"does its job as a birth control.  convenient that it is only every 3 months and it&#039;s discreet.  however,  the side effects aren&#039;t worth it.  i had mood swings, increased appetite and cravings, (which lead to a 10 lb weight gain within first 3 months), and constant bleeding for over 2 months.  once i switched to the pill after my first shot, my appetite went back to normal, i&#039;m acting like myself,  and the bleeding stopped immediately.



i receive free service at planned parenthood as a teenager so all of my birth controls are at no cost."