19/06/2019

Depo-Provera

Injection

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About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'7"/170cm

Weight

65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I enjoyed the fact that I didn’t have periods whilst on the injection, but it completely ruined my sex life. I had no libido and when we did have sex it was painful due to dryness and left me feeling worthless.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Better skin

Tender breasts

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal discharge

Impact after using

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

12-18 months

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

No effects

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Experience after taking

My libido came back after a few months and sex is no longer painful whatsoever. My mental health improved and I felt less ‘apathetic’ and dull.

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Depo-Provera

Injection

About the reviewer

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Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

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