Depo-Provera injection and periods to stop
Out of the 198 reviews for depo-Provera injection, 139 people (70%) reported periods to stop.
Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I went on the depo injection due to the mini pill making my IBS constipation symptoms worse and the doctor saying this would be better. For first 6 months, no side effects. It did level out my moods and constipation, but it gave me vaginal dryness and a loss of sex drive after 9 months of being on it.
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Apr 26
This has made my sex life a living hell .I get scared to have sex with my partner since I associate the vaginal dryness with this Depo shot ,the sex is always pain towards the end as there’s not enough lubrication
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 11th Oct 25
Depo-Provera was great for me and it stopped my periods completely. I liked not having to take a pill everyday and I didn't want to get another copper coil so this worked well for me. However after being on it for quite a while I got unlucky and ended up with an abscess at the injection site which eventually had to be operated on, however this could have happened with any kind of injection and was just bad luck. I have since switched to Sayana Press so that I can do my own injections at home and clean the injection site beforehand to prevent another abscess.
Top side effects not reported
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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
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