Depo-Provera, commonly known as Depo, is a contraceptive injection
Many individuals stop using it within the first year because of irregular spotting or bleeding
Commonly called the depo shot or birth control shot, this medication is
Depo-Provera is
It contains a progestogen hormone called depo
These may include: Bleeding and spotting, which may be irregular or prolonged Bone density loss, with an increased risk of bone fracture while taking
Weight changes
When you Irregular periods and bleeding with Depo Provera HELP! Been on depo 2 years never bleed till now, abdominal pain Bleeding after Depo-Provera Depo provera break through bleeding caused bacterial vaginosis- BV Depo Provera for 4 years, last shot 10 months ago and brown spotting now Brown bleeding while on depo-provera
The most common depo shot side effects are changes in your periods, especially during the first year
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I had investigatory operations & procedures, & all the time it was the Depo
The bleeding is more noticeable during/after sex, because the penetration knocks against your cervix, causing the blood to come away from the uterus/womb
The contraceptive injection is an effective form of contraception that is given to prevent pregnancy
Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur
Leaking breasts can also happen from time to time
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone
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This is because Depo is known to thin your bones, as well as causing other issues
shortness of breath
The structural formula is as follows: Depo-Provera CI for IM injection is available in vials and prefilled syringes, each containing 1 mL of medroxyprogesterone acetate sterile aqueous suspension 150 mg/mL
Combining hormones can increase the risk of side effects such as blood clots, stroke, and heart attack
Depo-Provera CI is given by your healthcare provider as a shot into your muscle (intramuscular injection)
This treatment prevents pregnancy and can reduce heavy menstrual bleeding
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