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Depo-Provera injection

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Overview

Rated 2.9

183 reviews

Every 3 months

Frequency

96% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

Short term

Effect on fertility

Rated 2.4

9 reviews

Every 2 months

Frequency

96% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

Short term

Effect on fertility

Depo-Provera injection ingredients

Main hormones in Depo-Provera injection

Less-Androgenic progestogen


Noristerat injection ingredients

Main hormones in Noristerat injection

Androgenic progestogen

What Lowdown reviewers say

29% no impact on mood

68% stopped periods

57% lost sex drive

49% gained weight

59% no impact on skin

Cycle return

37% don’t know impact

56% somewhat negative

67% stopped periods

56% lost sex drive

67% gained weight

100% worse skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with

Endometriosis

Heavy periods

Period pain

Endometriosis

Heavy periods

Period pain

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Depo-Provera injection reviews

183 reviews

Injection  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Sep 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I went on thsi injection due to my terrible experience with rigevidon, at first everything was fine as my skin cleared up, i only get the odd spot which is supported by acne medication- which was great considering i am acne prone. However it was beginning clear that i was gaining weight, I started off as a size 8 (very slim and petite) to currently being a size 14, leading to a size 16. My hips have also widened, this has led to an increase of SO many stretch marks, it has had an affect on my confidence due to this durastic change, while having the same diet the whole time. Yet this may be because i began at 16 now 18, coming into adulthood maybe?? At the minute my moods are terrible, i am very irritable, riddled with anxiety and more sensitive; so if youre looking into this as someone who has suffers with mental health I would not recommend. The pain of the injection is not bad however I am attempting to come off of this contracpetive as soon as possible yet just struggling which pill to choose due to my fear of weight gain, poor skin and loosing my sex drive. Just remember eveyones experience is different this is just mine :)

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Aug 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I would absolutely never recommend this to anyone. As someone who has previously struggled with mental health issues but has been well for about 10 years, my mood has been incredibly low and my anxiety through the roof. This is not something I’ve experienced for years (actually last time I was on hormonal contraception). I feel very lucky to be in touch with my moods and still having therapy so I’ve been able to quickly be aware this is likely to be the Depo as nothing else has changed to bring this on. I will not be using this again and would really recommend others proceed with caution.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Aug 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I went on the depo injection after having my little boy as I thought it was an easy form of contraceptive as I didn’t have to remember to take it everyday. Fast forward a week post injection I started with the most horrific nausea, stomach pains, back pain and anxiety. I thought I maybe have a bug so went to the doctor who ran some bloods (all came back clean) never felt anxious or sick prior to having the injection so the only thing I can think of that is new is the depo. I have now been nauseas well over a month every single day to the point I am on anti - sickness tablets. I will not be having it again as it changes your body and emotions so much and the other downside there is no reversal so once it’s in if you suffer from the side effects you have to basically put up with it until it’s up for renewal. Wish I had done my research before as I have read on numerous sites that the hormone levels they give are so high and this is what causes all the adverse effects.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Injection  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Sep 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I went on thsi injection due to my terrible experience with rigevidon, at first everything was fine as my skin cleared up, i only get the odd spot which is supported by acne medication- which was great considering i am acne prone. However it was beginning clear that i was gaining weight, I started off as a size 8 (very slim and petite) to currently being a size 14, leading to a size 16. My hips have also widened, this has led to an increase of SO many stretch marks, it has had an affect on my confidence due to this durastic change, while having the same diet the whole time. Yet this may be because i began at 16 now 18, coming into adulthood maybe?? At the minute my moods are terrible, i am very irritable, riddled with anxiety and more sensitive; so if youre looking into this as someone who has suffers with mental health I would not recommend. The pain of the injection is not bad however I am attempting to come off of this contracpetive as soon as possible yet just struggling which pill to choose due to my fear of weight gain, poor skin and loosing my sex drive. Just remember eveyones experience is different this is just mine :)


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Aug 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I would absolutely never recommend this to anyone. As someone who has previously struggled with mental health issues but has been well for about 10 years, my mood has been incredibly low and my anxiety through the roof. This is not something I’ve experienced for years (actually last time I was on hormonal contraception). I feel very lucky to be in touch with my moods and still having therapy so I’ve been able to quickly be aware this is likely to be the Depo as nothing else has changed to bring this on. I will not be using this again and would really recommend others proceed with caution.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Aug 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I went on the depo injection after having my little boy as I thought it was an easy form of contraceptive as I didn’t have to remember to take it everyday. Fast forward a week post injection I started with the most horrific nausea, stomach pains, back pain and anxiety. I thought I maybe have a bug so went to the doctor who ran some bloods (all came back clean) never felt anxious or sick prior to having the injection so the only thing I can think of that is new is the depo. I have now been nauseas well over a month every single day to the point I am on anti - sickness tablets. I will not be having it again as it changes your body and emotions so much and the other downside there is no reversal so once it’s in if you suffer from the side effects you have to basically put up with it until it’s up for renewal. Wish I had done my research before as I have read on numerous sites that the hormone levels they give are so high and this is what causes all the adverse effects.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Noristerat injection reviews

9 reviews

Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 24

Noristerat injection  

the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 24

Noristerat injection  

the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Jan 24

Noristerat injection  

I became emotional, my stomach is bloated all the time, I have no energy, I feel tired all the time, loss of appetite, I feel uncomfortable, my ears are ringing the whole time, my head feels foggy and I feel confused, I get bad period like cramps


Very negative mood

3 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 24

Noristerat injection  

the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 24

Noristerat injection  

the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Jan 24

Noristerat injection  

I became emotional, my stomach is bloated all the time, I have no energy, I feel tired all the time, loss of appetite, I feel uncomfortable, my ears are ringing the whole time, my head feels foggy and I feel confused, I get bad period like cramps


Very negative mood

3 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Dec 23

Noristerat injection  

Period like cramps, increased white discharge, nausea and bloating made the experience horrible. Stopped getting my periods from the first shot which made me think i was pregnant.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Dec 23

Noristerat injection  

Period like cramps, increased white discharge, nausea and bloating was horrendous. Stopped getting my period from the first shot which made me think I was pregnant. My depression also got worse.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Aug 23

Noristerat injection  

Except for the cramps, I'm happy with this enjection


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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1 comments

Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th Aug 23

Noristerat injection  

It gives pregnancy like symptoms which makes one think they might be pregnant however it is safe.


Very positive mood

2 more effects

2 helpful

1 comments

Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Jun 23

Noristerat injection  

terrible idea


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Injection  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  16th Aug 21

Noristerat injection  

Not satisfactory


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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