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What Is depo-subQ provera 104?

Benefits of depo-subQ provera 104
 
  31% Less Hormone
 
  Highly Effective Low-Dose
Birth Control
 
  Birth Control Without the
Daily Bother

What You Should Know About
depo-subQ provera 104

What to Expect the First Year

Side Effects

Tips on Using
depo-subQ provera 104

Frequently Asked Questions
  Important Safety
Information
Prescribing
Information
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Benefits of depo-subQ provera 104
  Highly Effective
Lower-Dose Birth Control

Highly effective pregnancy protection

Demonstrated effectiveness
In clinical studies of 2042 women who received depo-subQ provera 104 for up to 1 year, no pregnancies were reported with perfect use! Once you get your first shot during the first five days of your period, you are protected from pregnancy.

Just 4 shots a year
Say goodbye to the hassles of daily birth control. You take depo-subQ provera 104 just 4 times a year. Each dose protects you for 12 to 14 weeks

 

Take birth control just 4 times a year
Find out how you can have effective birth control with just 4 shots a year.

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.