Depo-Provera injection vs Noristerat injection

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Depo-Provera injection

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Overview

Rated 3.0

178 reviews

Every 3 months

Frequency

96% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

Short term

Effect on fertility

Rated 2.6

7 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

30% no impact on mood

68% stopped periods

57% lost sex drive

49% gained weight

59% no impact on skin

Cycle return

35% don’t know impact

71% somewhat negative

86% stopped periods

71% lost sex drive

57% 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

178 reviews

Injection  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Depo-Provera injection  

Stopped my periods completely which was great, but was depressed the entire time I was on it (and didn't realise why until I came off) also had zero sex drive until I came off it.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Injection  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd May 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I was not offered an alternative injection and was adbised against it as i already was dinosed with depression.its been very difficult trying to feel normal and have a great s** life. I am already a mother and would like to wait a while before or IF i do have any more children. This contraception is extemly strong, i noticed many changes to my body. From the frist day i took the injection. It is brilliant at stopping me from getting pregnnt again though.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Injection  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st May 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I was placed on the Depo injections back in 2019 and had a total of 5/6 injections. They were stopped because they caused severe anxiety, multiple panic attacks daily and severe depression. The GP deemed it unsafe for me to continue as the mental health side effects were incredibly awful.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Injection  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Depo-Provera injection  

Stopped my periods completely which was great, but was depressed the entire time I was on it (and didn't realise why until I came off) also had zero sex drive until I came off it.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Injection  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd May 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I was not offered an alternative injection and was adbised against it as i already was dinosed with depression.its been very difficult trying to feel normal and have a great s** life. I am already a mother and would like to wait a while before or IF i do have any more children. This contraception is extemly strong, i noticed many changes to my body. From the frist day i took the injection. It is brilliant at stopping me from getting pregnnt again though.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Injection  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st May 24

Depo-Provera injection  

I was placed on the Depo injections back in 2019 and had a total of 5/6 injections. They were stopped because they caused severe anxiety, multiple panic attacks daily and severe depression. The GP deemed it unsafe for me to continue as the mental health side effects were incredibly awful.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments


Noristerat injection reviews

7 reviews

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

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

0 helpful

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

0 helpful

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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