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  • Progestins are produced by the body and are used for devolpment of milk-producing glands and maintenance of the menstrual cycle.
  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate prevents egg devlopment and ovualation which protects against pregnancy.
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In which muscle Depoprovera injection is given?

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How can you make your period less heavy?

Use DepoProvera


What are not barrier methods of contraception's?

Birth Control pills, ring, patch, DepoProvera and the IUD are not barriers.


No period after depo can I get pregnant?

Depoprovera will not make you pregnant for months.


Has anyone missed several periods while on depoprovera?

That is one of the advantages of this drug.


How much estrogen in depoprovera birth control shot?

There is no estrogen in Depo Provera. It contains only progestin. The 3-month shot contains 150 mg of depot-medroxyprogesterone.


Why is contraceptive injection the least effective method?

It's not, used as directed it is one of the most effective methods of birth control. Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year, while on DepoProvera.


Does the dopo shot mess you up when you want to have kids?

The Depoprovera injection is a very reliable form of birth control. However, when planning on eventually conceiving a child, this will all depend on how long you have been on Depoprovera. Usage time of 1 - 3 years, expect a wait time of your cycle returning to normal atleast 6 to 12 months. 3 - 6 years 12 to 18 months etc... Nowadays, many ob/gyns limit the time you can remain on the injection unless you are very persistent and trouble/symption free.


What are three types of hormonal birth control?

Birth control pills, Mirena (IUD), NuvaRing, DepoProvera, Implanon and the patch are all hormonal methods of birth control sold in the US. There is another injection available in some other countries, as well.


How long does it take to start your period after stopping the depoprovera injections?

After the last shot of Depo Provera, it can take over 6 months for the drug to leave the body.But you should start another form of birth control after 6-12 weeks after your last shot.


Could it be that the Depoprovera shot that you got has actually cured my Crohns disease?

No Depo provera has no known effect on Crohns disease. The progestin can change your appetite and therefore your eating habits but it does not cure Crohns disease. Most likely you are simply in a remission which has coincided with the new birth control.


How soon after quiting depoprovera will you start your period?

It's different for everyone.You may bleed immediately after you stop using Depo, although this doesn't mean that it's menstruation - to menstruate you'd have to first ovulate, but you may experience vaginal bleeding as a result of hormonal imbalance while your body returns to normal. It can take up to twelve months for your menstrual cycles to return to normal.