"i have been on the shot for two years now, and overall it&#039;s been great. i couldn&#039;t remember to take a pill everyday, so my doctor suggested the depo shot. when i first got the shot i bled for almost two months straight. after that, nothing. besides some spotting when i&#039;m up for my next shot. however, i have noticed i&#039;ve lost some of my hair, my depression worsened and i experience major mood swings from time to time; i didn&#039;t gain any weight. 

my doctor just notified me of the risk of osteoporosis and suggested taking 1000 mg of calcium and 400-800 mg of vitamin d per day. this is suggested after receiving the shot for 2+ years. either way, i wish i knew this sooner. i would have been taking those vitamins since day one."