Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and periods to stop

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, 14 people (47%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop 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 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

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Jun 25

Getting off birth control and having cramps idk why I only been off for like a month or so


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

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Headaches

63% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

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Dizziness

53% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness

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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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