Depo-Provera shot and sweating more than usual
How our community feel they have been impacted by sweating more than usual on depo-Provera shot
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None or not sure
52%
A bit
19%
A great deal
14%
Quite a bit
10%
A lot
5%
Out of the 21 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 10 people (48%) reported sweating more than usual.
Reviewers that reported sweating more than usual as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days 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
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Jul 24
I first started receiving the shot as a teenager (for 2 years) and the only side effect I experienced was no periods, which is what I wanted. I started back on it 5 years ago after trying 2 other types of BC that I did not like. Once again, my periods stopped, but this time I also gained about 30 lbs, my breasts grew, and I suffered from excessive sweating/ hot flashes. The weight gain was no issue to me since I have always been very tall and skinny. Putting on some extra weight was a plus. It was the constant sweating and hot flashes that made me stop taking the shot. I would even sweat from my head and *down there*, which I never used to before. It was very embarrassing and difficult for me to control. I was showering 3-4 times a day in between trying to work and go to school. Not to mention all of the different types of deodorant I had to try to remedy this issue. If I can find a viable solution, I would most definitely restart this BC.
Gained weight
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Depo-Provera shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
62% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
62% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Dizziness
48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness
Sweating more than usual
48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual