Healthy eating while taking depo-subQ provera 104

You're a take-charge woman who knows that healthy eating is the way to go. That means you follow a balanced diet and get regular exercise. Did you know that the foods you eat can have a real effect on how healthy you are?

Eating fatty foods such as bacon, butter, or potato chips, and high-sugar desserts such as cookies or pastries can lead to unwanted weight gain

Eating healthy foods

	Try low-fat white meat such as chicken, turkey, or pork in place of fatty or fried foods
	Add in daily portions of fresh vegetables for the vitamins and minerals they contain

Avoiding empty calories

	Cut down on foods containing empty calories such as potato chips, beer, and other snack foods
	Eating too many desserts, or regular snacking on sweets between meals, gives you lots of empty calories. They're called empty because sugar provides energy without nutrition
	Try eating fresh fruits or dried fruits rather than sugar snacks. They'll give you energy plus good nutrition
Talk to your health care provider about a diet and exercise plan that may be right for 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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