What is the depo shot? what does it do ??

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Answer 1

"What is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is an injection containing the synthetic hormone progestin which is called depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). Depo-Provera is a hormonal method of contraception obtained by prescription.

How does Depo-Provera work?
Depo-Provera works through the synthetic hormone (DMPA) which helps regulate a woman's ovaries similar to the way the natural hormone progesterone works.

Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy in one of three ways:
First, it prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg, which is also known as ovulation.
Second, it thickens the cervical mucus which acts as a barrier preventing the sperm from reaching the egg.
Third, it changes the lining of the uterus preventing implantation. Ethical Consideration.
How do you use Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is a prescription and the injection is obtained from your healthcare provider every 11 to 13 weeks. The healthcare provider will inject the synthetic hormone in the upper arm or in the buttocks. The initial injection is given within the first five days of your menstrual bleeding. Follow up injections are repeated every 11 to 13 weeks.

How effective is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera has a failure rate of less than 1% when it is used correctly and consistently. When used correctly only three in 1,000 women will get pregnant. You should take a pregnancy test if you are experiencing any pregnancy symptoms.

What are the side effects or health risks of Depo-Provera?
Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect. For some there may be increased light spotting and breakthrough bleeding, whereas others may experience longer and heavier bleeding. For most women, after a year of use periods usually become fewer and lighter or may stop altogether.

Depo-Provera has side effects similar to those experienced by users of oral or other hormonal types of contraception which include:

Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea
Breast tenderness
Fatigue
Moderate weight gain
Change of appetite
Other reported side effects include: acne, anxiety, backaches, bloating, depression, leg cramps, hair loss or excessive hair growth, or loss of sex drive.

You should not use the injections if you think you are pregnant; consult your physician about using Depo-Provera while breastfeeding."

Answer 2

Depo Provera Shot is a hormone injection that lasts for 3 months to prevent pregnancy. The injection contains synthetic progesterone and no estrogen. It is usually given in the arm or rear, delivering a high level of progesterone into the body. Depo Provera stops the ovaries from releasing eggs. Depo Provera causes the cervical mucus to thicken and changes the uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to enter or survive in the uterus. These changes prevent fertilization. Depo Provera is a very private form of birth control because it cannot be seen on the body and requires no home supplies. It does, however, require a clinic appointment every 3 months. Depo Provera is 97-99.7% effective as birth control. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. There are some serious health risks with Depo Provera, so be sure to get all the facts in advance.

Answer 3

The depo shot is a hormonal contraceptive injection. You get it every three months. It contains a progesterone-type hormone.

What the shot does is keep your ovaries from releasing eggs. It also thickens the cervical mucus (so that sperm have a harder time getting through into your uterus).

It's very effective... less than 3/1000 women will get pregnant per year while using the shot. However it's fairly serious birth control: if you don't like it, you are stuck with it for at least three months, compared to other methods like the pill or patch which you can stop taking. When you're on it you need to have bone density scans every few years, since it can leach calcium from your bones which may be connected to osteoporosis when you are older. And like all hormonal b.c., you shouldn't smoke or take it if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Answer 4

I was on Depo for 5 years. When I first started it, I had really short periods (2 or 3 days) that were really light. After the 3rd shot, I stopped bleeding altogether. I decided to switch to the pill, and the first couple of cycles were heavy, and the cramps were horrible. About the time I was due for the next shot (if I were going to get it) I got pregnant. My husband and I never used condoms or spermicide while I was on the shot during the 5 years. I trust the shot more so than the pill. I started on the shot again after I had my son, I have been having light periods that last for a few days, just like before. I haven't had any problems with the shot, but that is just me.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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