birth control
"I did research before deciding on the shot. I was well aware of the weight gain and the irregular periods before going on it. I considered it to help me with the pain I get from PCOS and I gotta say I don't hate it but I don't love it. It has a different effect for most females and I would definitely see a medical provider before attempting the first injection. For me, I got my period a week after the shot and I went for about a week, the second month was spotting for almost 3 weeks, the third month was spotting for 2. I went in for my second injection after being warned that the spotting is a normal occurrence as long as it is not followed by pain and that the DEPO doesn't work overnight. I haven't had a problem yet."