Depo-provera and Obsessive-compulsive disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Depo-provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lexapro, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Obsessive-compulsive disorder 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 Obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;) is found to be associated with 681 drugs and 1,308 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

On Jul, 10, 2026

15,804 people reported to have side effects when taking Depo-provera.
Among them, 22 people (0.14%) have Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Could Depo-provera cause Obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Depo-provera when they have Obsessive-compulsive disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Obsessive-compulsive disorder when taking Depo-provera? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Obsessive-compulsive disorder when taking Depo-provera? *

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

What are other side effects people have besides Obsessive-compulsive disorder? *

Suicidal Ideation: 9 people, 40.91%
Pharyngitis Streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus): 7 people, 31.82%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 31.82%
Molluscum Contagiosum (a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes): 5 people, 22.73%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 22.73%
Cerebral Atrophy (decrement in size of brain): 5 people, 22.73%
Eczema Infected (eczema due to bacterial infection or with bacterial infection): 5 people, 22.73%
Anal Fistula: 5 people, 22.73%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 22.73%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 22.73%
Depression: 5 people, 22.73%
Pain: 3 people, 13.64%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 9.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.09%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 2 people, 9.09%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 9.09%
Cough: 2 people, 9.09%
Diabetes Insipidus (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 2 people, 9.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bahall M, Reyes AJ, Ramcharan K, Hosein N, Seegobin K, Bahall K, Sharma H, Dhansingh S, Mahabir A, "Neuro-ophthalmological manifestations after intramuscular medroxyprogesterone: a forme fruste of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?", Neurology international, 2016 Sep .
Bahall M, Reyes AJ, Ramcharan K, Hosein N, Seegobin K, Bahall K, Sharma H, Dhansingh S, Mahabir A, "Neuro-ophthalmological manifestations after intramuscular medroxyprogesterone: a forme fruste of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?", Neurology international, 2016 Sep .

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?

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