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What Is depo-subQ provera 104?

Benefits of depo-subQ provera 104
 
  31% Less Hormone
 
  Highly Effective Low-Dose
Birth Control
 
  Birth Control Without the
Daily Bother

What You Should Know About
depo-subQ provera 104

What to Expect the First Year

Side Effects

Tips on Using
depo-subQ provera 104

Frequently Asked Questions
  Important Safety
Information
Prescribing
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  Benefits of
depo-subQ provera 104

Highly effective birth control that gives you around-the-clock protection.

Protects you for a full 3 months with each dose

depo-subQ provera 104 prevents you from getting pregnant for a full 3 months. When you get your first shot within the first 5 days of your period, you are protected.

No backup birth control is needed if you get your first shot during the first 5 days of your period.

A simple birth control plan

It's a simple plan to manage your birth control: get your shots on time, every 12 to 14 weeks. Make a plan with your health care provider to schedule your next visit, so you're sure to get your shot on time.

As long as you get your first shot within the first 5 days of your period, depo-subQ provera 104 protects you from pregnancy for a full 3 months. Make sure you schedule early to get your next shot on time within 12 to 14 weeks.

 

Why lower the hormone dose?
Read about how a lower dose of hormone can still give you highly effective protection from pregnancy.

Important Safety Information

Use of depo-subQ provera 104 may cause you to lose calcium stored in your bones. The longer you use depo-subQ provera 104, the more calcium you are likely to lose. The calcium may not return completely once you stop using depo-subQ provera 104. Loss of calcium may cause weak bones that could increase the risk that your bones might break, especially after menopause. It is not known whether your risk of developing osteoporosis may be greater if you are a teenager when you start to use depo-subQ provera 104. You should only use depo-subQ provera 104 long term (for example, more than 2 years) if other methods of birth control are not right for you.

depo-subQ provera 104 doesn't protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.

You shouldn't use depo-subQ provera 104 if you are or could be pregnant or if you have had any unexplained periods. You should not use it if you have a history of breast cancer, serious blood clots in your legs, lungs, heart, or head, or liver disease.

Some women using depo-subQ provera 104 have side effects. The most common are irregular periods or spotting. Many women stop having periods altogether after a few months. You may gain weight when using depo-subQ provera 104. You may also experience skin reactions and headache.

There is a slight to no increased risk of breast cancer.