Side effects
Depo-Provera shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Breast enlargement
65% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Lower back pain
65% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
59% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches
Sweating more than usual
47% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Tender breasts
47% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported tender breasts
Depo-Provera shot rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
12% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported thrush
6% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses
6% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported pelvic infection
Possible Depo-Provera shot side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Breast enlargement (65%)
- Lower back pain (65%)
- Headaches (59%)
- Sweating more than usual (47%)
- Tender breasts (47%)
- Dizziness (41%)
- Period like cramps (41%)
- Nausea or vomiting (35%)
- Vaginal discharge (35%)
- Hair loss (35%)
- Vaginal dryness (29%)
- Migraines (18%)
- Body hair getting darker (18%)
- Migraine with aura (12%)
- High blood pressure (12%)
- Thrush (12%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (6%)
- Pelvic infection (6%)
- Cystitis (0%)
- Body hair increase (0%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
Reviews
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
Have been nonstop throwing up and being nauseous and dizzy, lost a lot of weight from that alone. Have a bad fever and a lot of hot flashes, very uncomfortable and won’t ever do this again. Ever. Ever. Ever again.
Very negative mood
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
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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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Depo Provera stopped my periods completely. After being on it for more than a year, I can’t fit into my favorite belt that I easily could a year ago. Mind you, last year I was more sedentary — this year I’ve been training for 5Ks. That’s how much weight I’ve gained on Depo.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 20th Jun 24
I never had any real big side affects when I was on depo over a decade ago but now that I'm older and went back on it, the breast tenderness (only 1) and slight discharge is becoming nearly unbearable. It happens about 3-5days after getting the shot and lasts 4-7days. I gotta decide if this is worth it.
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Jun 24
I am having pigmentation down there and its always a thrush always itching causing discomfort .
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th May 24
Made me very moody for the first month. Also seems to be concerning long term side effects.
Very negative mood
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Apr 24
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Mar 24
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Mar 24
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Feb 24
The shot has worked wonders as far as no longer getting the monthly, but I do feel as my cramps have progressed
Worse skin
2 more effects
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