Does depo-Provera injection cause lower back pain?

How our community feel they have been impacted by lower back pain on depo-Provera injection

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None or not sure

68%

Quite a bit

14%

A bit

11%

A lot

3%

A great deal

3%

Out of the 175 reviews for depo-Provera injection, 0 people (0%) reported lower back pain.

Reviewers that reported lower back pain as a side effect

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

  •  Still using

When I was 15, I started using the injection to manage my menstrual pain (due to Endo). It worked like magic and stopped my periods and pain right away! However, it also had a downside - it really impacted my mental health. Recently, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, and I tried different pills to manage it, but I kept forgetting to take them on time. So, I decided to give the Depot Provera injection another try. I was a bit hesitant at first, but I went ahead with it anyway. It took some time for my body to adjust, and I experienced some spotting and pelvic pain until my most recent injection. (I've had 5 injections now). Now, things have settled down, and I only get occasional twinges. The day after the injection, I experience some period-like pain, but it usually goes away after a couple of days. Overall, I would recommend this contraception, although everyone's experience is different. For me, it has finally given me what I wanted - freedom from pain.

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th Feb 24

  •  Stopped using

The injection definitely stops pregnancy but does affect the body in different ways


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2nd Feb 24

  •  Stopped using

I’ve been taking the pill for over 7 years and wanted to try the injection for convenience of not worrying about taking a pill everyday, for that it was great no periods no more cramps, however I found too many side effects which overrule the one positive. - The first month was great, however month 2 and 3 I suffered with what I thought was recurring thrush but I went to the gp and did swabs but everything was negative with no infections, turns out to be vaginal dryness which are the same symptoms of thrush and is highly uncomfortable - never had this on the pill, it’s effecting my sex life as it’s uncomfortable and has lowered my libido also. - The mood swings are insane with the first shot, I was very emotional and distressed, increased intrusive thoughts about my relationship, didn’t like my body etc. - I’ve always had clear skin until the injection I noticed the odd one or two almost cystic types spots which were painful and rather embarrassing that would last for weeks. - Noticed fluctuation of breast size too I probably dropped a size or 2 but didn’t loose any body weight. Not sure how long it’s going to take to go back to normal but definitely advise to anyone wanting to go on it, research research research and book a session with your gp to review it.


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Depo-Provera injection common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

42% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported tender breasts

41% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported vaginal dryness

35% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported vaginal discharge

31% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported lower back pain

30% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible depo-Provera injection side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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