At last you can say goodbye to the hassle of daily birth control. After you get your shot of depo-subQ provera 104, you won't have to get another for 12 to 14 weeks. You'll have highly effective protection from pregnancy for a full 3 months.

Dose 1
Months 1-3

	It takes 3 months to adjust to depo-subQ provera 104
	During that time, you may have spotting or bleeding
	Your periods may disappear within 6 to 12 months

During the first 3 months, your body will be getting used to the hormone, just as with any other hormonal birth control. While adjusting to it, you may have some spotting and bleeding. This is expected. It may go away with time. Sooner or later your periods may go away too.

The hormone in depo-subQ provera 104 has been given by health care providers for over 30 years. Many women have used it successfully.

If you have very heavy bleeding, be sure to call your health care provider. And if you have any other concerns, please call your health care provider or the depo-subQ provera 104 patient support line at: 1-866-554-depo (3376).

You should have received your first dose during the first 5 days of your period. Remember to schedule your second shot at week 12. That gives you a 2-week grace period.

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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