Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and weight gaining

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Gained weight

52%

No change

19%

Don't know

19%

Out of the 21 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 11 people (52%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Feb 25

I became depressed and experienced pregnancy symptoms. I had it for a year. Half way through that year is when I realized it was the birth control that was making me feel out of wack. I had a horrible reaction receiving last shot and that was it. I continued using it because I thought my body was suppose to get use to it. I’ve changed a lot since then and not in a positive way.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

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

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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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