Depo-Provera injection and more regular periods

How our community feel depo-Provera injection has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

70%

No change

2%

Don't know

1%

Out of the 194 reviews for depo-Provera injection, 1 people (1%) reported more regular periods.

Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Worst experience I’ve ever had. Since taking this I’ve felt constantly irritated, had complete lack of concentration and it’s completely wiped out my sex drive. I have now been bleeding for 2 months with no break. I have never regretted taking something so much it’s honestly made me miserable.

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Depo-Provera injection common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

41% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported vaginal dryness

39% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported tender breasts

34% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported vaginal discharge

30% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported lower back pain

29% of depo-Provera injection reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible depo-Provera injection side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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