Depo-Provera shot and spotting
Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect
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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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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
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st May 25
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.
Worse skin
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Depo-Provera shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
63% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
63% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Dizziness
53% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness
Period like cramps
53% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported period like cramps