Medroxyprogesterone and Spotting: What Users Say (Page 4)

• 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."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2011

For Endometriosis "I've only taken one shot, it has been somewhat of a last-ditch effort to provide some pain relief from endometriosis and polycystic ovaries. The first month was great, no pain and very little spotting. The second month has been horrible, I had a period for 2 1/2 weeks, and the other 1 1/2 I had spotting along with horrible (at times) pain that even Lortab won't fully control. The doctor gave me estrogen to stop bleeding, and that took a week. As of now, I am not taking another shot. I told my husband that I can feel this bad for free. If this third month goes okay, I may reconsider. I've tried everything, and it's bad... looks like hysterectomy is the next step."

• Moa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Depo for just under a year. I am due for my next injection on the 22nd of December, and I will definitely not be going back for it. It did what it was supposed to do, prevented me from becoming pregnant, but the side effects were horrendous. I have had headaches every day, I have pains in my arms and my legs, extremely tired, and spotting all the time. I hope I am not the only person experiencing these side effects. I do not recommend this form of contraception to anyone!"

• kma...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 1, 2013

For Birth Control "Been on this for about a year and a half. I actually do like it because it's convenient, and you only have to get it every three months. I, however, have gained about 25 pounds. It makes you want to eat everything in sight and makes you an emotional being. It did not mess with my libido, which is a good thing. I don't get my period, just usually spotting about two weeks before I'm due for another shot."

• DJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Literally, the worst decision I could have made as a new mom was getting the Depo-Provera injection. Who invented this stuff? Because while “possible spotting” sounds like a minor symptom, if I were to tell a man that all he had to do to prevent pregnancy in his partner was to get a shot every three months and then intermittently, or, even worse, continuously, bleed out his butt for months on end, while feeling depressed and enduring headaches, I guarantee you he would not sign up for that. I cannot stress enough to NOT use this form of birth control. Save yourself the trouble and just stop having sex altogether because that’s what you’ll most likely do anyway once you’re on it and bleeding black sludge uncontrollably. I cannot speak more lowly of this BC. I’m sorry if you’re reading this after having already taken it like it did."

• Jas...
• April 29, 2021

For Birth Control "In the past, I haven’t been the best at remembering to take birth control pills, so I figured this would be more convenient. I was aware of side effects like spotting and gaining weight, but I suffer from really bad cramps, and this was supposed to diminish that. For the first few weeks, I was fine; I had one period, and it was very light. But a month later is when things really started to kick in. I’ve always suffered from anxiety and have had my episodes of depression here and there, but this was unreal. I would have the worst mood swings, going from being intensely paranoid and borderline panic attack to suddenly feeling next to nothing. I felt so empty and numb and started questioning if I really even loved my boyfriend or if my life was even worth it... I just didn’t feel like me at all."

• fur...
• May 23, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I recently got the Depo shot on March 9th for the very first time. And for the rest of the month, I didn't have any sign of a cycle. Come April 6th, I've been spotting ever since. I even went to the doctor at the end of April to get estrogen pills to stop the bleeding, and it stops, but as soon as you stop taking the pills, it starts right back up spotting again, which I stopped taking because it caused a yeast infection, so then I had to get medication for that. Here it is the end of May, and I'm still bleeding. And come June, I'm scheduled for the second shot. There is no way I'm ever getting this again. Can someone tell me when does this ever stop? I even started reading up on natural ways, such as herbal stores, to help stop the bleeding. What helps?"

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Worst experience ever. First time on any form of birth control, and the shot has scarred me to stop using birth control in any form. Took my first shot back in September 2016. Started spotting in late October 2016. Eventually, I had to stop using panty shields and start using pads. I'm still bleeding (January 11, 2017)... I lost my BF because sex has been so difficult and painful. Saw a gynecologist, he told me to switch to the pills, it should regulate it, but I just want to stop using overall and get my body back to normal. I thought since my three months are up, the bleeding would stop, but no such luck. I just hope that eventually everything goes back to normal. I miss my regular five days of my period. I miss seeing my discharge."

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 31, 2020

For Birth Control "In high school, I was on the pill, then, a few years ago, I had the Nexplanon implant, and after side effects and complications with that, I switched to Depo-Provera. It was a huge improvement from the implant, although it came with some minor side effects that I wasn't aware of. It has helped manage my anxiety and also my depression to a lesser extent and has been effective at preventing pregnancy. I have no period and only occasional mild spotting. However, my sex drive took an almost unbearable nosedive. That's the only awful thing, also uncomfortable vaginal dryness. Other than that, I'd recommend it."

• Ado...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 1, 2012

For Birth Control "Started Depo 7 years ago. Spotted the first three months and felt horrible. Then all side effects went away. Got off of it to have my child and now I'm back on it. No bone issues. No weight gain. No complaints."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been on the Depo-Provera shot for about 6 months now, and I was absolutely terrified of gaining weight on it because of the multiple stories I've heard. But I actually lost weight, so I love it. I haven't noticed any change in mood. Perhaps a slight increase in acne, but hardly anything to complain about. I did have spotting for about 3 weeks in the beginning. Overall, I really like it. I don't have to take a pill every day, and there aren't really any noticeable side effects."

• hel...
• August 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on the Depo for 6 1/2 years. I love it! It works. AND no periods. No weight issues. No craziness. About a week before I am due for my three-month shot, I will spot, but it is no big deal. My doctor has recommended that I switch to a different birth control since I have been on this for so long, and there is debate about bone mass being impacted after long-term use. I am sad to switch, honestly. I will be switching to Mirena and am VERY nervous to try something different. I am only 22, so hopefully, my body will adapt to Mirena alright."

• Nik...
• September 14, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on Depo in high school for 2 years, I’m 28 now, so 10 years ago, I had no problems with it! It stopped my periods completely. I haven’t been on any birth control since then, and I decided to get back on it. Worse mistake in my life! I got my first shot in June, by July, I started my period, which was very light at first, and then it started to pick up! By the end of August, I was still on, but it picked up heavily! Blood clots every night for a few nights, and then Thursday, Aug 23, was when I had the worst bleeding in my life! I went through pads every 5 mins, blood clot after blood clot! I started to get so weak that I went to the hospital, and I had to get THREE blood transfusions because I lost so much blood! While in the hospital, my OB-GYN wanted me to start a new birth control pill, it stopped the heavy bleeding and clotting the next day, but to this day I’m still spotting. I will never in my life get this shot again! And all of that was only with one shot! Do not get on it!"

• Pen...
• November 23, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got this shot about 2 and a half months ago. I have not stopped bleeding/spotting from the first day I got it, not even for a day. I'm a surgeon's first nurse, so I'm on my feet all day, and every now and again I get cramps along with it. My doctor did tell me that the irregularities would be stopping after another dose or two, which means I would have to wait about 3-6 months to see some dry panties. No."