Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th Apr 21

Sayana Press injection  
•  Stopped using

I only started this because my sterilisation procedure was postponed due to covid. I'm not great at taking the pill and whilst this is reliable and it was nice to not have a period, I'll be stopping this asap. My last shot was a week ago and I'm tired, I feel low and I've gained weight (85kg up to 95kg) despite maintaining my healthy diet, having a very active job, increasing my exercise regime and using the car less. I don't know if my age is a factor (I'm 38) but use this one at your own risk.


Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

Gained weight

Bleeds

Stopped

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

I don't know / can't tell
While using
 Tender breasts
 Period like cramps
 Vaginal discharge
 Vaginal dryness
After using

No side effects provided

No experience provided


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0 comments

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  •  17th Dec 24

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0 helpful

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
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0 helpful

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  •  17th Dec 24

Depo-Provera injection  

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35 years old
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