How do members experience Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Polycystic ovary syndrome 225 22
Birth control 71 35
Endometriosis 31 10
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 17 3
Irregular menstrual periods 8 8

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 15
Depressed mood 7
Decreased sex drive (libido) 6
Irregular menstrual periods 4
Mood swings 4
Vaginal dryness 3

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 23
Moderate 24
Mild 22
None 47

Member evaluations

Sagen

evaluated on May 19, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for HRT: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Hypnosa

evaluated on Aug 06, 2003

  • Perceived effectiveness for premenstrual dysphoric disorder: None
  • Side effects: Severe

Ladywolf319

evaluated on Jan 04, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for menstrual spotting: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe