Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and acne

How our community feel depo-Provera shot has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

30%

Don't know

22%

Out of the 27 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 8 people (30%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st May 25

Started the shot as an easy way to get on BC. Didn't have to get another shot for another 3 months; however, it was the worst decision I made. I had spotting and sometimes even heavy bleeding for 18 consecutive days straight. Gained weight as well for the following 3 months.

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Worse skin

1 more effect

11 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Feb 25

i get non-stop acne


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 24

Have been nonstop throwing up and being nauseous and dizzy, lost a lot of weight from that alone. Have a bad fever and a lot of hot flashes, very uncomfortable and won’t ever do this again. Ever. Ever. Ever again.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

2 helpful

1 comments

Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

59% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

59% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Period like cramps

56% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Breast enlargement

52% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Dizziness

48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness


Possible depo-Provera shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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