Have you ever forgotten your birth control and worried?

As many as half of all women taking birth control pills sometimes forget to take their daily pill. With depo-subQ provera 104, birth control is something you need to take only 4 times a year, not 365 times. There's less chance of forgetting.

	You don't have to panic because you missed a pill. There's no worry that your patch may come loose
	depo-subQ provera 104 protects against pregnancy even better than condoms or the Pill. depo-subQ provera 104 is a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, and it provides around-the-clock protection
	depo-subQ provera 104 allows for sexual spontaneity (Important: It does not protect you against HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases)

Is it a hassle to take your pill every day?

If you answered yes, then depo-subQ provera 104 may be the right choice for you.

	You get a dose once every 3 months, and you're protected from pregnancy
	There's no pill to take at the same time every day, so there's no daily hassle
	Your time is your time. Because you're too busy to let your birth control control your schedule!

Understanding how depo-subQ provera 104 causes changes in your period

When you are not pregnant, your uterus builds and sheds its lining every month. That's what we know as menstruation, or a period.

	When you first start using depo-subQ provera 104, your body begins to shed this lining
	Over time, your body doesn't build this lining. Or it may be very thin. So there's simply little or no lining to be shed
	Talk to your health care provider about what not having your period may mean to you

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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