I took depo a year ago and need to know if it had the synthetic form of estrogen. I'm starting a low carb diet for my PCOS and need to make sure it didn't have estrogen because estrogen interferes with weight loss.
2007-09-11 19:44:22 · 3 answers · asked by cotton~candy 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Depo-Provera is a progestin injection given by a doctor every three months (you must return to your health care provider thereafter for future injections).
Although slightly different than the progestin in Norplant, Depo-Provera, and the mini-pill, these injections work in the same way. Depo-Provera works by preventing the development of the egg and by changing the cervical mucus, thus helping to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
Unlike the "Pill," it does *not* contain estrogen or need to be taken every day.
Hope this answers your questions!
2007-09-11 20:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by Ami 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Depo Provera contains only medroxyprogesterone, a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone, normally produced by the body. It's a progestin only contraceptive, and thus safe for women who need to avoid estrogen for reasons like blood clot risk, high blood pressure or breastfeeding.
2016-04-04 16:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is a progesterone only drug.
2007-09-11 23:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋