Depo-Provera Sucks

A short on what Depo's done to me.

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[lestannons]

You're not going to be appy about this but I found it worked brilliantly, for me. I had not problems such as any of you have described. I was on it for 14 years (since I was 21) Now I've been taken of it I have all the problems that came with periods, you name it I suffered it. Which was why I was put on the injection. Now I have endometreosis and I'm facing hysterectomy surgery.

[SilverDoe6]

@joannepsi I've had no bleeding or pain. No weight gain. What a lot of people here are failing to mention is that ALL forms of bc have side effects. You're interferring with the natural systems of your body no matter what you do. Expect some unintended consequences! Many women like depo because it doesn't contain estrogen either.

I'm just saying that if you've had a dreadful experience and want to warn others, great. But don't lump all of us together & proclaim it's no good for ANYONE.

[DatDivaLaviya]

I thought I was going crazy! Took my shot the first weekend in October 2011 and that was the LAST shot. Spotting, chest pains, depression, gained 20 lbs. Ugh...I'm still going through it till now!

[thatchic94]

Well for me depo was ok.when I first got it my period lasted almost 3 or 4 months but now it is fine I haven't gained any weight I've onli took its 3 times and I've lost 4 pounds sooooo idk lol

[12tAy12LoR12]

Depo was a blessing for me. I have Endomitreosis, cysts, you name it. I have suffered a long time with this. The Depo shot has helped me imensly. Since taking it, I have none of the symptoms that I used to have. I guess the effects of the shot just react differently to different peoples bodies. Now I am able to be the person that I used to be without having to rely on painkillers for the rest of my life.

[Deelovesron609]

The depo is a good type of birth control:) I love it.

[Sarahxo20]

Yeah, this birth control was a nightmare for me when I was on it. On the patch right now and LOVE IT! no problem! Depo I packed on weight, always crying or angry. Felt ROTTEN! actually thought I was going crazy. When I came off it and it was out of my system I felt so happy cause I felt NORMAL! I wasn't crazy! It really is a posion.

[Quzina]

Been on depo for 6 months gained 20 pounds, I never stop spotting, seemed like my imune system is falling apart and I always feel fatigued. Been off for 4 months I still spot, I am still gaining weight even though I excercise and eat normally like I have been the past 2 years I still GAIN GAIN GAIN. I catch colds more easily now, It gets harder to get up in the morning cause I feel like fainting. It's bad! They should NOT be giving this to people. (I'm a teenager btw.)

[MissRedrum78]

I just got off depo and I been on it 11 years. I gained no weight and had no unpleasant side effects and after coming off now still have no side effects. In the first year of course my period was bullshit lol but thats pretty normal. Depo is diff for everyone an shouldnt be categorized for everyone as being bad my experience was great. PS ima Ginger i dunno if that makes a diff or not.

[mvilla81]

I was on Depo 5 years ago and had very bad reactions to it. I only got 2 injections. I still can't loose the 30+ lbs I gained. Depo ruined my life :(

[spreegrl98]

@SilverDoe6 thank you so much for your review! i just got the shot two days ago and since then have read nothing but horror stories about it so its nice to actually hear a positive instead of a negative to calm my nerves :)

[kayznpaddy]

been on depo for over 7 years, had no periods at all, no problems wot so ever