"i started the shot around feb and went in to the clinic not knowing what i wanted. i decided on the shot there and then but then read more reviews after i got it that freaked me out - depression, loss of sex-drive, anxiety, etc. i&#039;m pretty moody as it is so i was terrified of what i had put in my body. i did bleed and spot for about 3 weeks after which i think is totally normal because that has happened to me in starting any new birth control (pill &amp; patch). then i started to realize that my body was taking really well to it. i never noticed any major mood swings aside from the emotional being i already am (know yourself!). got the second shot &amp; still going good! i&#039;m sure there are long-term effects though that could be considered."