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Depo-Provera contraceptive: Injectable progestin (Depo-Provera) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for contraception in 1992. It is injected by a health professional into the woman's buttocks or arm muscle every three months.
Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy in three ways: It inhibits ovulation, changes the cervical mucus to help prevent sperm from reaching the egg, and changes the uterine lining to prevent the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.
The progestin injection is extremely effective in preventing pregnancy. It also can decrease menstrual bleeding and cramps as well as lower the risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer and pelvic inflammatory disease. Side effects can include irregular or missed periods, weight gain, and breast tenderness.
Use of Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection may cause you to lose stored calcium in your bones. The longer you use Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection the more ...
You should not use Depo-Provera for more than 2 years unless no other form of birth control is right for you. Using Depo-Provera can cause you to lose some of the calcium ...
Weigh the benefits against the risks and decide if Depo-Provera is the right contraceptive choice for you. Find out who should not use Depo-Provera, and learn ...
Physician reviewed Depo-Provera Contraceptive (injectable) patient information - includes Depo-Provera Contraceptive description, dosage and directions.
Depo Provera is a hormone used for contraception. It is given by injection and its effects will last for three months at a time. It is similar to progesterone, which is ...