What's the difference?
Between the original Depo-Provera^® (medroxyprogesterone acetate), and
depo-subQ provera 104

Less hormone, smaller needle

	Lower dose of hormone depo-subQ provera 104 gives you 31% less hormone than Depo-Provera 150 mg; plus it has a smaller needle. Each dose of depo-subQ provera 104 still protects you from getting pregnant for 12 to 14 weeks.
	Smaller needle SubQ stands for "subcutaneous," which means "under the skin." (The original Depo-Provera shot was given in a muscle.) The new depo-subQ provera 104 also has 31% less hormone than the original Depo-Provera. A smaller needle and less hormone make depo-subQ provera 104 a great option.
	Highly Effective No women got pregnant taking depo-subQ provera 104 in 3 clinical studies of 2042 women who took the shot for up to 1 year with perfect use. depo-subQ provera 104 is a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy. Each dose protects you from pregnancy for 12 to 14 weeks.

What if I'm already taking Depo-Provera?
If you and your health care provider decide to make the switch, just get depo-subQ provera 104 at your next birth control visit instead of Depo-Provera. You won't miss a day of pregnancy protection.

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.

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