That was not a side effect for me.

Other side effects I did have: weight gain, lethargy, absolutely no libido, no menses (not necessarily a bad thing), migraine headaches around the time the shot wore off.

I got the heck off that crap as soon as I figured it all out.

so you didn't like the depo? doesn't the shot get rid of your period completely? I dont think i could deal with that, I love getting my "period", I dont get so paranoid..I think the pill is best for me, but when I become older I might become interested in an IUD..but I dunno what the cost of those would be...they are just as effective as the pill correct?

anyone whos been on depo or any other form of shot for b.c. and tried the pill, which did you like better..the shot or the pill

Worrywart, yes women on the shot do often lose their period. However, other women have a lot of bleeding, especially when starting or stopping the shot. I did not have a period for about five years when I was on the shot.

I would never recommend the shot to anyone. Its has some serious side effects and may even cause irreversible damage.

The FDA does not recommend the shot for teens or young women. They also do not recommend that women stay on the shot for longer than two years.

i would NEVER get the shot
it vcan cause irriversable damage like you said...
i wouldnt want to take the chance

IUD's are actually more effective than the pill.... they are pretty much foolproof. Very very very effective. Like, statistically as effective as getting your tubes tied.

However, the mirena IUD (progesterone) is known to lessen periods too... I never got a period from the day I got my iud in. So if you don't want that, don't get the mirena. The copper iud may worsen your periods at first but then I think they generally stay pretty normal. Why wait until you are older? It is becoming a lot more common for IUD's to be given to young women, it is perfectly safe. And they cost a lot right away (if your insurance doesn't cover it, mine didn't) like $400-$600 for the prescription for the iud and the procedure to put it in. But when you think about it, that's really cheap because it's a one time cost that you never have to pay again for 5 years (for the mirena) or 10-12 years (for the copper one). A lot cheaper than the pill, when you do the math.

Anyway, IUD's can have downsides too, I just wanted to give you some info because you seemed interested. But it's the pill for me, and I won't even think about getting the shot. Ouch.

well, i'm 20 now and currently on yaz...so $25 a month is very affordable for me..I'm not really sure how to go about getting an IUD..i wouldn't want my parents to know or be invovled...I'm not sure they know I'm sexually active, the "reason" as far as they know that i went on the pill was for my irregular periods...they were ridiculously irregular to a point to where I'd be stressed out of my mind waiting for when I was using condoms alone..one month for it to be 28 days (which usually its between 28 and 32 days) it was supposed to come the 18th..it didn't come until the 28th...I had talked to my mom about it the previous month about it being so irregular, right after that month we both timed it and she said I should expect it the 18th or 19th..so, as you can imagine I was pretty freaked out..after that I made an appointment and went on the pill...and I still freak out...but I'm not sure I can afford the IUD...i'm thinking about just using a spermacide as a back up..hoping it doesn't cause any irritation

Honestly, a pill alone is enough protection... and with a condom, it's almost perfect.

I have been on depo for almost 5 yearsl now...since I was 17. I take a break after 2 years for a year, then go back on..and repeat.

Symptoms I got were breasts tenderness in the first 3 weeks...loss of period symptoms, slight weight gain.

Everyone is different...When i got my first shop, i lost my sexual desire. Took a break after 2 years..got my period after 6months, was irregular for 4..regular for 2...and went back onto the shot. My sexual desire didn't change after that shot..it was even better! breasts got tender...and was just a cry baby for a while haha.

IMO...if you don't think you'd remember the pill..and don't want a child for a lonnnggg time...definatly try out the shot. I know girls that forget their pill for one day..and get pregnant. Also take a calcium supplement..as depo has shown to increase the chance of bone loss in women...

Hope this helped!