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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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BEen on it since i was 13 off now
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Just started
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I loved not having a period but after you get off of it, it takes forever to get back on schedule.
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So far I am happy it has done what I needed it to do, stop my cysts. But I have gained 10 lbs, am very moody, and bleed quite often
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they put me on depo in 2000 and said that it should help and i think it makes it worse.
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bleed constantly for 3 moths
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gained weight, no periods, trouble getting pregnant afterwards
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Tried this for my endo, 12 months out of 3 years worked for my endo...I gained osteoporosis from this.
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I was on it for about 5 years but had to stop it as my blood pressure was too high. I didn't have periods while on it and that was a blessing. I assume it had a good effect on my moods though mood problems have continued.
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horrible side affects
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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]
