Contraception Reviews

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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.

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Nov 24

It's very good but I feel the vagina dryness is a lot


Very positive mood

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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

1

Lower back pain

62% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

62% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

57% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Dizziness

48% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness

5

Sweating more than usual

48% 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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