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The Birth Control Shot (Depo-Provera)

The most modern approach to birth control is the new birth control shot, Depo-Provera. This contraceptive method’s popularity is rising fast, as there is no need to remember to take your daily pill, and no need to go to the pharmacy once a month. Depo-Provera is a hormone injection administered once every 3 months, so all you need to remember is to make an appointment for a 5 minute session with your doctor four times a year.

What is in the shot?
Birth Control Shot: Depo-ProveraDepo-Provera contains high levels of synthetic progesterone with zero estrogen. It is usually injected into the arm, thigh, or buttocks within the first few days after your menstrual cycle has ended. However, if you are currently using the pill or an IUD, it can be given at any time. Its function is to prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs, causes the cervical mucous to thicken, and changes the uterine lining. Thereby, it is extremely difficult for sperm to enter and survive in the uterus. The contraceptive is 97% to 99.7% effective - no supplies to take home, no patch to wear - a very simple and discreet form of contraception.

Health Risks
As with any form of hormonal birth control, the birth control shot Depo-Provera is not without health risks.

  • Prolonged use (more than 2 years) can cause loss of bone density, resulting in increased risk of osteoperosis.
  • It is not recommended for teens whose bones are still growing, for women who are breast feeding, or for those who have had blood clots, certain cancers, and unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Health Benefits
With proper use of the birth control shot Depo-Provera, it is possible to gain valuable health benefits.

  • In certain women, it decreases the risk of endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • ther women have experienced less menstrual cramping and a reduced risk of anemia.

Note that Depo-Provera does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS; it is therefore important to take precautions in order to protect yourself against these diseases.