Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and body hair increase

How our community feel they have been impacted by body hair increase on depo-Provera shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

95%

A great deal

5%

Out of the 21 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 1 people (5%) reported body hair increase.

Reviewers that reported body hair increase as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Feb 25

I became depressed and experienced pregnancy symptoms. I had it for a year. Half way through that year is when I realized it was the birth control that was making me feel out of wack. I had a horrible reaction receiving last shot and that was it. I continued using it because I thought my body was suppose to get use to it. I’ve changed a lot since then and not in a positive way.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

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Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

62% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

62% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Dizziness

48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness

5

Sweating more than usual

48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible depo-Provera shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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