"depo- provera has been a life saver for me! since i&#039;ve been getting it, my severe bleeding i&#039;ve suffered for so long with is gone! i have no periods at all. it&#039;s also amazing at preventing pregnancy. i&#039;ve been with my fianc&eacute; for 11 years &amp; we don&#039;t use protection, and i like to let him finish in me. no babies here! the only symptoms i get when the shot is first given is slight fatigue. i&#039;d highly recommend you giving it a chance. i&#039;ve tried everything from an iud to pills. the iud worked great for pregnancy also, but caused severe pain &amp; i had to get it removed along with a pelvic ultrasound to make sure no damage was done."