"despite my weight/exercise habits, i have genetically high blood pressure and cannot take birth control with estrogen. 

the first two injections are the most difficult due to the spotting and bloating - seems to be the case for many. what i found to help is incorporating a large amount of soy/flaxseed into my diet - it completely stopped the spotting. i suppose the plant estrogens in both help when you&#039;re not getting estrogen from bc. 

i haven&#039;t experienced any moodiness or hair loss like some complain about. 

i take extra calcium/magnesium/vitamin d as bone density is a concern on this shot long term."