How do members experience Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Polycystic ovary syndrome 224 22
Birth control 70 35
Endometriosis 31 10
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 15 2
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 46

Member evaluations

COOPERATI

evaluated on May 09, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for effects hormone levels: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

aquarianrose

evaluated on Mar 13, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for irregular menstrual periods: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

sunnyday

evaluated on Jul 01, 1993

  • Perceived effectiveness for endometriosis: Slight
  • Side effects: None