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

• Lon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 22, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Depo for 3.5 years now, and the first entire year I had spotting almost every day. After that, I would only get my period about a week after I would get a new shot, which lasts at least a full week but is 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!"

• AHa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 2, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking the Depo shot in May 2012 after I gave birth. I had no bleeding for seven years, which was good for me because I didn’t like seeing my period. The shot was effective because I didn’t get pregnant; it did what it was supposed to do. I stopped in August 2019. I started spotting December 25-27, and then it became heavy. It is a lot of blood with big blood clots, and it’s as if it's not going to stop. It’s now January 2, and I am becoming frustrated. Think I will be visiting the doctor on Saturday to see how to handle it or if the bleeding is associated with Depo for that matter. I came here to see if anyone was going through what I am experiencing, and I see a few."

• Mar...
• September 18, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got the Depo shot because I had really bad anxiety. My OB read my chart from my reg doctor and told me that I should be on some type of BC. I said okay. She recommended the shot. Such a bad choice now. I took the shot back in May 2017. I didn't have my period for the rest of that month. Then June 2nd came, I had a normal period. But after I thought it was done, I had spotting. Up until I started my period again. Then spotting up until my next period. We are now in September, I'm bleeding with big clots. Please do your research! It made me feel worse. My depression was worse and prolonged periods. I can't stand it. Losing so much blood makes you feel weaker and tired. Don't get the Depo shot."

• Hap...
• October 12, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Please do your research, ladies! Sadly, I didn’t. After the birth of my son, I got this Depo-Provera injection when he was around 4 weeks old (postpartum bleeding almost stopped), and ever since that injection in June, I have had spotting each and every day. I didn’t go for the second injection, instead, I went on a tablet which stopped the bleeding, moved to the pill once a normal period came, and the bleeding hasn’t stopped again. Now it's October, and this has definitely changed my life and mood. Sadly, I now just have to wait until it’s completely out of my system, which can take months to even years. This should not be available."

• Bri...
• January 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control since I was 16, I am now 21. I was not sexually active till 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 started 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 of 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."

• Han...
• December 21, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I first got the shot back in September, everything was fine! I loved it, no period! It was awesome! But at the end of November, spotting started happening every day! Different colors, sometimes very heavy and then light, clotted, and here recently it has been going back and forth from a dark brown to a purple color, and I do mean purple. I have not gained any weight on this shot, I've actually lost 8 pounds since October. Reading other reviews, I will not be going back for my second shot."

• Ang...
• September 25, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started Depo-Provera in July of 2015. One month after, I started spotting, then bleeding heavily. It's now almost 3 months, and I'm still bleeding. I was very worried that it could've caused some other problem until I read the reviews and realized that other women are experiencing the same problem. Please stay away from this drug."

• Ken...
• August 28, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "So I've had two shots so far. My period has been heavy when I get it, and I spot all month long. I've experienced depression in the past, and it seems like it's gotten worse on the shot. I've actually attempted suicide since I've started the shot. My sex drive is crap, and my mood swings are crazy. I don't recommend this shot to anyone."

• Ker...
• September 25, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Took first shot first of May 17. Had no period until sometime in June, and it was easy to handle. Was put on to help lighten or even stop them. Then July 23, I started spotting and have yet to stop. Would have rather dealt with my 3/4 days of heavy bleeding than this. You will start to hurt and smell down there as you are basically bleeding to death. Even keeping baby wipes around will make you raw. Weeks of wearing a tampon all day and pads at night for a break, and you will be sore. Do not take this type of birth control. Only a handful of people do okay on it."

• 49e...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've only had 3 shots from Dec 2014 to my last one May 2015. After the first shot, my periods stopped completely, no pain, nothing. Also took care of my cyst problems. Used to get horribly large cysts that didn't erupt properly or in a timely manner. So that has been really nice, not having to go through that pain for weeks. Second shot, still going strong, no problems, just a little boob soreness at times. Third shot, here we go - weight gain, lots of hair loss, cramps with bad shooting pain, boob soreness/pain when bending over, brown spotting to heavy brown, which I have never in my life had (I'm 30) for weeks now. Headaches, mood swings - very emotional at times. Going to the doctor 7/22/15, I might just get off the shot. #Listen to your body."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had a Depo injection, 2 months after my son was born, and I started bleeding heavily 7 days later. That was the last shot I had. It took 18 months for the one shot to finally get out of my system. After the shot, I used to bleed and spot every week. Now I have a 4-week cycle. I would never encourage anyone to have a second shot of Depo (once the bleeding starts) or use any other pills to stop the bleeding, just let the Depo get out of your system first, then consider other means of contraception."

• Cas...
• June 4, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got my first shot April 28th, 2015. My period was supposed to come May 10th and didn't. It was a week late, and I've been bleeding and spotting ever since. I have bad mood swings and get mad over absolutely nothing. I get cramps all day, every day, and it's so horrible. It's been almost 3 straight weeks of bleeding, sometimes heavily and other times just spotting. I don't know if it even protects against pregnancy because you can't have sex if you're constantly bleeding! I would NOT recommend this to anyone, ever. I have an appointment with my ob/gyn on Tuesday, so I hope there is some kind of solution since I have to ride this out till the end of next month!"

• Ass...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got on the Depo not only for the prevention of pregnancy but also everyone I know stopped getting their periods. How awesome is that! I was very skeptical about it because everyone I knew either gained an excessive amount of weight or just was not able to lose at all. My experience was great for my first shot, I got my period once throughout the 3 months, and I was still able to lose weight without any issues. My problem started when I got my second shot. About 2 weeks after receiving the shot, I got my period, which was fine, but that was April 9th, and it is now June 4th, and I still have it. It's not a heavy flow at all, mostly just spotting and clotting. Will not be receiving a 3rd shot. I want sex!! If the bleeding wasn't so much, I'd continue."

• Ano...
• November 5, 2020

"I got on the Depo-Provera injection to help with heavy periods. After my first injection, I spotted for a few weeks, but it was very light. After my second injection, the spotting went away. Now I do not have a period. Everyone’s body is different, so don’t let the bad reviews scare you off."

• Col...
• November 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Despite reading some of the horrendous reviews and comments, I can honestly say this Depo-Provera injection was the best thing for me. I tried a few variations of the pill, which made my skin terrible. I suffer from acne, but my skin became a lot more oily and harder to manage while on the pill. I had the injection for 4 years, and my periods stopped almost immediately. I experienced no cramping, no spotting, I didn’t really notice any drastic change in my mood, neither did my partner. I worried a lot about conceiving, as I had read that it can take almost a year for things to return to normal, and my partner and I got married in September 2018 and had discussed a baby for many years prior to getting married. My final shot ran out in October (after our honeymoon), and on the 4th of January 2019, I found out I was 4 weeks pregnant with our first baby! She is now 7 weeks old. The injection was marvelous for me, and I am hoping to recommence the injection now that my body is settling back to normal."

• Swe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 26, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started the Depo in Dec 2018 because my periods were heavy, and I was always tired. So that is why my Dr. suggested I try this birth control, Depo-Provera, to stop the bleeding. So I got the first shot. I was okay, I had a light period, maybe 3 days, okay, fine. The second injection, I spotted the entire 3 months, I was furious. The Dr. recommended just giving it a year, so I foolishly accepted the 3rd shot. It has been a complete nightmare, not knowing if I was going to spot a day or not. And it seemed as if every time I was aroused or ready to be intimate, boom, here comes the bleeding, sometimes clotting. I was due for my 4th injection on Oct 23, and here it is the 26th, and I just woke up in a full bloodbath. I’m completely over this shot, and I wish I would’ve found this site before trying it, and I would have never! Ladies, I would not recommend you give up a period to have spotting every day of a month, it's not worth it."

• Lyn...
• April 3, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on the Depo shot for roughly 3 1/2 years. Until recently, I've had NO problems. The only tough part would be the week before the next shot and the shot itself. Usually, about 1 week before my next shot, I would spot, nothing too messy or horrible, just very inconvenient for me. But ever since I missed my shot when I went to Sweden, shit has gotten real bad! Not only do I bleed 2-3 weeks prior to my shot, but the flow can range from light to extremely heavy! This flow does not stop, no, not until 2 weeks AFTER the shot does the faucet completely turn off. My recommendation, if it's working for you, do NOT miss your Depo shot appointment! I believe that's where everything went wrong!"

• Coc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had my first injection in November 2018 and didn't go back for any more as we are trying for a baby. March 2019 I started spotting and have continued to spot up till now. Really getting me down and is messing up our sex life. Anyone else going or gone through the same thing?"

• Ray...
• August 4, 2014

For Birth Control "I am 25, and I have been on Depo-Provera for about 3 years. My mother is my doctor, so she warned me about the weight gain. I somehow lost 5 lbs once I started taking it. My weight has been up and down for the past 2 years, but I don't think it is due to the shot. It's my love of food. Anyway, the shot is great; every 3 months. I haven't had a period for 3 years. Spotting every now and then, but that's okay. I am very worried about getting off of the shot, but I will prepare for that when the time comes."

• Geg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Had my first Depo injection on October 27, 2020. Started spotting on Dec 2nd. Now it is January 20th, still spotting nonstop. Worst decision of my life. My next injection is next week, and I am not getting it."

• Mel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 3, 2013

For Endometriosis "On Depo for approximately 10 years. No problems or side effects. No period for 3 years - HEAVEN! Got off of it. Doctor said since I had no bleeding last time it would be okay to do again. Got the shot a month ago - the week I was supposed to start. The first week was great. No bleeding but have had continual spotting every day since (3 weeks). Hopefully, it will stop soon."

• Gah...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Do not, I repeat, do not get this shot. This is my third round, and it has only gotten worse. I heard it was supposed to get better with time. The first time I got it, I bled for two weeks and spotted in between. The second time I bled for a month. This time I have started bleeding, and it hasn't stopped, here in a few days, it will make three months."

• mae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2016

For Birth Control "To all the negative reviews, it really depends on the person. I had my youngest December 26, 2015, and in mid-January, I got the Depo shot, and I've lost weight. I hadn't had a period, I only had two days of spotting. My sex drive is starting to come back, and as far as moody goes, I've been moody my whole life. Here, my skin is clear. That's about all I can say, so please don't listen to the negatives. I know there's a lot, it depends on the person."

• Afr...
• April 24, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on this shot for a little more than a year, and at first it was fine, but about halfway through my year, I began having random periods of spotting. I noticed it usually began after (and sometimes during) sex. I haven't gained much weight or anything, but bleeding during sex is not fun. I would recommend this form of birth control, but something must be done about the irregular bleeding."

• Jan...
• August 17, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Had only one shot. I was spotting for 3 months every day, experiencing cramps, dizziness, nausea, and mood changes. I never took another shot, yet I am still spotting and I still have abdominal pain, irregular bleeding, and my mood is changing rapidly. I would never recommend this product to anyone. What's more, I think it should be taken off the market immediately."