Contraception Reviews

Side effects

Depo-Provera shot side effects

2.8

18 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

33% somewhat negative

Bleeds

39% stopped periods

Sex drive

39% lost sex drive

Weight

56% gained weight

Skin

33% no impact on skin

Cycle return

67% in 3-6 months

Depo-Provera shot

Depo-Provera shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Breast enlargement

61% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

2

Lower back pain

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

3

Headaches

61% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported headaches

4

Sweating more than usual

50% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Dizziness

44% of Depo-Provera shot reviewers reported dizziness


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 11% 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


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Breast enlargement (61%)
  • Lower back pain (61%)
  • Headaches (61%)
  • Sweating more than usual (50%)
  • Dizziness (44%)
  • Tender breasts (44%)
  • Period like cramps (39%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (33%)
  • Vaginal discharge (33%)
  • Vaginal dryness (33%)
  • Hair loss (33%)
  • Migraines (17%)
  • Body hair getting darker (17%)
  • Migraine with aura (11%)
  • High blood pressure (11%)
  • Thrush (11%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (6%)
  • Pelvic infection (6%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)

Reviews

2.8

18 reviews

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

Depo-Provera shot  

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

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Birth control shot  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 24

Depo-Provera shot  

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

2 more effects

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Birth control shot  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Jul 24

Depo-Provera shot  

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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Birth control shot  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Jul 24

Depo-Provera shot  

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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Birth control shot  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th Jun 24

Depo-Provera shot  

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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Birth control shot  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Jun 24

Depo-Provera shot  

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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Birth control shot  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th May 24

Depo-Provera shot  

Made me very moody for the first month. Also seems to be concerning long term side effects.


Very negative mood

0 helpful

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Birth control shot  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Apr 24

Depo-Provera shot  

Unsure about depo considering switching too pill.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Birth control shot  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Mar 24

Depo-Provera shot  

It’s not for me gave me lots of acne and constant mood swings.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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Birth control shot  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Mar 24

Depo-Provera shot  

It's fine


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