It contains a type of progesterone hormone Depo-Provera® shots provide protection against pregnancy for up to 14 weeks — though you typically need to receive one shot every 12 weeks
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Depo-Provera for Contraception
Depo-subQ provera 104 does not protect you from HIV (AIDS) and other infections spread through sex (STIs)
The birth control injection (shot) prevents against pregnancy for 3 months
Women who use depo-subQ provera 104 may lose significant bone mineral density
Depo-Provera is a birth control shot that can reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy
2 = A condition for which the advantages of using the method generally outweigh the theoretical or proven risks
GENERAL ADVICE ABOUT depo-subQ provera 104
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This shot contains a progestin hormone, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is similar to progesterone, a hormone made naturally by the body
5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg
• After the first 2-3 shots, you may have no period at all
This product information is intended only for residents of the United States
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DEPO-PROVERA Sterile Aqueous Suspension contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is a derivative of progesterone and is active by the parenteral and oral routes of administration
It is a white to off-white; odorless crystalline powder that is stable in air and that melts between 200°C and 210°C
It is a white to off-white; odorless crystalline powder that is stable in air and that melts between 200°C and 210°C
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Providers should counsel clients about the effectiveness of different contraceptive methods