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What Is depo-subQ provera 104?

Benefits of depo-subQ provera 104

What You Should Know About
depo-subQ provera 104

What to Expect the First Year

Side Effects

Tips on Using
depo-subQ provera 104
 
  Eating Healthy
 
  Keeping Fit and Trim

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depo-subQ provera 104
  Keeping Fit
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Getting enough of the right kind of exercise

Healthy living also includes regular, calorie-burning exercise
Regular exercise will help burn off extra calories and keep your muscles toned and fit
Heart-healthy forms of exercise like bicycling or swimming are good
Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, hiking, or running, can help to keep your bones healthy

You should talk to your health care provider before starting any exercise program.

 

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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.