Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and irregular periods

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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10%

Out of the 30 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 9 people (30%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6 days ago

My right breast has swelling so bad that it have my body aching this is different from just regular breast swelling from had a baby it honestly got me a lil scared cuz it making me weak have any one had this happen while on b.c

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Jul 25

I have been on depo for 4 months almost. It has been a ROUGH time. From day one it’s been non stop nausea, dizziness and fatigue. I have almost no appetite ever so I keep dropping weight like crazy. Another symptom I have had since the start has been continuous tingling in my arms and legs, almost like they are about to fall asleep but don’t. My doctor said it could take some getting used to but this is almost unmanageable. When does it get to the point of feeling normal again? Not sure I can handle another couple months of this and I heard stopping the shot comes with its own set of issues because of your body trying to readjust again.


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Jun 25

I have been on this form of birth control for 3 months now. I got my first dose on the last day of my cycle. This is my first time ever on birth control. After the first dose my cycle went away. I got my second dose 2 weeks later than what I was supposed to, because my gynecologist rescheduled my appointment (because they’d be closed that day). I started bleeding a medium-light flow 7 days after i was Supposed to get my second dose. I have been bleeding for 28 days straight now. The flow is the lightest it has been so far today, but it’s annoying to deal with. I get my third dose of depo in 2 months, and I’m honestly thinking of quitting it.


Somewhat positive mood

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Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Lower back pain

63% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

63% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Dizziness

53% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness

5

Period like cramps

53% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible depo-Provera shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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