Contraception Reviews

Depo-Provera shot and weight loss

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

19%

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19%

Out of the 31 reviews for depo-Provera shot, 5 people (16%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I have been on the shot for about 15 months now. Initially I went to the doctor because for 1 year (year 33 to 34) I was experiencing major sweats, headaches, body aches, and fevers prior to periods. The doctor suggested I get on birth control to reverse my effects. The first dosage, my symptoms stopped and I felt great. During the second dosage, I bled severely and was using medium to heavy pads. Then on my third dosage I was spotting light to medium and wearing panty liners. Then on my 14th month right before my fourth dosage, my bleeding completely stopped. It was a long process before my periods stopped but I was hopefully. I don’t want to get a tubal ligation because I’m traumatized after experiencing preeclampsia during the delivery of my daughter. However, I did have headaches, dizziness, and nausea throughout the course. A plus is that the shot has cursed my appetite and some gain weight but I lost weight. I think this is great because I’ve always had a hard time losing weight. Overall, I think I’ll stay on the shot.

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Jun 25

I have been on this form of birth control for 3 months now. I got my first dose on the last day of my cycle. This is my first time ever on birth control. After the first dose my cycle went away. I got my second dose 2 weeks later than what I was supposed to, because my gynecologist rescheduled my appointment (because they’d be closed that day). I started bleeding a medium-light flow 7 days after i was Supposed to get my second dose. I have been bleeding for 28 days straight now. The flow is the lightest it has been so far today, but it’s annoying to deal with. I get my third dose of depo in 2 months, and I’m honestly thinking of quitting it.


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  25th Apr 25

My skin is brighter, my hair is healthier. I’m losing weight, I went from 127 to 116 in the 3 months I’ve had it. I went from having no sex drive to being turned on all of the time. My only complaint is that even though I’m always turned on, it’s still a little difficult to get wet, and I experience alot of weird discharges


Very positive mood

3 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

65% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

2

Lower back pain

61% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Dizziness

55% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness

4

Breast enlargement

55% of depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Period like cramps

55% 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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