Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and high blood pressure

How our community feel they have been impacted by high blood pressure on depo-Provera shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

88%

A bit

8%

A lot

4%

Out of the 24 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 3 people (13%) reported high blood pressure.

Reviewers that reported high blood pressure as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I’ve been on Depo for 4 years and I’m almost 2 months off of it and I’m actively trying for a baby and my body is definitely all out of wack trying to regulate I’ve spotted for a week I’ve had bad cramps and stomach aches and I still haven’t ovulated yet but hopefully I will soon !!! All I can say is coming off the shot take it easy and get rest because your body is trying to get everything back in order and it’s not entirely fun

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Mar 24

It’s not for me gave me lots of acne and constant mood swings.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Feb 24

The shot has worked wonders as far as no longer getting the monthly, but I do feel as my cramps have progressed


Worse skin

2 more effects

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Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

58% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

58% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

54% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

50% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Dizziness

46% 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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