There were times when I passed very large dark red blood clots. I visited my doctor and explained my symptoms, as well as my altered state of mind. I asked him if there was something that he could prescribed to stop the bleeding and to counter act the drug to get it out of my system. He replied I would need a D- for some reason, he didnt complete the last part of his sentence, he was going to say a D & C. He changed direction and said that I would need to take another shot. I told him there was no way that I would take another shot and how in the hell could he have the audacity to recommend that I take the shot again even after Ive told him what Im been going through. He called me later on that night (feeling guilty) to check on me, he said I dont blame you for not wanting to take another shot. I feel extreme anger, I have a drug in my system that has to wear out. April 15 - 25th I had a very heavy menstral with large dark clots. From April 26th - 29 nothing, now today, the 30th I went to the restroom and noiticed that Im starting to spot. Well, I thought all |
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