birth control
"I started the shot in 8th grade, before high school. I'm now 17, a junior and considering a different method. I was 121 pounds for a few years before I started. Now I'm 180 and still climbing. The hormones make me feel hungry all the time. Joining a fitness club for a year did not help either. I feel moody often and sad. It did a great job of protecting me and preventing pregnancy. I barely have a period and when it does come, it seems to be off and on for about 2 weeks. For anyone considering this, just be careful of what you eat and make sure your already exercising. Don't listen to your brain telling you that your hungry, listen to your stomach."