Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and heavier periods

How our community feel birth control shot has affected their periods

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10%

Out of the 31 reviews for birth control shot, 3 people (10%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I have been on depo for 4 months almost. It has been a ROUGH time. From day one it’s been non stop nausea, dizziness and fatigue. I have almost no appetite ever so I keep dropping weight like crazy. Another symptom I have had since the start has been continuous tingling in my arms and legs, almost like they are about to fall asleep but don’t. My doctor said it could take some getting used to but this is almost unmanageable. When does it get to the point of feeling normal again? Not sure I can handle another couple months of this and I heard stopping the shot comes with its own set of issues because of your body trying to readjust again.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Oct 23

I had a painful lump for 3 months where I got the shot


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Aug 23

horrible mood swings, paranoia, depression and anxiety- my doctor told me that the depo shot would not affect my emotions like other birth controls i’ve been on previously. this is by far the worst. i gained weight, my hair is beginning to come out in clumps in the shower, my cramps are very painful. please do research and talk about the side effects with your doctor before considering.


Very negative mood

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Birth control shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Lower back pain

61% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

58% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

52% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

52% of birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

48% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible birth control shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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