"honestly everyone&#039;s bodies work differently and i&#039;ve heard horror stories about every type of birth control but this one has been really excellent for me. i&#039;ve been on the depo shot for 5 years now (planning on switching soon). the shot does sting a bit so be sure it&#039;s injected into your hip instead of arm. first month i spotted nonstop, but i haven&#039;t had a single period since. no pregnancy scares. very gradual weight gain for me, 25 lbs over the past five years. cleared up my acne, have plenty of libido. i give it 10/10."