"i started depo when i was 14. stayed on it for a year (4 shots) with no periods or period side effects, just some spotting. the first 2 shots, i had lost 15 lbs, and the second 2 shots i gained back that 15 lbs plus another 20. so 35 lbs later, i decided to switch to the pills. i was on aubra for about 2 weeks before i had to stop due to extreme nausea. after that, i tried nuvaring, only to find out it wouldnt sit properly and caused burning and itching. so then, i switched to a non hormonal iud (paraguard). i stayed on the paraguard for about 7 months before i had to have it removed for extremely heavy painful periods. after all this, i&#039;m back on depo. i just got my second shot today. lost about 8 lbs already. no symptoms but spotting."