Medroxyprogesterone and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got my shot on May 4th, 2019, and I bled from May 9th all the way till August 30th. I finally stopped bleeding, and on September 4th, I started bleeding again and stopped on September 7th. I still have cramps from May 4th: crippling pain and mood swings, and on edge about everything. The Depo-Provera shot is the worst decision I have ever made."

• Dep...
• December 27, 2018

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Worst thing I've ever done in my life while only trying to do the right and responsible thing. Now I wish I had done more research before I took the shot. I don't understand. I have been bleeding for 8 months straight, not one day off. It is heavier, more than light, the blood clots are huge, and I can't get pregnant because I haven't had sex in 7 months due to the bleeding. The cost of the pads, diapers, plugs, whatever you want to call them, is so ridiculous. I'm now on iron pills and vitamin C, as my iron levels are so low I am borderline for a blood transfusion. A normal count is 12.5, mine is 7.5 - under 7 you need a transfusion. My mood is horrible, and it's affecting my marriage, my job - hell, even strangers. I am not a nice person, and it's killing me, literally. DO NOT get this shot. It's a real-life nightmare that has no end in sight."

• SWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2019

For Amenorrhea "After three months with no period, my doctor chose to put me on one pill a day for 10 days. (All bloodwork and an ultrasound were normal.) During the use of this medication, I experienced mood swings, irritability, cystic acne, and vaginal discharge. Five days after finishing the medicine, I started my period. It was heavy. My doctor warned me of the side effects and heavy period. However, it gave me a period, which is what I hoped for and is important to prevent uterine cancers. I recommend this medicine. But be aware of side effects. Ride them out, and hopefully you’ll get your period. I am 38, married, but have never been pregnant."

• Lal...
• July 5, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I was on the Depo Provera shot for 2 years. Absolutely hated it. The two years that I was on it, I had rapid weight gain and gained 30 lbs in two years. My mood swings were awful and became much more depressed. Also caused my anxiety to become worse. Wouldn't recommend this birth control to anybody."

• Vic...
• July 26, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I’ve been on the Depo-Provera for 7 months, and I haven’t stopped bleeding since. I’ve actually lost weight rather than gained any. I’m 20 and weigh 109 lbs when I got the shot. Now I’m 21, weighing 93 lbs. I know I’m eating, but my appetite just isn’t as normal as it was before. When I first got the Depo shot, I didn’t bleed for a good bit, it felt like I was backed up, and my tummy felt bloated, and I just felt sluggish. A month after I was supposed to get my period, BAM! I started bleeding and am still bleeding now. I’m experiencing heavy periods and horrible cramps. Besides the long, agonizing period pains and stains, I’ve also dealt with eerie mood swings and depression, I’d really feel so many emotions in one day. I stress so much over things that can be fixable, and I jump the gun a lot too. What I’m saying is I don’t feel like myself at all. The Depo-Provera can affect people in different ways, but for me, I probably won’t go back to get my 3rd shot, which is this August."

• Lou...
• June 29, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Endometriosis "I recently tried Depo Provera for my endo, and it worked great for my heavy periods and also the pain. I barely have any flare-ups like before. But my hormones are going crazy or I'm going crazy. I'm irritable all the time, and I get so mad over nothing. Wondering what's worse to go through: pain or the damn mood swings....."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 12, 2013

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I have been on the Depo shot for almost 10 months now, and it hasn't been too bad. The only problems I've had are severe mood swings, nausea, and headaches daily. I'm a sick person anyway, so I'm not sure if I've gotten other side effects, but I do know those are from the Depo. My periods are now pretty much gone. My second shot, I had a period for about 2 months, but it wasn't heavy. I plan on getting off of it, though, after this shot wears off because I have been reading a lot of bad things about the shot. Severe mood swings, depression, anxiety, hair loss, osteoporosis, infertility, etc. I eventually want to get pregnant, but you can lose all options if you continue the shot for an extended period of time, and I don't want that to happen."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This Depo-Provera has to be the worst experience of my life. I took this medication back in September on the 7th. I was perfectly fine up until October 1st, the spotting began. I thought it was my period, but something was off, it was dark and minimal. It continued for weeks and weeks. I started taking ibuprofen to help stop it, and it worked. I finished a whole bottle of 100 pills, and it didn’t stop. Then the pills have stopped working, and the spotting got heavier. I went back to Planned Parenthood, and apparently this is 'normal.' This is horrible. I never went back for a second shot. Not to mention they prescribed me the mini pill to 'help' the bleeding, but it hasn’t done anything, so I stopped taking it. It’s been 86 days, and there are no signs of it stopping anytime soon, and it's devastating. I’m also so emotional because of this medication. I cry at least 3 times a week. I just want this nightmare to end."

• Aid...
• February 4, 2018

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "After having my third baby, I decided I needed birth control that was more long-term. I decided on the shot because it was hassle-free. However, this has been a nightmare. I have been bleeding constantly for a period of 3 weeks. I delivered my last baby via c-section, and the amount of bleeding I am having now is equivalent to what I was having postpartum. I am also very cranky and go into rages of anger where everything upsets me. I have had panic attacks where I feel my heart racing and can’t catch my breath. I already suffer from celiac disease, but it seems like Depo has aggravated it. I am having flare-ups and experiencing IBS symptoms. I have three children, and all these symptoms combined are taking away from my quality of life. I am constantly cranky, cramping, panicking, or having IBS symptoms, and I just want it to stop so I can enjoy my life and babies. This is horrible!"

• Kle...
• February 23, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "Everyone is different! However, I do not suggest this medicine if it can be avoided. Due to an abnormality in my blood, my only BC option was the Depo shot. I have been miserable since day one, and it's not getting any better. I read all the reviews against it, but I was set that it would be different for me. Hard no! My acne tripled in severity. I experience shortness of breath and muscle fatigue on the daily. The mood swings have been out of control, and ultimately I no longer feel like myself. This has really impacted my life, and I strongly urge you to avoid."

• Kat...
• February 21, 2014

Medroxyprogesterone "I literally received this shot a few days ago, and I can already feel a difference. I was on the pill with no problems but had to stop taking it because of the migraines that I get and the possible risk of taking the pill. My chest is very sore, I'm tired, getting random headaches, and sort of down (mood). I'm not as talkative, it's almost like my personality just disappeared overnight. I definitely don't feel like my usual self. I wanted to see some reviews to see how quickly others were feeling side effects and what they are experiencing. It seems like these symptoms have a possibility of going away... not sure how long I want to wait, even though I still have a minimum of three more months."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've now had 2 Depo shots. About 4 weeks into my second shot, and I've been bleeding now for 14 days. It's weak, but just isn't stopping. It's not painful, but more annoying than anything. Experiencing ongoing mood swings and gained 5 kg in the first 2 months with no other change to diet/exercise. Unsure if I need to keep taking the shot to let my body adjust or to stop now. Have read stories of getting pregnant later can be much harder after Depo too. Lots of uncertainty, wish I had researched more before starting and perhaps tried the IUD first."

• Ann...
• November 6, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Amenorrhea "I was on the depo-Provera for 3 months, and after the treatment was over, I didn’t get my period for 11 months. To try and induce a period, I got prescribed 10 Provera pills of 10 mg. I did all 10 (the side effects were so bad I would get mood swings and bad cramps), and after 3 weeks, I got my regular period back only for 2 months, and now I am back to no period."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2014

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "My first shot of Depo was great, no mood swings or any other side effects other than some very light spotting. Happy with my first shot, I got a 2nd, but it didn't turn out as the first shot did. I'm happy because there's no mood swings or really any mental side effects, which is why I switched from the pill. However, I was told my period would completely go away or just be light spotting, but for some reason I have now been having a normal/heavy period for over a month now, which is concerning. I've also been experiencing a lot of headaches and cramps that can get so bad they'll sometimes wake me up from dead sleep. I'll be going to the doctor soon to get off of this, blood loss is not fun :c don't think this is super common though."

• Fan...
• September 7, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "Absolutely hate the Depo Provera shot! I gained so much weight, it's disappointing! After I had my baby, I went back to my regular weight, which was 130. I had my baby on 2/27/17 and went back to the clinic for my 6-week ob postpartum, and then the nurse asked me what I was going to use for contraception. I answered 'condoms,' and she responded with, 'You know some condoms can fail - how about some birth control pills, shot, IUD, and the Nexplanon? These are our top four popular birth control options, of course, we have more, but definitely recommend these!' As she mentioned all of them, she started giving me information about the four options, so then I decided on the Depo because I'm not good with remembering to take pills every day, and at the same time, I definitely don't want something in my uterus or in my arm, at that point, Depo sounded perfect. I noticed a lot of mood changes, hungriness, and weight changes. I was depressed, emotional most of the time, was extremely rude to my husband, and I was tired all the time, all I wanted to do was sleep. I was hungry all the time, I was eating every 2 hours. I could not control my hungriness, and at that moment, all I wanted to do was eat and sleep. Then I started noticing I was getting thicker around my waist and decided to check my weight, I had gained 40 pounds in 3 months and the first time taking it! I never went back to get my second Depo. I honestly don't recommend any birth control. I know everybody's bodies are different, but still, they are bad for us, believe it or not!"

• ROX...
• September 26, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was given the Depo to slow the bleeding of my heavy periods because I am anemic. I have only taken one shot and am due for the second in a week or so, I will be refusing to have it. I have been bleeding for over a month nonstop. Horrific cramps in my abdomen, extremely heavy bleeding, and blood clots almost the size of golf balls. I am surprised I still have a boyfriend considering the mood swings and lack of attention he gets since I've been on the Depo. I DO NOT recommend this product."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2012

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I started Depo as an alternative to the pill due to the fact that I kept forgetting to take it. At first, it was a miracle. My period immediately stopped. I did gain a bit of weight, but it wasn't anything that I thought about too much. But after my third round of the shot is when problems started to occur. I became incredibly unstable. My moods were unbearable to the point where it almost cost me a relationship. I was constantly depressed, no sex drive, and the scale kept climbing even after efforts to eat healthier and exercise. I decided to go off of it, and everything just stopped. I feel normal again. My weight dropped."

• EJJ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2019

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was recommended the injection by my doctor after a bad experience on the pill. Every single day I wish I never had it, ever since my first shot, I have bled. I had the shot for around a year, and I’ve now not had one for 7 months and still to this day I am bleeding. I have horrendous period pains every day, my skin is awful, my moods are all over the place, thrush on and off, and I’ve developed dermatitis down there due to having to wear pads/tampons every single day for a year and a half! My doctor has arranged an ultrasound to check if everything is okay and if they can explain this ridiculous amount of bleeding! It’s nearly cost me my relationship because sex is a no-go, it’s a good job my boyfriend is understanding. I wouldn’t recommend this to anybody in a million years! I just want this to end, I just want to go back to normal. It’s a living nightmare."

• jma...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2021

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I would NOT recommend this birth control. I was not aware of the effects I would have when coming off Depo-Provera. I did well on the injections (I had 3 injections), but when I came off of it, I was a completely different person. I am anxious, can’t think clearly, and have major mood swings. I have never been the type to be anxious about anything. I’ve always been a happy person. The only good thing about it was that it completely prevents pregnancy. I would strongly suggest starting on the pill or any other contraceptive. Everyone’s body is different and can react in a different way, but I would not risk starting this method when there are much better options."

• tir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 24, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on Depo from the ages of 17-21 with absolutely NO problems, NO bleeding, it stopped my periods completely, NO side effects. I went back on the Depo August 2013 (currently ages 25-27) and have been getting the shots every 3 months on the first date they are due. I have been spotting/bleeding almost the whole time. When I have sex, it seems to make me bleed more. Everything has been ruled out, and it's just been blamed as a side effect of the Depo from my doctor. I also managed to get pregnant and have a miscarriage while on the shot/on time with each due date. The longer I am on this, the more side effects I am starting to get (acne, SEVERE depression, anxiety, and mood swings). I recommend for younger only."

• JTa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2020

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I got on Depo on January 15, 2020. Ever since I got on it, I have had bleeding since then. I am tired of having to use tampons and pads just so I don’t ruin any of my clothing. Depo is very effective, in my opinion, but when I first got on it, I was moody and emotional for no reason! My hormones were off track, but as of now, it’s good! I have not experienced any weight gain, so I have to say I am okay with this. Just not with the consistent bleeding."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2016

Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Depo shot definitely stops you from getting pregnant, but it messes up everything else... sex drive, mood swings, and while on the shot, my period wasn't bad, but once I stopped it, I didn't get my period for 4 months. Then, out of the blue, I started bleeding like crazy. Now my period comes whenever. I can't even tame it... I won't bleed for 5 days, then out of the blue, I start spotting or bleeding, especially after sex, which is causing issues with me and my partner because he gets disgusted with the blood, as he should!! So now my partner is afraid to have sex with me because he doesn't know if my period will come down in the middle of it... horrible experience."

• bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2014

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "I was on the shot for 2 years. I'm 5'3", 120 pounds naturally. I weighed up to 130 while on the shot. It is extremely effective for protection against pregnancy. Although I have no sex drive, terrible mood swings, and weight gain in the abdomen, face, and buttocks. The pros would be clear skin and effectiveness against pregnancy, but I wouldn't recommend it for short-term birth control or for women who gain weight easily. It took my body almost a year to regulate itself after stopping."

• Pri...
• February 5, 2017

Medroxyprogesterone for Birth Control "My experience with the Depo shot was great! I love it! I've been on it for 2 years now, and I am currently still receiving the shot. Honestly, I've experienced no type of bad side effects from the Depo shot. I didn't gain any weight, didn't become depressed, or have mood swings, it didn't lower my sex drive or cause me any discomfort with my periods, etc. I literally haven't, and still don't experience anything bad with the Depo shot to this day! I love the Depo shot because it's something you don't have to worry about taking every day. It's quick, easy, and comfortable. And works amazingly at preventing pregnancy! I 100% definitely recommend anyone to give the Depo shot a try!"

• Roc...
• December 2, 2015

Medroxyprogesterone for Endometriosis "Do not get this shot! It tried to ruin my life. Heavy sporadic bleeding, mood swings, depression, headaches, body aches, no sex drive, terrible cramps. I have little/no emotion for almost everything. I only had 2 shots. I just want to get back to my normal :("