·        A hormonal method of birth control given by needle

·        Contains a hormone found in the body

·        Prevents pregnancy by preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs

·        Requires one shot every 12 weeks to prevent pregnancy

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·        First injection given within first 5 days of starting your period
or within 5 days of having an abortion
or within 5 days of delivery

·        Back-up birth control measure should used for the first month

·        $25 every three months thru the Health Unit

·        99.7%

Pros

Cons

·        May be used by breastfeeding mothers

·        May be given shortly after delivery, abortion or miscarriage

·        Periods may not occur on Depo-provera

·        Convenient and confidential

·        Reliable method of birth control

·        Periods may not occur while on Depo-provera

·        Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases

·        May increase the risk of osteoporosis
Health Canada recently released a public advisory warning about long term use of depo.

·        Side effects may include: weight gain, moodiness, headache

·        Spotting /bleeding commonly occurs during the first year of use

·        When you stop using Depo-provera it may take many months before you can get pregnant.