Lowdown5266
Joined at February 2022
16th Feb 22
Depo-Provera injection
Was on depo for about 3 years following being on the combined pill for 15 years. The doctor would no longer prescribe the injection to me as they said I'd need a break. I had no periods while taking the injection, which was great! Also, no other side effects except no sex drive.
Time used
18 months - 3 years
Stopped using
Impact whilst using
Mood
No change
Skin
No change
Sex drive
Reduced
Weight
No change
Bleeds
Stopped
Other side effects whilst using
No side effects provided
Experience coming off Depo-Provera injection
I wish I had known in advance how long it would take to get my cycle back after taking depo - 5 months for my period to return and cycles are still settling a year later... I have now discovered I have an underlying health condition which being on hormonal contraceptives for many years has been masking.
Impact after using
Mood
No change
Skin
No change
Sex drive
Increased
Weight
No change
Cycle return to normal
3 - 6 months
Other side effects after using
No side effects provided