Depo-provera and Menopause - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Menopause is reported as a side effect among people who take Depo-provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate), especially for people who are 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Depo-Medrol, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Menopause when taking Depo-provera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,804 people who have side effects when taking Depo-provera from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Depo-provera?

Depo-provera has active ingredients of medroxyprogesterone acetate. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 17,093 Depo-provera users. Check the latest studies of Depo-provera.

What is Menopause?

Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women) is found to be associated with 400 drugs and 488 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Menopause.



On Jul, 28, 2026

15,804 people reported to have side effects when taking Depo-provera.
Among them, 34 people (0.22%) have Menopause.

Could Depo-provera cause Menopause?

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Depo-provera when they have Menopause? *

  • < 1 month: 37.5 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 12.5 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 12.5 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 37.5 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Menopause when taking Depo-provera? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 24 %
  • 30-39: 40 %
  • 40-49: 24 %
  • 50-59: 12 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Depo-provera? *

  1. Humira: 2 people, 5.88%
  2. Voltaren: 2 people, 5.88%
  3. Exalgo: 2 people, 5.88%
  4. Zipsor: 2 people, 5.88%
  5. Amitiza: 2 people, 5.88%
  6. Atenolol: 2 people, 5.88%
  7. Lamictal: 2 people, 5.88%
  8. Lupron Depot: 2 people, 5.88%
  9. Metformin: 2 people, 5.88%
  10. Depo-Medrol: 2 people, 5.88%

What are other side effects people have besides Menopause? *

  1. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 11 people, 32.35%
  2. Hair Loss: 11 people, 32.35%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 26.47%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 26.47%
  5. Depression: 8 people, 23.53%
  6. Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 8 people, 23.53%
  7. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 20.59%
  8. Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 20.59%
  9. Night Sweats (sweating in night): 7 people, 20.59%
  10. Bone Pain: 7 people, 20.59%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Depression: 4 people, 11.76%
  2. Migraine (headache): 3 people, 8.82%
  3. Spinal Disorder (disease of spine a back bone): 2 people, 5.88%
  4. Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 5.88%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.88%
  6. Weight Increased: 1 person, 2.94%
  7. Joint Pain: 1 person, 2.94%
  8. Adverse Reaction: 1 person, 2.94%
  9. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.94%
  10. Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 1 person, 2.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by age:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on medroxyprogesterone acetate (the active ingredients of Depo-provera) and Depo-provera (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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