Depo Provera for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Magzx
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2016

"I've been on depo provera since October I had to switch to this as I was getting migraines from the pill I was on, I've just gotten my 3rd injection 2 days ago. It's the best choice I ever made!! I know a lot of people get bad side effects but I got none, I got no bleeding and my periods have stopped completely which is a bonus as I used get extremely bad cramps. I have had an increased sex drive which is a good benefit and if anything my boobs have gotten a small bit bigger and I've maintained my weight! I was put on this merely for contraception as I'm 18 with a boyfriend but I couldn't recommend this more, I read reviews before I got it and was terrified but it's worth a shot if you're unsure!"

• Jenny
• August 19, 2020

"This is a disaster for wasting undies and products. Real sick of this brown sludge for the past almost 3 months. I recommend switching. Only went on this to avoid the yeast infections that Junel Fe gave me"

• Tia
• December 26, 2014

"Depo as a birth control I guess it worked, everything else just went wrong! I only had one shot and dont think I will ever go back. Within two weeks of getting the injection I got really bad headache, depressed, abdominal cramps, flash bleeding vomiting , unstable gate , memory loss, my face broke out, lost a bunch of weight, optic nerve damage, I went into svt and the list goes on. My whole life turned upside down. So yes it may work for some people with no side effects but it has damaged my life"

• Amy...
• February 6, 2009

"I have used Depo-Provera since I was 16. It started to control my period as it was irregular, and ended up years later as birth control. I have never had a period since my first injection, also never had any side effects. This is an awesome idea for someone who is irregular or just hates that time of the month. The only bad side to this medicine is I have lost a lot of bone density in the 8 years I have used it. My advice is take lots of calcium while using this drug. Other then that it's great and I have recommended it to others in my years of using it and will continue to."

• lnzlue
• December 18, 2014

"I got my shot in the middle of October and I don't like it. I'm not pregnant but that may be because my sex drive is completely nonexistent. I can't lose much weight even though I am breastfeeding and following Weight Watchers. I have random bleeding and my vagina is incredibly dry. Not renewing my shot next month."

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2023

"I received my depo shot a bit over a month ago. Two days after I started having migraines. The migraines progressed over time and I’m at the point where I have been unable to go to school, the gym, and just have a life whatsoever. I’ve had three phone appointments and three in-person appointments trying to fix these migraines and nothing works. I’ve been on at least 7 different pain medications including Imitrex, Zofran, naproxen, etc. Nothing works. I have back pain and neck pain every day with these headaches, along with constant hot flashes that make me drip sweat and always feel tired, fatigued, drowsy, and nauseous feeling like I’m going to throw up. I’ve always had perfect health and since this shot, I’ve been stuck in bed for a month. It also kills your appetite (they say it makes you gain weight) but I don’t have an appetite and I’m constantly losing weight. The doctors do nothing for me, they just throw a bunch of medications at me that makes it worse."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2015

"Pros: Effective (Always was on time for my injection) No period No more PMS Cons: Cramping on and off throughout a year on Depo shot Gained 50 pounds within a year Raised blood pressure Nervousness and dizziness"

• TXano
• March 26, 2016

"So im 17, I got the shot a little over a week ago. So far nothing but good to report here. However where I got the shot (arm) was pretty sore for like 5 days, and I'd say I probably had slight depression for a few days afterwards, but now I'm back to normal. I also had an increase in appetite which is probably why alot of people have gained weight.. im a health nut so appetite is something I control on a regular basis. The best thing is that my boobs grew MAJOR!!"

• raisi...
• September 23, 2013

"Depo-Provera has changed my life. I am now period and yeast infection free. Which is a HUGE deal for someone who has suffered from yeast infections 1x a month for the past 4 years as well as heavy painful periods. Haven't had a period since my first shot which was 7 weeks ago. I am a healthy 28 year old, aside from suffering from migraines. I have not had any side effects from Depo-Provera, no acne, hair loss, weight gain, etc."

• Thully
• January 19, 2013

"Been on Depo Provera shot for 2 months. Don't know if it's still early not to experience any side effects. I'm still happy on it and looking forward to my next shot. The only thing I've noticed is weight loss, which I don't have a problem with, but so far so good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 25, 2020

"I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! I was 110lb now I’m 150lb I gained 40 pounds. my breasts are always tender and I’ve been on my period for a month now. It was good at the start I had no periods but I was moody as anything. I work out everyday 3 times a day I’m highly active and on a strict diet but that didn’t stop me from gaining all this weight. Not to mention now I have to get a breast reduction. I rate Depo-provera Negative —1000000000/10"

• Jan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2020

"I wouldn't even rate this as a 1. It has destroyed my life!! I gave birth in November 2019 and had my first injection in January during our postnatal check up. I started bleeding in March with light spotting which has continued to this day but now heavy bleeding. I only had the one shot!! I don't sleep at night with worry and have contacted the doctors a number of times about the bleeding. Would not recommended!!"

• Jordan
• September 20, 2014

"Honestly the best birth control i've been on. I had to switch from the pill to the shot due to medications I am on and I have had no problems with this birth control. Of course I gained a couple pounds but thats just a given. I gained maybe five pounds so nothing drastic. Will continue to use!"

• Britany...
• January 6, 2014

"I have been on this birth control since I was 16, I am now 21. I was not sexually active til 17. I didn't really have any interest in sex until I was 19, referring to sex drive. Depo was the best decision I ever made the first 3 years, then my body starting having random cramps from time to time. I could be walking and I would have to stop for 2 minutes. I wouldn't move. I would have discharge. I had 2 day periods for 2 years every 3 months right before my next shot .. Now I'll spot for a couple weeks. I started at 112 now I'm 121 . I never had a problem with gaining weight. I'm still not pregnant. So I'll stay on this because the pros outweigh the cons."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 21, 2014

"When I was 16 I had the WORST period. Major cramps to where I couldn't go to school, bloated super bad. So my dr. Recommended the shot. I got it. And since then I've had not even the slightest spotting. And it's been 2 years. One night the condom broke completely and I was so worried. But didn't get pregant. I've gained 5-10 pounds over the course. But I for sure recommend."

• JadeVJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2013

"I hate to be another bad contributor but... I basically, started out fine. No period for the first month. Then I was bleeding for the next two months. The worst part, gave me the most ridiculous acne of my life. I have never broken out on my jaw line & cheeks before this shot, so that was very strange & painful. I have been off of Depo & switched to Trinessa & am on my 4th pack. I STILL am trying to get my skin normal and regulate the hormone change. And I'm waiting for the dark spots from my acne from months ago to disappear. It's nice to not remember a pill, but because I had such bad side effects I didn't even try to get my second shot. "

• moons...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 6, 2022

"It genuinely ruined my body. I no longer menstruate, I inadvertently gained 40 pounds, my mood has never been the same with worsening mental health. I wish I never put this stuff into my body. Good chance that I'm infertile now despite never having problems with my reproductive system-- I used to have very regular periods and a healthy sex drive, now reduced to nothing. Please, please do yourself a favour and stick to a pill."

• London
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 22, 2013

"I have been on Depo for 3.5 years now and the first entire year I had spotting almost everyday. After that I would only get my period about a week after I would get a new shot which last at least a full week but are very light. I love this birth control because I don't have to remember to take a pill every day. I didn't experience weight gain, I actually lost weight after taking the shot but I did experience some acne which I am not sure is because of the Depo or just minor adult acne. I definitely recommend this method for birth control!"

• Mik
• March 7, 2019

"Depo provera was awful. I gained over 35 pounds. I couldn't stop eating. I was extremely depressed. I couldn't even drive over a bridge without getting anxiety. Unfortunately, it took over a year for me until it completely was out of my system. I feel like I wasted almost two years of my life on that stuff. I was also a slave to going to the doctor every couple of months. This thing NEEDS to be off the market and I'm glad people are starting to come to their senses about Depo-provera. I do NOT RECOMMEND."

• dv43
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2016

"WARNING! I received two injections, and it was the worst 6 months of my life. This should come with EXPLICIT warnings, but didn't. I came down with severe anxiety and depression. My life fell apart and I had to leave town to regroup. My interpersonal relationships unravelled. I was so depressed I couldn't move. I saw a pyschiatrist and he suggested that the depression could very well have been due to the depo shot - he's seen it affect others like this as well. Also, I rapidly gained 15-20 lbs. It's been 8 months since my last injection and I am ECSTATIC to report my period finally came back. It can take that long to leave the system! This is a dangerous drug. Monitor your mental health closely. In fact don't do it"

• Laura...
• July 17, 2013

"(July 17, 2013) Just received my second Depo-Provera shot yesterday. I am very pleased with this form of birth control because it is so quick, convenient, and nothing has to be done before or after sex. Personally, my only downside is weight gain. I've gained about 10 pounds and have a love/hate relationship with my newer curves (although I must say my boyfriend doesn't seem to mind them). I have not gotten my period since starting the Depo but only some light spotting a few days before I was due for my next injection. Overall, I am happy and will continue using Depo-Provera for birth control."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2019

"I would never EVER recommend Depo-Provera as a birth control option to ANYONE!! I had my first shot around 3 weeks ago. I’ve had crippling headaches ever since. Constantly feel sick, mood swings and the onset of depression is QUICK!! I honestly cannot wait for this shit to get out of my body! DO NOT EVER TRY THIS! Condoms are the safest as no hormones put into the body and will save you a lot of hassle!!!"

• Wishes
• January 5, 2020

"I got this shot back on June 23rd 2019 and sadly to this day I am still bleeding. I never returned for the second shot and have been on the pill to try and help but sadly it doesn’t. I guess I now have to accept the fact that this is part of my life now and hope that it will eventually stop. I am depressed because of this and it’s really hard each day seeing the bleeding. I have never had any trouble before and I wish I saw this site because I would not have gone through with the shot. I hope this post helps one person not go through what I have to each and every day. I am 35 and am now look at a hysterectomy to fix the issue because I could imagine living like this forever. 7 months is straight bleeding. This shouldn’t be available."

• Amy
• December 24, 2019

"The Depo provera shot destroyed my body. I took the 3 month shot & gained 30 lbs within the first two months of my first (and only) shot. I have huge stretch marks from how fast I gained weight. At the time I was very active, eating healthy, & had a high metabolism. After the weight gain my doctor told me I am at very high risk for heart disease now. I had anxiety attacks daily, & my depression peaked for the long 3 months. My depression continued to be horrible for following months. I have had no luck getting pregnant for the last year since I took it. After the first 3 months, I had an extremely painful period that lasted a month. The depo provera shot literally pumps you full of enough hormones to last for three months. I would not suggest it to anybody. Here I am over a year later, with the worlds slowest metabolism, and I can’t even look at myself in the mirror without seeing all the weight I gained. It plummeted me into depression and pain that I hope no one else has to experience."

• Melly
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 16, 2019

"Read a lot of negative stuff about the Depo after getting my first shot, made me paranoid as anything. For me it's been perfectly fine so far, currently coming up to my third shot. No massive hormonal changes or mood swings, no weight gain everything is working well."