Also known as: Depo-Provera, Depo-Provera Contraceptive, Depo-SubQ Provera 104
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I have been bleeding for six months now! I was on the Depo for three years then, I went off of it. I am 35lb heavier and my eating habits and work outs never changed. I felt horrible all the time, headaches, back pain. As birth control it sure works great.
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Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Multiple cervical polyps: I have been taking this medication for 3 months, for 14 days each month. Side effects include increased hunger (actually I am pleased about this as I am rarely hungry and don't really enjoy food). I have read that it can cause depression, but for me it is the opposite. I am far less depressed and have more energy and feel less overwhelmed. The effects only last for the 2 weeks that I am taking it each month. My body seems to love this medicine. It is too soon to ascertain whether my polyps have shrunk/disappeared. I am going to be re-tested in three months. If it hasn't worked then I am going to try the Mirena coil.
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I first started Depo-Provera due to irregular and heavy menstruation. The first month was the worst, with several side effects that did go away after the second shot. I had severe breast tenderness, with some lymph node swelling, mood swings, and constant spotting for the first month. After the inital shot, I never had a period again, barely any spotting, and felt well. I did go off the shot for a while and now I am on it again. I am having no side effects except for the initial moodiness and decrease interest in sex. But I would still recommend this product for someone! No periods - Sign me up.
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Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I am 47 and this is my second time on Provera. The only side effects I have noticed are intense night sweats. I am hotter than usual. The day after my first dose, I was nauseous and had a headache like a hangover, it has happened a few other times during the 10 days. I do think, that I can live with 10 days a month of the Provera because I was bleeding a lot. I was stuck at home. At least now, even if I don't feel good I can still leave home.
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Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I am a 51 year old female. In January 2008 I had a light period that lasted for 4 days and then stopped. Five days later I started bleeding again. I had such a heavy flow with clotting that I had to change every 2 hours. After the 14th day, I began to get very weak. My mother convinced me that this was not normal and to see a gynecologist. On day 16 of this heavy bleeding I went to the gynecologist. She told me I was going through menopause and prescribed Provera. On the next day, I was to take 20mg for 10 days. After 2 days, I stopped bleeding. On day 12 my doctor told me I needed to do this for the next 3 months and each month would get better and it would help me through menopause. I do not feel good at all when I take the Provera.
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I was on Depo for about 6 months and started having a period for months on end. I'm also a kidney failure patient so that doesn't help things. But everyone I talk to says they have a period for a long time.
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Using the product has really improved my quality of life. I can once again be the active person I meant to be without the constant worry and inconvenience.
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I have used Depo for years for Birth Control and to help with other uterine issues (heavy bleeding, etc). I have never had side effects and it's wonderful..no periods! Talk about convenient. I'll never switch.
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I have not had a period from the first shot. I had ZERO side effects and lost 5 lbs. I think it is an amazing product.
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Provera (medroxyprogesterone): I had abnormal uterine bleeding and I didn't know why. I started passing clots & was bleeding irregularly. I thought, at first, that I was having a miscarriage. I went to my GYN. She prescribed Provera 10mg once a day for 10 days. I just finished my prescription & the only problem that I'm having now is sensitive breast. Other than that, my bleeding has completely stopped.
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