<s>[INST] yes,i need to know about the depo birth contol shot -will it make u gain weight? everyone is against me cause i hve my 16 yr old on it -she flunctuates in her weight anyways.the nurse lpncf told her if she did gain weight it would probrably be maybe 10 pnds..now evry one telling her to get off of it and shes been on it for two mnths gained a couple pnds cause she ate 2 cheese cakes in 1 wk all she does is eat junk food ,just like her older sister did when she was on it.i dont want her off it because she doesnt remember to tke her pills.and i'm the one who takes care of her. please respond with side effects or if i;m right or wrong or something--thnk u felicia [/INST] Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. Depot shot may cause weight gain due to hormonal imbalance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. </s>