"i&#039;ve been on depo for about a year.  my periods used to be very heavy but now they are very light.  the downside is that they last about 2-3 weeks.  i&#039;ve gained about 20 pounds and experience some pretty crazy mood swings.  my libido has completely crashed and i almost always need to use lube.  i got depo-provera because it fits my lifestyle; there&#039;s no way i could take a pill at the same time everyday. "