Which is a better form of birth control: the pill or the shot?

My husband and I are tired of using condoms so I have decided to get on some form of birth control. I've read about the Depo shot and the birth control pills online, but I wanted actual opinions on the matter.





I would prefer the shot, but I have heard it makes you gain weight. On the other hand, I really don't want to be bothered with taking a pill everyday.Which is a better form of birth control: the pill or the shot?
Honestly from personal experience. Do not get the shot, not only did I gain 20 lbs, I was spotting the entire last month. I was on the shot for 9 months, and it did this every time. It was terrible.





Then again with pills it is a hassle to take one everyday and risk the chance of missing one. I am currently on Loestrin24 and I love it. My period is a lot lighter and shorter. I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclin, and my periods were very heavy and long. So I am not switching.





Another option that you could think about if you aren't planning on having children soon is Mirena. It is inserted and can stay in for up to 5 years I think. No pills no nothing. I haven't been on that, but I was thinking about it.





So there are some options to think about.





Hope this helps! Good luck!Which is a better form of birth control: the pill or the shot?
the pill can be a pain to remember everyday. i have 2 friends who had the shot altho it is easy it has bad side effects. i have heard of infertility later on....one of them switched to mirena....it is implanted inside you and hardly any side effects. you can have it up to 5 years but it can be removed at anytime if you want to have kids.
I went on the shot and lost 15 pounds. I know that is not normal though. The pill is a pain in the butt to remember every day. Most people only gain like 10 pounds on the shot. So I guess you could look at it this way-- 10 pounds from the shot or 50 pounds from being preggers. Because honestly it sounds like you may forget to take your pill when you are supposed to and that can be a problem.
The pill, as the shot treats a majority of women quite horribly, the health problems most women have are terrible.





Get on the pill.





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The shot can make you gain weight, but you can control your eating and exercise to help prevent that. Depo is better because you can't forget to take it.
It depends on what you think you can handle. With the shot you wont forget to take it, but you also wont get periods which some women find unnerving.