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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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the 1st time was great:no periods ever, no side effects. But it took over a year to get pregnant when I stopped using it. The 2nd time around I have no period for 2 months then I spot a whole month! But it's so easy and so effective for birth control.
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Reviewer: lilbitinlove, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have used the shot for 7 years and have had none of the side effect except maybe a few hot flashes when it's time for the next one. I just recently has a bone density scan that came back great. Evey drug has a side effect and people use then to their advantage.
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Although I never got pregnant while on this birth control, after my second shot I started getting my period twice a month. I also had to work out like crazy to not gain any weight. The only thing that was good about it was that I didn't have to take a pill everyday. Also, my skin was really bad when I was on this, I had major breakouts.
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Reviewer: lolam, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have heard about girls gaining a lot of weight on this but it didnt do so for me. It is a great method for me due to the fact that you only have to worry about getting the shot every 3 monthes! Plus I havnt had my period for a year. It's great!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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If I knew about all these side effects I would have NEVER taken it to begin with! I gain 75lbs on this! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS!
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