Depo Provera and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Blo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I wish I could give this a ZERO star. They warned me that I could have some abnormal bleeding, but nobody warned me that I'd be bleeding enough to support the Red Cross. My blood count is low, which it never has been before. Not to mention the acne, the attitude, the sore breasts, and the emotional instability to go along with it. The REAL reason this works as birth control is because nobody on this medication is doing anything even remotely related to sex (oh yeah, I forgot to mention - no sex drive). Even if you had a sex drive, it's a bloody war zone! Nope! Hopefully, someone, anyone really, will read this and think, 'nope, I'll go a different route,' and I will have saved someone some MAJOR heartache and struggles."

• key...
• 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 begun 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 preceding my dosage, I started experiencing this unexpected bleeding. Taken aback by such abrupt change, this makes me reflect on the changes my body has experienced throughout the short course of being administered Depo. I had even begun to experience anxiety here and there, not to mention fatigue. Later came the abdominal cramps and pains, with vaginal adverse side effects."

• ray...
• 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 on 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, OMG.... so I kept a diary. The injection wears off roughly 12/13 weeks after the last injection, so the 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've happened, then I would have for sure never ever taken this injection."

• Wed...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 25, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Well, I had my last shot on 4th November. Should have had it redone at the end of January. Since then, I’ve bled constantly, really heavy, and with big clots, massive in fact. I've been to the docs today, sending me for a scan to make sure all is ok. He did say it can take a while to get out of the body. I’m also anaemic, so bloody marvellous, no pun intended. Keep you posted."

• Wed...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 25, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Well, I had my last shot on 4th November. Should have had it redone at the end of January. Since then, I’ve bled constantly, really heavy, and with big clots, massive in fact. I've been to the docs today, sending me for a scan to make sure all is ok. He did say it can take a while to get out of the body. I’m also anaemic, so bloody marvellous, no pun intended. Keep you posted."

• 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."

• Lan...
• 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 every day. 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."

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

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Do not take this Depo Provera shot. I have not stopped 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 have kids again. Bleeding doesn't stop. This shot should be discontinued and off the market."

• ris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This shot has temporarily ruined my life. I am close to my 3-month mark of this shot, which means another dose. I am strongly considering not getting another. I am currently typing this at 4 am because I woke up after bleeding through my pad. Not fun. I've been bleeding/spotting for over half of the 3 months. I am always bloated, tired, and emotional. Sex drive gone, not to mention the constant inserting and deserting of tampons dozens of times a day. The only thing I ever see is blood. I'm constantly tired, I don't have the drive to do anything. This shot has consumed my life."

• Com...
• 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, it's costing more money buying feminine hygiene products, and it's seriously affecting my sex life. And I'm over the continuous bleeding."

• Kxo...
• 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 it 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. :)"

• Gai...
• 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!"

• Gai...
• 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!"

• Cai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Depo is the worst birth control I ever got. Bleeding nonstop after about a month. However, I did some research, and there are a couple of natural remedies that have really helped. 1. Red raspberry leaf tea 3x a day 2. Agnus Cactus (Vitex) (it’s a tincture, so I feel it gets absorbed better in your system) 3. Dong Quai 3x a day. After taking this regimen, my bleeding stopped. Of course, I got happy and forgot to take them, and it comes back, but for anyone who’s so sick and tired of bleeding (and not having sex, ughhh), give this a try. If it works, give some feedback so more ladies can have some of their symptoms regulated. Xoxo"

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Stay as far away as possible from this medicine. I took only one injection on Oct 11, 2015, during my cycle, with hopes of lightening my cycle, which was due to start on my wedding day, Nov 21, 2015. I started bleeding approximately 1 week after receiving the injection, it is now Feb 22, 2016, and I am still bleeding. It's a constant spotting, with a breakthrough of extreme heavy bleeding, soaking a pad within an hour. I am a newlywed and unable to satisfy my husband, I surely hope he doesn't go out and cheat due to this stupid shot. There should be some type of class action lawsuit. Depo Provera needs to come off the market."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Stay as far away as possible from this medicine. I took only one injection on Oct 11, 2015, during my cycle, with hopes of lightening my cycle, which was due to start on my wedding day, Nov 21, 2015. I started bleeding approximately 1 week after receiving the injection, it is now Feb 22, 2016, and I am still bleeding. It's a constant spotting, with a breakthrough of extreme heavy bleeding, soaking a pad within an hour. I am a newlywed and unable to satisfy my husband, I surely hope he doesn't go out and cheat due to this stupid shot. There should be some type of class action lawsuit. Depo Provera needs to come off the market."

• Zoa...
• February 11, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "WHY is this product still on the market?! I have been bleeding for 7 months straight after taking this horrible drug. My only options to stop the bleeding are to either keep taking the shots for a year or stop taking the shots and wait months for the bleeding to stop. After 2 shots, I decided to stop, but I have no idea when the bleeding will finally end. It's not small spotting, but EXCESSIVE and continuous flow of blood. I guess it's rightfully called birth control, because when you're on it, you'll have little to no sex. Pads now cause chafing, and tampons are now painful. I wish I could sue this company for making the last 7 months of my life hell! DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE SYMPTOMS, BUT IT'S NOT WORTH TRYING IT TO FIND OUT!"

• Con...
• 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 too 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."

• Wor...
• January 29, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I cannot stress enough about how bad the Depo is! I got the shot in Sept. 2019 and am still having horrible side effects. I am so bloated, sore breasts, and having intense cramping. I've been bleeding non-stop for almost 5 months now. This is so depressing! Along with that, I am having extreme mood swings and depression. I never had either of those things before. I wish I could go back in time and never get this shot ever. I only had one shot, I had no idea these horrible side effects would last so long."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Well, I got my FIRST and ONLY Depo injection on August 28th, 2020. I got my 'period' on September 26th, 2020, which ended up being a never-ending period and spotting. It’s April 24th, 2021, and I’m still bleeding, but it’s not super heavy, but some days it can be. My doctor just gave me birth control pills, which I’m not taking, got blood work done on me, and I’m just here wanting this to end. I’ve never felt so disgusting with the never-ending period. Anyone who just had one injection, how long did it take for you to stop?"

• Spr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This is the horrible method of contraceptive ever. They must not continue giving this to patients. This bleeding won't stop, and I don't see a light at the end of my tunnel, plus depression, which I never had before. Don't, don't, please don't ever take this shot!!!"

• Bec...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 30, 2015

"Have been on Depo-Provera almost 3 years since being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis, as it is the only contraceptive my consultant could recommend that doesn't allow ovulation. I can honestly say I find no faults with this contraceptive! I get it every 10 weeks as opposed to every 12 weeks to keep it built up and not allow bleeding. I was on the pill version before, and it didn't agree with me, but the injection has worked wonders! No pain, nausea, anemia, or bleeding! My life has changed because of this medication. I would honestly seek professional advice if you found this didn't work for you, as it may just be a case of dosage or time span."

• Bea...
• September 17, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I will never take this medication again. I haven’t taken it as long as some of the ladies here, but it’s been a month, and my OBGYN and the ladies there probably hate me because I called them off the hook until we figured out how to stop this bleeding, and I have been bleeding non-stop for a month. They first asked me to take a high dose of ibuprofen for 5 days, the ibuprofen actually minimized my bleeding, too, but still didn't stop it. So now I am taking estrogen pills to see if that stops the bleeding. If not, then the doctor said I will have to wait 3-6 months for this horrible Depo to leave my system. Can you believe they told me to take a second shot? It will help and be different. I was like, NO, never again. I regret doing this to my body."

• Bea...
• September 17, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I will never take this medication again. I haven’t taken it as long as some of the ladies here, but it’s been a month, and my OBGYN and the ladies there probably hate me because I called them off the hook until we figured out how to stop this bleeding, and I have been bleeding non-stop for a month. They first asked me to take a high dose of ibuprofen for 5 days, the ibuprofen actually minimized my bleeding, too, but still didn't stop it. So now I am taking estrogen pills to see if that stops the bleeding. If not, then the doctor said I will have to wait 3-6 months for this horrible Depo to leave my system. Can you believe they told me to take a second shot? It will help and be different. I was like, NO, never again. I regret doing this to my body."

• Mik...
• April 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I read all the reviews prior to trying this injection, so I was quite apprehensive. Honestly, best contraception I have ever used. Have had no side effects, no bleeding, and don't ever get my period, and it is 100 times more convenient than taking the pill. I have been using it for almost 12 months. My advice for people is don't get too concerned by reading all the reviews, obviously, drugs react with people differently, so for some people, it may not be suitable, but it is great for me!"