Dose 4 protects you during months 9-12 of your first year:

By now you can see how depo-subQ provera 104 fits with your life.

	You may have stopped having your period*
	You're still protected from an unintended pregnancy

In clinical studies, periods stopped or almost stopped after 9 months in about half the women*. For some women, their periods may stop within the next few months. Stick to your schedule for depo-subQ provera 104. You will continue to enjoy the reliable protection you have today.

Some women may choose to get pregnant after a year or more. If you're one of them, simply stop using depo-subQ provera 104. Most women who stop taking depo-subQ provera 104 begin ovulating within a year.^†

If you're going to continue, simply set up your next injection at your convenience, but remember to schedule it for week 12 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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