Medroxyprogesterone and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 3)

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

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!"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got the first shot on August 10, 2020. After weeks, I started to bleed. I did not get the second shot. I am still bleeding like I'm on my period every day! I wish for this nightmare to end! I also have anxiety and panic attacks. I don't know me anymore."

• Lay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got the depo shot in early May 2019, and this shot is ridiculous. I don’t want to attribute all issues as they may only be coincidental, but I will list everything that has happened. - prolonged bleeding at first (I expected this) - crazy mood swings - intense anxiety The shot has since “worn off,” and I’m still experiencing - anxiety - mood swings - bleeding every other week. In general, I feel like garbage, and I felt fine prior to having this shot."

• Lay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got the depo shot in early May 2019, and this shot is ridiculous. I don’t want to attribute all issues as they may only be coincidental, but I will list everything that has happened. - prolonged bleeding at first (I expected this) - crazy mood swings - intense anxiety The shot has since “worn off,” and I’m still experiencing - anxiety - mood swings - bleeding every other week. In general, I feel like garbage, and I felt fine prior to having this shot."

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I wish I could go back in time. I would have never ever gotten this shot. I was 16, no parents, not legally an adult, and the doctor didn't explain anything about the shot to me. Just told me I needed it because I was sexually active. I got the shot once, then stopped. Everything was fine. I got back on it, no problems, no period, no side effects, nothing until I stopped the shot. It's been almost 2 years and I still bleed for 7 months at a time. I now have depression and severe anxiety. I just want this to end. I spend so much money on feminine products, it's not even funny."

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got the Depo shot in August 2019, and I have been bleeding nonstop since!! It is now October, and I am still bleeding to this day. The side effects from this are very distressing, and I noticed a complete change in my personality and mood as well. I became so anxious and depressed from this injection. My entire family noticed my mood swings. I would cry for no reason the first month, it’s just awful. Please beware of the side effects and really do your research before getting on Depo!"

• Anonymous
• October 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I am due for my second shot this week and will not be getting it. I chose this BC due to its convenience and ability to stop my period. I’m 21 and have found Depo to be extremely effective in the aspect that I am not pregnant. I was an extremely outgoing and happy 21-year-old with absolutely no anxiety or depression before starting this BC. The Depo shot has absolutely wrecked me as a person. I have experienced extreme anxiety attacks weekly, and my mood has never been worse. I have become extremely unmotivated and sad at all times. This BC has caused so many mental and emotional breakdowns and is honestly ruining my life. I have no inclination to do anything anymore (I was a total social butterfly before), and these emotional episodes have even caused suicidal thoughts that I have never even been close to experiencing. I would not recommend this method of birth control. I will be switching to a non-hormonal IUD option and pray to God I start feeling like myself again soon."

• Ale...
• June 17, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My life has been so awful after this shot. I got it in April 2015. I started bleeding right after I got the shot-horrible stomach pains, horrible pain, emotionally a mess. It is now June 2016. I've been off of the Depo since December 2015, and I've been bleeding nonstop. I am in constant pain. I can't enjoy making love, it is a mess and a chore, and I am so depressed. All the doctors just keep giving me, like, a, 'Whoa, you're bleeding that long!' and doing nothing for me."

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

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."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2020

For Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis "I started hemorrhaging in July 2019. Provera 10 mg twice a day stopped the bleeding and the clots within a week. But my anxiety (for which I am on medication) is 10 times worse. And it makes me irritable and mean! I HATE the person I become on this medication!"

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

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."

• Kod...
• August 6, 2018

For Birth Control "Yes, it keeps away the babies, but the side effects are terrible. I was fine the first 6 months, then I would bleed up to 2 months, heavy every day. It eventually just stopped. A couple of months ago, I started living EVERY DAY with horrible anxiety and panic attacks. I've checked myself into the ER about 8 times, just to find out I am totally fine. I never, ever used to deal with anxiety. I have a 15-month-old son, and my anxiety has stopped me from taking him places because of fear of me falling over if I had an anxiety attack. Coming up our stairs triggers my anxiety. I do believe I have slipped into depression, being that I'm scared to go anywhere. My shot will be ending at the end of this month, and I'm literally praying I'm back to myself. This is NOT ME. I have always been a fun, strong-minded female, and now I'm too scared to even take my son to the park. This depo shot has mentally and emotionally messed me up. I will be done with all birth controls after the DEPO experience."

• anx...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been having constant bleeding or just huge blood clots since I got the shot 2 weeks ago. Also, it's caused me the worst anxiety and depression I've ever experienced in my life. I would not recommend this to anyone ever..."

• Ray...
• January 26, 2020

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."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I think the Depo Provera shot is the worst choice I ever made. I had the first one in August 2019, I've been bleeding every day during the first week, then it stopped. I had my period last September, and it was over a week, now, in October, bleeding over 2 weeks. I'm tired every day and anxious and don't want to know about sex. I'm glad I found this site, now I'm sure that I feel completely different because of that birth control. I'm supposed to go next week for my next Depo shot, but I will definitely skip it."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I am so thankful for this birth control. I switched from the pill to Depo because the pills gave me horrible anxiety and depression. Immediately after I switched, I was myself again. After two doses, my periods stopped. I know birth control affects everyone differently, but I have had no negative side effects at all. My only complaint is after every injection, I would get a headache for a couple of days. I'm 21, and I just hit the two-year mark, and my doctor recommended that I switch to a different BC this month, and I'm so sad and nervous... I am worried about getting the negative side effects of a new BC after being worry-free and comfortable for 2 years."

• Can...
• January 10, 2020

For Birth Control "Depo ruined my life. I had anxiety and depression to begin with, but it was well-managed with antidepressants. I went on Depo, and it made me go from 118 lbs to 150 lbs within 3 months. I lost all motivation, sleeping 16-18 hours a day, only getting up for work and working out as I was disgusted by my body. While on it, I had some bizarre suicidal ideation that subsided after the 3 months. I only had one injection of Depo. It’s been over a year since I was on it, and the doctor told me that it’s possible that Depo made permanent changes to my metabolism, as I have been unable to lose the weight despite rigorous exercise (~12-14 hours/week, I am an ex-varsity athlete and am no stranger to intense workouts) and, if anything, a LESSER caloric diet than previous to the Depo. I have been unable to find a medication that is effective at treating my depression. This should NEVER be prescribed to anyone, especially someone with a mental health history."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2019

For Endometriosis "Please do NOT take Depo if you have anxiety. If you already have anxiety, Depo increases your anxiety to an unbelievable extent, and it becomes unbearable. My hair was falling out in big clumps. I had stomach issues for three months and lost a significant amount of weight. After meeting with a new gynecologist, my therapist, and dermatologist, we all figured out that it was because of Depo. It also did NOT help with my Endo. I had a 19-day heavy period, the worst cramps, and brown discharge for 49 days (not an exaggeration). Please be careful."

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

For Birth Control "Effective and not disappointed. After the first 3 weeks on the shot, I had a heavy period for almost 20 days, but after that, absolutely no period, no cramping, spotting, nothing! Some weight gain, but I'm successfully burning that off. The only downside is the depression and anxiety, but those are occasional. They only happen within the first couple of weeks of taking the shot, and I just got my third dose. Love it, but it's not for everybody!"

• Kck...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 16, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on the shot for 2 years straight about 3 years ago. I absolutely loved it, and I would have recommended it to any of my girlfriends. I didn't have one period and no cramping for 2 years! Loved it! Not even 2 weeks after missing my last shot, I became pregnant. My daughter was born in 2013, and about 2 months ago, I started the shot again. Worst decision of my life! I have not stopped spotting! Every damn day for almost 2 months, and I'm starting to get really crampy, and I've had terrible migraines. I've been having mood swings, and I've never experienced anxiety so bad in my life. I would seriously consider looking into the side effects and reading up on the shot before you get it."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I got this Depo Provera shot for birth control at my 6 weeks postpartum appointment. I didn’t read any side effects, which is my fault, I should have done my own research. The first month I bled for 3 weeks straight, heavy flow. I noticed my mood was all over the place, and depression was at a high for me. I gained about 15 pounds just being on this for 3 months. My knees hurt when I sit on the floor, and that has never happened before. My anxiety is through the roof. I’m always on edge and have lost so much sleep. My sex drive is so dead right now, it hurts to have sex. Literally, it hurts. I only did one round of this shot, and I won’t be getting a second one. Please do research and talk to your doctor about this shot before getting it!"

• sar...
• June 23, 2018

For Endometriosis "I hate this shot, it ruined my life. I had very severe side effects that started the day after I got the shot and have not stopped. My old provider refused to admit that my pain was due to the shot. I have constant cramping, constant bleeding, migraines, my hair is falling out, my depression is worse than ever, increased anxiety, insomnia, muscle soreness, joint pain, and mood swings. I was told that this shot would stop my period, it did not, it just made my period last for 10 months, and it is still going. I will never get this shot again, and I do not recommend this shot for anyone."

• Ley...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2021

For Birth Control "Please read!! I got Depo Provera 2 months after I had my daughter for birth control. Worse decision ever. I know everyone reacts differently to a drug, but trust me when I say stay away from this. I got only one injection that lasts three months, but that was enough to destroy my mental health. It was horrible, made me gain 10 pounds in just three months, gave me the worst depression and anxiety of my life. Two years later and still no recovery, my doctor had to put me on antidepressants. Please read the reviews before you get the injection because after you get it, it will be too late!! This drug should be out of the market. I give it one star. It is awful, don’t do it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 17, 2015

For Birth Control "I started the Depo shot a year ago. Originally, I bled for 3 weeks with a few days off. After my second shot, I bled for 2 weeks and had 2 weeks off of my period. Then, once my period started up again, it never stopped. So, I've been bleeding since the end of January, which makes almost 9 months that I've been bleeding/spotting with not even one day off. There were times when it stopped for a few hours, but I guess if it came right back, it never actually stopped. I didn't gain weight, I've struggled with mild depression, anxiety, poor appetite, fatigue, lots of nausea, and abdominal pain. My last shot was at the end of March. I'm getting the pill tomorrow to help regulate my hormones. I'm afraid of all birth control now, but I hope this works."

• hat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2018

For Birth Control "First time ever trying any type of birth control. I made the mistake of not doing research before getting the Depo shot. While it is a convenient drug, it gave me a lot of side effects. It led me to depression and anxiety, which are two things I never felt before taking it. It also gave me night sweats, mood swings, and low libido. There were so many days when I felt so empty and dead inside. I hate the Depo shot so much. To this day, I still have depression, anxiety, low libido, and mood swings. The Depo shot doesn't work for everyone, and it's going to stay in your system for a long time."