"while the irregular periods, frequent spotting, and slightly heavier periods are a drag, the shot has worked very well for me. it is very effective at preventing pregnancy, and is low-maintenance. all you need to worry about is getting the shot every 3 months.
my periods weren&#039;t bad before the shot, and they&#039;ve stayed exactly the same, besides being unpredictable. just have to worry about changing my pad/tampon. no bad cramps, same amount of acne as usual, and no side effects to speak of.
i&#039;m only on my 6th month of the shot now, and i&#039;ve heard that after 6 months, the periods typically become more predictable at least, and less blood is shed from spotting. quite a few women stop having their periods actually, which is what i&#039;m hoping for."