questions about depo provera!

[jillian4316]

How effective is the depo provera birth control shot? ( Is it 'ok' to do it without a condom every once in a while, WITHOUT him going inside me? ) And what are the side effects you may get from it ( everyday side effects, and ones that effect/change your period) please help answer

[wannabeamama6]

I had unprotected sex while on the depo and didn't get pregnant but both my mother and sister both got pregnant on it!

It all depends on the person but I agree look at the site.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

I took one depo shot back in september.  I gained 10 lbs almost immediately.  My appetite just tripled.  I will NOT be getting another shot and will look for another form of birth control.  When I was looking into getting it I heard from a lot of women that they really disliked it.  I also had a couple of women who said they actually got pregnant on Depo.  The only reason I got the shot was to try and help boost my milk supply after giving birth.  I won't do it again.  

But like Clysta said, look at the depo website and see the complete list of side effects.

[Clysta]

The Depo is one of the most effective birth controls on the market, but has some side effects that put women off. (I'd never personally use it. I went with a non-hormonal IUD) Side effects you might get are odd spotting, heavy/lighter than normal periods and over time no period, weight gain (this is a real common one) headaches, breast tenderness and a few other I can't think of. You can google for a proper list of side effects and the number of women who experience them.