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Depo-Provera

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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Lookin4sun (Migraine Headaches)
Works for menstrual migraines as it stops my period thus stopping these migraines.
Working / Worked
tigishere (Endometriosis)
Began injections in May 08. offers more relief then any other treatment. Some side effects of depo shot are concerning. major hot flashes insomnia leg lymphnoid tenderness. Each time I am due for an injection I experience the following discharge leg lymphnoid discomfort increase of hot flashes anxiety depression symptoms the week following injection I have daily headaches manifesting into migraines if not caught.
I ended up pregnant while on Depo..But gained a ton of weight so wont do it again...
works for me.
still have long periods sometimes
working great
While I was on Depo (before I wanted a baby) it got rid of any and all problems I had and I was the happiest I've been.
Ate everything in sight!
I used this for a while but went off of it when I started gaining weight.
worked to regulate my periods and help me with fertility
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Discussion: 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]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Advice: 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]