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

50%

No change

19%

Don't know

15%

Out of the 26 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 13 people (50%) 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
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

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

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

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

1 more effect

11 helpful

0 comments

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.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

58% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

58% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

54% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

54% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Dizziness

46% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness


Possible depo-Provera shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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