Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on depo-Provera shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

52%

A bit

26%

Quite a bit

9%

A great deal

9%

A lot

4%

Out of the 23 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 11 people (48%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

My skin is brighter, my hair is healthier. I’m losing weight, I went from 127 to 116 in the 3 months I’ve had it. I went from having no sex drive to being turned on all of the time. My only complaint is that even though I’m always turned on, it’s still a little difficult to get wet, and I experience alot of weird discharges


Very positive mood

3 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Mar 25

The beginning i bled a lot, 40 plus day periods with few breaks in between. After about a year my periods went away and I only have spotting now. I recently found out I should only be using this form for no more than 2 years but this is my best option. It has been affecting my bones because I experience pain in my knees and hips that I haven't before this birth control. It does control my acne and is reliable which is a plus for me, i haven't experienced weight gain which is a common side effect. I have migraines more often after my shot and leading up to it as well. Overall I don't care for birth control in general and will be looking for other options.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

52% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Dizziness

44% 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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