Usually women complain of weight gain while using depo provera, and not losing weight. Though we don’t know exact mechanism of progesterone, but we know it stimulates appetite. Weight gain is an issue of calories that is caused by increased appetite. read more
Many women who take Depo Provera experience weight gain, according to Virginia Commonwealth University. Since this contraceptive only contains progesterone, which can increase your appetite, you may eat more than usual and then extra pounds can sneak up on you. read more