"i am 18 and have been on depo since i was 15 due to severe menstrual bleeding. when i first got the shot i noticed my bleeding kept lightening up until my second shot and it stopped all together. i eat like a pig, but that&#039;s not really a big deal for me. during the first 4-5 months i lost 40 pounds, and slightly over a year later i&#039;ve gained 20 back. i know a lot of girls fidget and carry on over the weight issue, but if you exercise daily and eat appropriately, it won&#039;t turn into a big deal. i definitely recommend this to my friends who either have bleeding issues or just don&#039;t want to get pregnant. works perfectly in both cases; at least for me!"