Deprpo Vera

I have been on depro vera, for over 2 years it was great not having very very heavy bleeding or cramps so bad I was stuck in bed. But now I have been off it depro vera for 6 months, and still no periods. I gained tones of weight, and I am now trying to get rid of. I also had the mood swings, and depretion that I am still trying to deal with .If I would of knowen I was going to have all these problems, I wouldnt of went on depro anyone heard about the patch ???
I may try that I hope theres not many side affects for the patch ? how long did it take you guys to get your period back???? thanlks for your time Katie