birth control
"Despite my weight/exercise habits, I have genetically high blood pressure and cannot take birth control with estrogen. 

The first two injections are the most difficult due to the spotting and bloating - seems to be the case for many. What I found to help is incorporating a large amount of soy/flaxseed into my diet - it completely stopped the spotting. I suppose the plant estrogens in both help when you're not getting estrogen from BC. 

I haven't experienced any moodiness or hair loss like some complain about. 

I take extra calcium/magnesium/vitamin D as bone density is a concern on this shot long term."