25/06/2019

Depo-Provera

Injection

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

5 - 8 years

Had children

Height

5'10"/177.5cm

Weight

80kg - 85kg / 12st 8lb - 13st 5lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

This was a very reliable method for me for a number of years. I only stopped using it as I wanted something with no hormones in.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very positively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Back pain

Better skin

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

No effects

Impact after using

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

12-18 months

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Migraines

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Back pain

Tender breasts

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Nausea or vomiting

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

My bleeding was very irregular within the first few months but this seems to be getting better (10 months after).

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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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