i've gone back and forth with the depo injections and oral contraceptives for the last decade or so i can't decide which is the lesser of the evils. there are certainly pros and cons to each but in the end i decided to stick with the oral contraceptives. why? although convenient (you only go in every quarter or so for a shot) but like you i've gained quite a bit of weight after the initial shot and my weight continue to skyrocket with each injection. after about three years i have gained a total of about 1/3 of my pre-depo body weight! not only was my body image suffering since the injections but my moods swings were swinging at full force i was tired all the time and my calcium levels were fast depleting! i loved the convenience of not having to take the pill on a daily basis but side effects of the injections turned me into someone who i ultimately hate! now that i'm back on the pill most of the side effects i've suffered from the depo has left my system and i'm somewhat back to my pre-depo body weight but i'm feeling so much more energized and alive! i didn't know the extent of the side effects until i decided on another form of birth control. true the pill may be a pain in the rear for someone as forgetful as i am but i'd rather forget and have to use a backup method than to suffer the ill effects the depo injections. birth control is a definite must for some women (myself included) and i've accepted the fact that there are side effects to any substance we take but it shouldn't interfere with our daily lives and turn us into someone/something we're not! with this experience i've learned that depo injections just didn't work for me but it may for others. in the end i think you should have an in-depth discussion with your gyn weigh your options and figure which will work best for you based on your needs your lifestyle and your preference.
birth control shot making me fat and moody? . i was on the pill for about 6 months but switched to the shot because of depression issues. i have been on the shot for about 9 months now and have gained about 30 pounds and am very moody. i need to be on birth control but don't know what method would work best for me.