Stops monthly ovulation

The hormone in depo-subQ provera 104 stops your ovaries from releasing eggs. So there are no eggs for sperm to fertilize

Changes to your body

	Your body builds tissue that lines the inside of your uterus
	Your body sheds this lining every month during your period Over time, with depo-subQ provera 104, your uterus may not even grow a lining. Or it may be very thin

Protects you from pregnancy as soon as you get your shot

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.

Get your refills on time

Make a plan with your health care provider to schedule your shots. If you miss a shot or if more than 14 weeks go by, then be sure to use a backup method of birth control. Before you get your next shot, ask your health care provider to test you for pregnancy.

If you want to get pregnant, you should stop taking
depo-subQ provera 104

Most women start ovulating again after 8 months

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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