Depo Provera User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2013

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started my Depo shot around September. A week or two before I was about to get my next shot, I started my period. I thought when I received my next shot it might stop it. It didn't. I am still on my period, and it is April. I have my next shot today, and this is my last attempt. If it continues, I will be switching back to the pill. Not only that, but I had major weight gain and depression."

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2010

For Endometriosis "I was very unhappy on this drug. My pain was not reduced as it should have been. I spotted for the entire 6 months I was on it. I was extremely depressed, had no libido whatsoever, and gained 20 pounds. This did not work well for me for this condition at all. Unfortunately, once it is in your system, you are stuck with it. It took a full year for my body to readjust once I was off it and to stop spotting. It was also hard to lose that weight afterwards."

• 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."

• Ale...
• March 24, 2014

For Endometriosis "I've only had one shot so far, but it has now been almost two months since I got the shot. I heard good things about this shot, and I was hoping it would take care of my really severe cramps! I skipped my period the month after I got the shot, but then the month after that, it came back. I would say my period is a lot lighter now, but it has lasted twice as long as it normally does. My cramps have been better, as they are now tolerable. But, they are still there. I have noticed a really big change in mood swings and emotions. I get in cranky moods WAY more often. At least once a day. I also have noticed that I cry super easily now, even over little things. Again though, it has only been two months. Maybe things will start to get better."

• 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."

• Bee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started the Depo-Provera injection in Jan 2020 after I had my son in Dec 2019, all was well. I would have a period in the first month, it was long and heavy, and then no period or spotting for 2 months. I was quite happy. Then my OB had to go for surgery in July. I was not due until August for the shot, so he said it would be fine to get the shot half a month early. O M G! Wish I didn’t listen to him. My periods have been longer than 15 days, then spotting in between, and now a period again! It hasn’t been super heavy, but it sure is annoying as anything! I’m due for a shot on Oct 7, 2020, and I’m not going on it again! I’m diabetic and already exhausted from that, now 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."

• Cv7...
• October 27, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been using the Depo for 2 1/2 years now. I noticed during the first year I would spot lightly when I usually got my period, and my cramps went away. After the first year, my period pretty much went away for the most part. However, when I do occasionally get spotting, it lasts for about 2 weeks, and it comes at random times. In the past year, I can recall it happening three times. For me, it still beats getting regular periods, and it has taken away my horrible cramps, so I deal with it. The pill always made me sick no matter what brand I tried, so that is another plus with the Depo. But everyone is different, and everyone will react differently."

• 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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I was weighing about 130 lb in December 2019 when I got my first Depo-Provera shot. I gained 50 pounds, and it's August 2020! I weigh 180 lb now. I have so many stretch marks on my legs. I wouldn't recommend at all. I have so much spotting randomly. I have nightmares almost every night. -100/10"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2015

For Birth Control "It's very effective, I give it that. I didn't get pregnant. I've been on this birth control for 6 months, and I've gained 40 lbs. Yes... 40!!! I ate healthy and exercised every day. I do not recommend if you want to keep your figure or plan to lose weight."

• Sad...
• September 24, 2014

For Birth Control "I'm 15 years old. I'm a sophomore in high school. I started taking the Depo-Provera shot around my freshman year. It actually hasn't given me any bad side effects besides loss of hair, I haven't lost a lot of hair, and mood swings. My freshman year I weighed 155 and now I weigh 119. I'm 5'3" and haven't gained a pound from this shot yet. I hate shots, but it's definitely worth taking for having no period. I haven't experienced depression or any of the other side effects except the ones listed above. But not everyone is the same. I would recommend talking to your doctor about it before jumping into taking it!"

• Anonymous
• August 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on the Depo-Provera shot going on 9 months, and so far I love it because I have absolutely no periods and only spotted maybe once or twice for a few hours, and that’s it. I haven’t gained much weight, even if I did. I was weighing around 115 when I was active, but since college and not being active, I’m up to 120. I cramp every now and then, but mostly when it’s almost time for my next shot! I’ve heard some bad things about it, though, so not sure how long I’m going to keep doing it, but so far I love it!!"

• Sha...
• December 18, 2014

For Birth Control "I've just gotten the second shot today, and I must say I love it. I haven't had my period, had the tiniest bit of spotting. I still get cramps when I'm due for my period, but nothing else. I have also not gotten pregnant at all. Probably the best decision I ever made."

• Col...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2014

For Birth Control "I started this birth control at 145 lbs, 5'3'', so I was already a little heavy, but I was working out and eating healthy to keep losing weight. The first shot seemed fine. By the second shot, I gained 5 lbs, which I thought was odd, but the doctor said it was normal. I then started becoming very depressed and spent most of my days sleeping or in bed. I gained another 10 lbs when it was time for the third shot. The third shot made me gain 25 more lbs, where I was at 185. I always ate relatively healthy and went to the gym. I decided not to take the fourth shot. It's been about a month past when I was supposed to take the fourth shot, and I'm finally starting to lose weight. I'm at 175 now and still have a long way to go."

• chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2012

For Amenorrhea "I have a really hard time taking estrogen birth control, and I decided to get the Depo shot. After reading the reviews, I was so scared I canceled my appointment to get it. After thinking about it, I decided to just go ahead with it and see what happens. I've been on it a little more than 3 weeks, and I've noticed that I am a little more tired, and I have some pimples that are starting to go away. Other than that, I haven't had any spotting, tender breasts, sex drive changes, etc. Usually, before my period, I eat non-stop and have cravings, and it's nice to not have that! I will write again to update how it's going in a few weeks. I wanted to let people know not to be terrified. It may work for you, and if it doesn't, just don't get another shot."

• 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!"

• M88...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

For Birth Control "This shot has actually ruined my life. I had one shot and never went back for another. I would say the first month and a half was fine (no problems), but I started to notice weight gain, which made me upset because since I started the shot, I’ve watched what I ate religiously to avoid weight gain... another thing is the mood swings. They are extremely uncontrollable and not normal. I can say I’ve developed extreme depression and lack of energy to do anything. I would describe myself as outgoing and energetic. Since then, I don’t know who I am anymore. Every other night, I cry, and if I’m not crying, I’m just so annoyed at everything, any small inconvenience to my life sends me into a downward spiral of emotions. This is without a doubt the worst thing that ever happened to me."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2009

For Endometriosis "Depo has been great for relief of pain from endometriosis. I am on my 3rd shot. No more period, but I do spot the whole month before the next shot is due. I am hoping that will stop as my body gets used to it more. The shot is painless, the only side effect I have noticed is minor weight gain, and my sex drive has decreased a bit. I am okay with that, at least the pain is gone. I got scared reading what everyone had to say about this drug and almost didn't get it. I am glad I took the chance to see how 'I' reacted to it. Everyone is different. I am very satisfied with it."