"I started on Depo 4 months ago after having my birth control pills switched 4 times in the past 12 months.  I had to keep switching pills because I was having EXTREME bleeding, which eventually lead my doctor to test me for cancer.  Being tested for cancer at 26 years old, is life changing.  Luckily it came back negative.  I already suffer from migraines, and had been changed to a new migraine medication that conflicted with birth control pills, so I needed to chose a new method of birth control.  We found out through the cancer tests that I have an abnormal cervix, so IUDs are not an option for me, so I chose Depo. So far, so good.  No periods!  No weight gain, no mood swings. Working for me so far!"