Birth Control - Depo-Provera Injection
This is the injection of the hormone progestin (brand name Depo-Provera) every three months to prevent pregnancy.
Depo-Provera is the brand name for the hormone progestin, which is injected every three months to prevent pregnancy. Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy by:
- Suppressing the release of an egg from the ovaries
- Making the mucus around the cervix thicker, which stops the sperm from entering the uterus and fertilizing an egg
Your healthcare provider may recommend this type of birth control if:
- You do not want to have to remember to take a pill every day
- You are concerned about the effects of taking an estrogen or need to avoid estrogen for medical reasons
- You have certain health problems (i.e., anemia, seizures, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or sickle cell disease)
Depo-Provera may not be recommended if you have a history of:
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Breast cancer or liver disease
- An allergy to the ingredients in Depo-Provera
- Osteoporosis risk factors
- Depression, heart attack or stroke
It is important to remember that Depo-Provera does not protect against any STDs. If you are not in a committed relationship with a single partner, you should practice safe sex and use a condom during any sexual contact.
Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your birth control options. If you decide to use Depo-Provera, ask your healthcare provider the following questions.
- What are the benefits and risks of Depo-Provera?
- How does the Depo-Provera compare with other types of birth control?
- What symptoms are normal after the injection? When should I be concerned?
- Will I need to return to the office after the injection?
Source UHC.com
Also known as:
Birth Control - Depo - Provera InjectionDepo-ProveraFamily PlanningProgestinContraceptionBirth Control
Depo-Provera is the brand name for the hormone progestin, which is injected every three months to prevent pregnancy. Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy by:
- Suppressing the release of an egg from the ovaries
- Making the mucus around the cervix thicker, which stops the sperm from entering the uterus and fertilizing an egg
Your healthcare provider may recommend this type of birth control if:
- You do not want to have to remember to take a pill every day
- You are concerned about the effects of taking an estrogen or need to avoid estrogen for medical reasons
- You have certain health problems (i.e., anemia, seizures, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or sickle cell disease)
Depo-Provera may not be recommended if you have a history of:
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Breast cancer or liver disease
- An allergy to the ingredients in Depo-Provera
- Osteoporosis risk factors
- Depression, heart attack or stroke
It is important to remember that Depo-Provera does not protect against any STDs. If you are not in a committed relationship with a single partner, you should practice safe sex and use a condom during any sexual contact.
Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your birth control options. If you decide to use Depo-Provera, ask your healthcare provider the following questions.
- What are the benefits and risks of Depo-Provera?
- How does the Depo-Provera compare with other types of birth control?
- What symptoms are normal after the injection? When should I be concerned?
- Will I need to return to the office after the injection?
Source UHC.com
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