I got my third Depo shot on Monday, I was a week late without realizing it. And before then I had been having more frequent headaches. Since I got the shot I haven't had as many, but I woke up this morning randomly upset, like crying for no reason or over little things. Can birth control affect you like that?
My wife hasn't tried shots, but she went through a bunch of different oral ones and the ring. She gets migraine headaches and feels bad on them. We just use condoms now.
Anytime you add additional hormones to your body, a lot of different things can happen. I use pills, but I notice I still get a bit "swingy" in my emotions. It's all about finding the right combination of hormones, and sometimes it takes a few months for our body to adjust.
But if you're experiencing headaches, the shot may not be right for you. I had a friend who was physically ill because of the effects of the pill. Depending on the person, you may need to try some other options- the ring, the patch, diaphragm (cap), pill, female condom, or even a "T" rod (but that's for long term).
I swore off Depo because of the side effects I was dealing with. Granted not everyone suffers from them, but for me they were pretty much unbearable. I asked the doctor how the Depo worked and his explanation was it prevented you from ovulating, which freaked me out. I tried to ask him if I would still be having periods when I was in my 80's and all he did was laugh. I bled the whole three months, but emotionally I was PMSing the whole time as well. I completely lost my sex drive, which upset my husband to no end. It got to the point to where just kissing him repulsed me. Because it's a synthetic hormone, it can affect your emotions. Physically, I felt lethargic and gained weight. Ugh, I quit after the first shot and never dealt with it again.
Remember though, the effects are different for everyone - you can google "Depo side effects" and read testimonies from different women. But talk to your doctor as well, there might be another explanation for how you feel.
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