Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and spotting

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

41%

Don't know

14%

Out of the 22 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 7 people (32%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

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

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

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

Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Feb 25

i get non-stop acne


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

59% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

59% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

55% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Dizziness

46% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness

5

Sweating more than usual

46% 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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