Often after 3 injections women stop having periods. Privacy is a major advantage. No one has to know you are using this method. Depo-Provera may improve PMS, depression and symptoms from endometriosis. If your bleeding pattern is bothersome to you, you can take medications which may give you a more acceptable pattern of bleeding.
Some women gain weight.
To avoid weight gain, watch your calories and get lots of exercise. You must return to the clinic every three months for your injection. Depression and premenstrual symptoms may become worse. It may be a number of months before your periods return to normal after your last shot. A few women are allergic to Depo-Provera.