"love this medication. i suffered with painful periods and ovulation and terrible mood swings which all got worse after having my kids.  i tried various birth control pills but without a great improvement - especially with mood. i just had my third shot, i only gained 2 lbs since the first shot and i no longer have a period. i&#039;ve had some slight acne but happy to manage that - overall for me it&#039;s been great. very happy. i should add that i am taking calcium and vitamin d also."