Dose 3 protects you during months 6-9 of your first year:

Congratulations! You have been effectively protected 24/7 for half a year. And the problems that may come with forgetting your daily birth control are a thing of the past.

	Your periods may have stopped
	You should be exercising including weight bearing exercises to keep your bones strong. Talk to your health care provider about a diet and exercise plan that may be right for you.

Many women find that their periods have stopped by now*. Many will see that they are period-free after the first year with depo-subQ provera 104.

Keep on pursuing your active and busy lifestyle. Include weight-bearing exercise and calcium supplements which can help keep your bones healthy. Remember to talk to your health care provider about a diet and exercise plan that may be right for you.

Simply plan to get each dose of depo-subQ provera 104 on time, 4 times a year. Set up your next injection early. Make sure your new appointment is 12 weeks after your last injection so you have a 2-week grace period.

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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