Can the Depo shot affect mental health?

Can the Depo shot affect mental health?

PIP: The product labeling for Depo-Provera cites depression as an infrequent side effect. Previous research on this topic has documented self-reported depression or mood changes in 1-5% of Depo-Provera users.

Does Depo shot cost money?

Each injection (3 months’ worth of birth control) costs between $0 and about $150. Many health insurance plans cover the cost of birth control shots, as well as the cost of the doctor’s visit.

What is the most common side effect of Depo Provera?

The most common side effect of the birth control shot is irregular bleeding. You may experience bleeding problems for 6 to 12 months after you first begin using the shot. The most common bleeding problems include: breakthrough bleeding.

Can Depo worsen anxiety?

Hormonal birth control can cause some side effects, such as decreased libido, spotting, and nausea. Also, there are mental health side effects that can occur, including mood swings, depression, and increased feelings of nervousness or anxiety.

Can Depo cause mood swings?

The women who commented — from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and Africa — experienced heavy and continuous bleeding, extreme breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches, nausea, extreme mood swings, depression, hair loss, and damaged relationships.

Can you get Depo shot at CVS?

MinuteClinic® providers can administer birth control injections.

Does Depo make you infertile?

Does the ‘Depo’ contraceptive injection affect fertility? The short answer: Contraceptive injections can have lingering contraceptive effects for up to 1.5 years but do not affect long-term future fertility. The long answer: Depo-Provera™ or Depo-Ralovera™ is a contraceptive injected once every three months.

Why Depo-Provera is bad?

Depo-Provera is a progestin-based birth control shot. Common side effects include irregular or no periods, bone thinning, weight gain, delayed ovulation, and injection site reactions. Some may also experience headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your doctor.

Can Depo make you angry?

The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera is causing baffling, quality-of-life threatening adverse effects for many women. Their expressions of fear, anger, regret, and frustration must be heard, acknowledged, and acted upon.