Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and migraines

How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on depo-Provera shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

67%

A bit

17%

A lot

7%

A great deal

7%

Quite a bit

3%

Out of the 30 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 10 people (33%) reported migraines.

Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
17 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I've been on Depo Provera since 2023 and for the first few months it helped and stopped my period as I am transgender, But I've been dealing with a great amount of discharge that has been severely effecting my daily life. Warmth makes it worse and even though I'm a incomplete Paraplegic, it constantly feels like there's liquid coming out of me. When I do get my periods sometimes it's heavy spotting and whenever I use a tampon there's never any blood, but when I don't use a tampon then there is a massive amount of blood. I was once bleeding everyday for a month straight maybe even longer. I was never told any of the side effects besides it stopping my period.

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Jul 25

Been on it for 4 years, I’ve gained 50lbs from it, went up 4 cup sizes, I throw up so much I have to take meds to keep it down, my hair is ALWAYS falling out, my body is always aching and I haven’t had a single period since I started it. Not to mention I get dizzy, sweat non stop, and have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep now.


Increased sex drive

1 more effect

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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

1 more effect

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1 comments

Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

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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