Medroxyprogesterone and Acne: What Users Say (Page 3)

• kek...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I hate this drug! The side effects are awful! I woke up feeling the worst nausea every morning, to the point where I would sometimes vomit. It causes awful headaches. I had a really large clot once, along with killer cramps. My period was still irregular. Yes, it was not as heavy, but it did cause spotting for a majority of the 3 months I was on it. My skin (which happened to be getting clearer!) was breaking out throughout the 3 months and in places that I never used to break out in. Also, I went from being one of the happiest people to majorly depressed with anxiety and mood swings. I now have the worst panic attacks. It will also make your sex life become horrible! Please don't take this! Read all the reviews before you do!"

• HBM...
• April 20, 2014

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I'm 16 years old, and I have been on the shot since July 2013. I haven't had any of the side effects like having unusual cramps, headaches, or acne. The only problem that I have is I spot on and off for about 2-3 weeks right before I'm supposed to get my next shot."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I received my first shot in March 2016 after being on the pill for 5 years. At first, I loved the shot. I didn't have to worry about taking it at a set time every day (which I was terrible at), and my period has completely gone away. About a week before I was due for the second shot, I noticed an increase in my acne on my face, chest, and back, as well as some spotting. That was the first week of June 2016, and I haven't stopped spotting since. My acne has also gotten significantly worse, and I have never struggled with acne like this before in my life - even as a teenager. My stress level has increased significantly, and I've gained over 20 pounds since June 2016. I will NOT be going back in November to get my 4th shot."

• Cam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2021

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Never ever take this drug! Please! I started this for bad periods. I had the first one in June, it’s now December 10th, and I have not stopped bleeding once. I was also a size 6 before, and now I’m a size 12-14 lol. Literally, no exercise or diet will take the weight off you either. Made me more depressed, tired, and weirdly gave me constant palpitations, acne, breathlessness…worst thing I ever did."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 19, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I’ve been on Depo since having my first child. It’s been nearly 4 years, but I’ve come to realize it’s put a crazy toll on me. I love this as a form of birth control. Never had a scare and was always on time every three months. But in most recent months, I’ve noticed quite the change in my body. I’ve gained a tremendous amount of weight (40 lbs), with 17 of those lbs within these last 6 months. I am built small, I am 5’2”, my starting weight was 120, but I am now 160 on average. I cannot look at myself in the mirror, which is causing low self-esteem, no self-confidence, and straight-up anger. I have terrible back acne, joint pain in my knee, lack of sex drive, and I am always tired! I used to be extremely sexually active with my partner, and it’s now gotten to the point where he’s wondering if it’s him. I am always tired and ready for a nap or to lay down. I can’t work out, especially squats, because of my knee pain. I’m choosing to make a switch before anything gets worse."

• Mm3...
• March 28, 2014

For Amenorrhea "It does what it's supposed to, at least for me it did. I'm prescribed to take 10 days of 100 mg Provera every night before bed every 60 days (or every two months I don't have a cycle). It makes me feel awful, though. The first month I was prescribed Provera I took all 10 pills. I'm on the smaller side, and I really think 100 mg is just too much for my body. I have horrific constipation and gas after about 2 days on it, absolutely zero energy, and my face tends to break out (only 1-2 small, it's always clear otherwise). It also makes me starving 24/7. It works, though."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was placed on the Depo shot beginning of October (10/3/17) due to uterine fibroid complications: swelling, excessive bleeding, and severe pain. My period started two days after the injection, as scheduled. The OB told me to expect some bleeding for the first month, since I took it so close to my start date. Fair, I thought. However, I have been spotting/bleeding nonstop since that day. Today literally marks 30 days of bleeding. I have also since seen a significant increase in acne, as I typically have clear skin; I am fatigued more than usual. My anxiety has worsened. I will not be getting a second shot."

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2011

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "The first three months went alright. I was quite moody and emotional, but nothing more than how I am when I get PMS. It was bearable and didn't last too long. I had one period for two weeks. After taking the second shot, I have had a period for over a month and a half now (an actual heavy period, not spotting). My acne has gotten worse. I'm definitely switching to the pill when I am ready to get my next shot."

• AmJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got my first Depo Provera injection at the beginning of January 2016. Within the first week, I started bleeding and have now been bleeding every day since. The bleeding goes from light to heavy, not too bad for cramps. I also have suffered vaginal dryness, which has been incredibly uncomfortable. My doctor and I decided for me to go on Depo due to me having suspected endometriosis. I did research about Depo for a month beforehand, but I completely regret my decision. I have also lost a lot of hair, been feeling stressed, and feeling down, and severe acne that has scarred my skin. My doctor encouraged me to get a second shot with the promise of it calming things down, but I refused, it has ruined how I feel about myself and wasted money on pads."

• KMF...
• August 24, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I have only had my first dose-4 weeks in, and I already know I'm never getting it again. My mood swings have been terrible... I feel like crying for no reason, worse than any other birth control I've taken in the past. To top it all off, my skin is reacting terribly. I have a rash all over my legs, and it's starting to break out on my arms too! Luckily, it's not red, but it's still uncomfortable. I'm terrified of how the next 2 months are going to be... Broke down crying to my fiancé, begging him to help me get through this. Wouldn't recommend it to ANYONE."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 29, 2012

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I'm 22, and I've been on the Depo shot since I was about 16 or 17, so about 5 years now. I haven't had any side effects whatsoever. I don't spot too often, only when it's about time to get my shot again, which I think is pretty normal. My only concern is the osteoporosis. I am going to be going this next week to get a test done. It just worries me because I get all this negative feedback from people. I really don't want to be one of those. But I can say my sex drive is high, I don't gain weight, I don't get acne whatsoever, if anything, it has helped. So all in all, it's a pretty positive experience."

• Ksl...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 21, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I must be one of the few women the shot worked for. I’ve been on it about 4 years. No significant weight gain, no acne, and absolutely no periods or spotting. The reason I got on it to begin with was due to my terrible cramps, and now I have none. I love the shot, honestly."

• Ray...
• January 26, 2020

Medroxyprogesterone for Endometriosis "I was put on the Depo shot a year ago to help treat my extremely painful periods. It stopped my menstrual cycle, so for a year I've been able to avoid the terrible pain I was in every month. However, the side effects have been awful. My whole face is covered in painful acne, and I didn't have this problem before the shot. I've experienced terrible headaches, I've spotted the whole year I've been on it, and had other discharge as well. My anxiety is through the roof, and it has worsened my depression. My advice is to stay far away from the shot if you can avoid it. I can say it's been nice not having the terrible pain endometriosis was causing me every month, but the other side effects are almost just as bad. I just had my last shot and will never take it again."

• TMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "BEWARE! This is the worst form of birth control! I got the shot thinking I absolutely would never remember to take the pill, but the next few months changed my mind. I bled nonstop for 4 months. I passed huge blood clots the size of tennis balls once a month. I never experienced acne, but after that shot, I developed huge cystic bumps on my face. Very, very deep and would leave horrible scars on my face. Lastly, I developed a beard. About 20 chin hairs on my face. 3 years later, I’ve gotten back to my regular face after tons of chemical peels and microneedling. The best form of birth control in my experience was the pills, the lowest amount of estrogen, and you can stop anytime if it doesn't suit you. DO NOT GET THE DEPO PROVERA SHOT!"

• MeC...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 17, 2021

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "My hair has been falling out for months now, it's horrible. I'm lucky to have thick hair, so I can camouflage it, but it's just getting worse. So, after 2 years, I decided not to go back on the shot. That is just one side effect among the others: fatigue, brain fogginess, irritability, acne, unwanted hair growth on my chin and chest, sporadic spotting, constant bloating, and I gained 25 lbs after my last injection. I wouldn't recommend it, please stay away if you can."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2014

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I've never had acne, and I cannot seem to get rid of it. I'm sure it's because of the Depo Provera, as it started shortly after my first injection. I am in my 30s and an active runner. My hips and knees seem to be much more sore after runs after I started the Depo. I also have osteoporosis in my family, and that is not helping my bone density situation. On the positive side, it's easy to take, stops my periods, and I lost weight on it. All that being said, this will be my last cycle, as the convenience is not worth brittle bones or a face full of acne."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2012

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I did one cycle of the Depo shot, and at first, I wasn't suffering any side effects. I felt fine, and really, it was so much easier than taking a pill every day. Naturally, on Ortho-Cyclen, I forgot all the time. So the shot was refreshing and just plain easy to be on in that aspect. After about a week and a half, I started to notice an increased appetite. I'm talking, I was hungry ALL THE TIME. Also, I experienced severe acne. I went from having a breakout maybe once a month to my face being covered in acne. I didn't experience any weight gain, but I was also doubling my workout time because of the appetite increase."

• loc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I didn't get pregnant, which is the only reason I'm rating this a 2. I have been bleeding for 56 days straight as of today. Since I got the shot, I have experienced severe fatigue, 1-3 hour long headaches, appetite issues, inability to get out of bed, and horrible cystic acne."

• Mua...
• June 18, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "This was a huge mistake for me. Do not take it. I wish I read the reviews before I got it. I only got one shot, which lasted for 3 months, and only in three months I gained 10 pounds! My lifestyle didn't change, I was working out pretty much every day and eating healthy, still I got bigger than before. Everything got worse when I discontinued the shot. I got super sad and cried for no reason, my energy is 0 right now, I just want to be in bed all day. I am sleepy during the day. The acne seems to increase a lot, even in unusual areas like my scalp. My period is super messed up, I bled for two months. I don't want to have sex. I knew about the side effects before, but I didn't know that it gets worse even stopping the shot. This is too much to handle."

• Ken...
• April 10, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "To tell my experience to you girls would take a whole page. I do not recommend this birth control to anyone unless they research all the side effects. I had a miscarriage. Afterwards, my husband and I decided we didn't want any more children. We already have 3 kids and 2 miscarriages. Two weeks after my D&C, I asked my doctor for the Depo shot. Huge mistake, I didn't ask for the pill because I had gotten pregnant before on Sprintec. My experience has been horrible acne. I usually have very good skin. I have gained 7 pounds, and my hair is shedding like crazy. The worst part is I have been bleeding for 10 weeks. My doctor gave me a pill to stop the bleeding, but it hasn't helped. As soon as I think the spotting is done, I get a gush."

• Don...
• January 10, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Save yourself the frustration and choose something other than the Depo shot! I've been on it since November, and I cannot wait to have this drug out of my system. I have been bleeding for three weeks straight, and it's not a regular period. It's thick and dark and just clumps of nastiness. My periods used to be light, 2-3 days long, and no cramps, so this is torture! I get random cramping, awful acne, gain weight, mood swings, and zero sex drive. Please, please do not get it!"

• Joe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 15, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "Let me start by saying I understand I absolutely hated this medicine. It made me gain tons of weight (60 lbs in the first 6 months), made hair grow darker on my body, caused acne, and lost every ounce of my sex drive (every single ounce). Basically, how this birth control works is by turning you into a grumpy, ugly troll (from my experience). The only good thing that came out of it was no period, and I didn't get pregnant. And speaking of periods, since I've been off this medication, I have an abnormal cycle. I will get a 2-3 warning period, then it will be gone for about a week, then the real thing will start and last another week. Didn't have that problem until after this medication, so I can only assume it is to be blamed."

• Kyl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "So after the initial wave of sickness, I went to school. I honestly thought I had picked up some kind of sickness! Then came the hormone disaster. I've felt like I've been PMSing x100 constantly. It NEVER stops. I'm an emotional wreck, I don't feel like I can function or make any rational decisions! I'm scared! It's going to be an insane challenge to deal with this for 2 more months. God help me! In addition, I've gained a little weight and had a huge increase in acne (again, like being on your period x100). But hey, at least I'm not pregnant... would never recommend or do this EVER again."

• No...
• December 27, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "Hair loss, weight gain, deforming cystic acne, hot flashes! At 32, after 2 years on Depo, I was told by my gyn that my symptoms weren't Depo, but that I was 'in a new season of life.' I no longer trust that doctor, I will never take birth control again. I'm now 10 months past my last shot and just beginning to see signs that my hair is growing in, my acne is getting better even though permanent scarring has already taken place. This drug is the worst choice. Doctors don't tell you that you'll get osteoporosis, lose your hair, get acne, hot flashes, and gain weight. They tell you it's safe and they tell you to take calcium and vitamin D. It is not safe!"

• Sco...
• May 2, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I have been on the Depo shot since October 2014. After my first shot, I bled for 2 months straight. I consulted with my doctor, and she said it was normal. I got my second shot, and I bled for 6 weeks straight. Within the 2 shots, I started noticing acne, headaches all the time, and lots of anxiety, fatigue, dizziness, and I find myself being hungry all the time. I told myself that I would not get a 3rd shot. I have severe cramps, and I have not bled since the 6 weeks after I got my 2nd shot, so I was happy about not having a period. I decided to go ahead and get the 3rd shot. I have not had any bleeding, but the acne and headaches, anxiousness, dizziness, and fatigue are all still happening. I don't like what the shot is doing to my body, therefore, I"