Depo-Provera injection and weight loss
How our community feel depo-Provera injection has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
33%
Don't know
13%
Out of the 193 reviews for depo-Provera injection, 9 people (5%) reported weight loss.
Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I’ve used it on an off for years sudden lost of weight within a month since using it again.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd May 24
I was not offered an alternative injection and was adbised against it as i already was dinosed with depression.its been very difficult trying to feel normal and have a great s** life. I am already a mother and would like to wait a while before or IF i do have any more children. This contraception is extemly strong, i noticed many changes to my body. From the frist day i took the injection. It is brilliant at stopping me from getting pregnnt again though.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 27th Jun 23
After being pregnant with our first child, due to my BMI & hypertension at the end of my pregnancy I was not allowed the combined pill. So after the discussion with my GP the next best thing for myself that I was willing to try was the Depo (injection). Firstly I hadn't even had my period after giving birth which didn't help, I felt like a complete mad women (understand we just had a baby) no libido, very on edge/sensitive to were I would be snapping multiple times a day. I just didn't feel like myself & I had to fight my drs to come off the injection. Now I just monitor my periods though an app and when having sex we use a condom
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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