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Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is the U.S. brand name of a birth control product manufactured by Pfizer Inc. It is a hormonal birth control method containing a synthetic progestin, without estrogen, and is administered to women in the form of an intramuscular injection once every 11 ... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 306 |
51% |
| Endometriosis | 57 |
75% |
| Pre-menstrual Syndrome ... | 8 |
63% |
| Infertility | 3 |
67% |
| Pregnancy - Teens | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 56% (388
Members)
find Depo-Provera helpful
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Depo-Provera Reviews
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It work for the fact that it got rid of some of the side effects.
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All I can say is that I hated it!!
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working great
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Still on it
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I used this just as a birth control during high school for 2-3 years
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Horrible
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doing its job not preg.....no period
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I started the depo shot about 6 months ago, as far as I know it's doing what it is supposed to. However, I'm worried about when I stop getting the shot how my periods will be then.
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Have had 2 injections and I am almost 2 weeks out from my 2nd injection. So far it has not worked and I am having a lap done this week to hopefully get some relief
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I loved Depo, helped with an array of problems, but my endcronolist (the past couple) don't like it and won't prescribe it.
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Depo-Provera Injection (birth control question)
Have you considered a Mirena IUD? It works with the same hormone as the depo but a lower dose delivered straight to the uterus instead of systemically... [More] -
Depo-Provera Injection (birth control question)
Depo is not estrogen, but if you read the warnings, it does say people who have clotted should not use it. Some docs feel OK with using it when you're... [More] -
Depo-Provera Injection (birth control question)
I had very heavy periods and had to be put on birth control pills to stop my period. They even doubled up the pills but it wouldn't go away. Finally t... [More] -
Depo-Provera Injection (birth control question)
Hello, Before my diagnosis, I had been on the depo shot for 19 years with no problems.... Since the cause of my PEs are unknown and the depo is ... [More] -
Who Would Do Depo Provera On Treatment?
I need to choose BC for treatment ASAP. I do not have many options. Who here thinks Depo would be soemthing they would stay away from due to side effe... [More]
