Pros:
- 97-99% effective
- Private and hidden
- Periods are usually lighter and less painful
- Initially, users have irregular (even heavier) periods. But after 1 year on the shot, more than 70% of users have light periods and sometimes no periods at all.
- Can be used by those who can't take estrogen
- Doesn't interrupt sex
Cons:
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV.
- Requires a visit to the clinic every 3 months to get the shot
- May not be the best option for those who don't like getting shots
- Side effects
- Heavy bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Headaches
Who uses the shot?
People who don’t mind going to a clinic for a shot every 3 months and are not afraid of needles; people who want completely hidden BC.
Where do you get the shot?
You can get the Depo shot at a clinic near you.
How effective is the shot?
The Depo shot is 97-99% effective.
Does the shot offer STD protection?
NO. For STD protection use condoms with this method.