"i%u2019ve been on the depo shot since for over 2 years &amp; it works very well with me. i have 3 cons 1) i have gained 20 lbs. in the past 2 years. 2) it%u2019s not good for your bones &amp; i have scoliosis so that worries me. 3) if you decide to get off of depo it may take up to a year to get pregnant. i am looking into other methods of bc so when i do decide i am ready i don%u2019t have to wait a year.
other side effects: i have spotting, &amp; sometimes cramps, once every 3 months near the time for my next shot. way better than having a period every month. also a lower sex drive and it is difficult for me lubricate myself during sex but not a problem for me or my boyfriend.
pros are i don%u2019t have headaches or mood swings. i have had anxiety &amp; depression before i got the shot so i do not think the shot causes my anxiety or depression.
i think this a great method of bc. but everyone is different &amp; experiences it differently."