Vaginal Medroxyprogesterone intramuscular injection comes as a suspension (liquid) to be injected into the buttocks or upper arm
In fact, the shot is a great method to use if you’re breastfeeding and you don’t want to get pregnant
It's injected into the muscles or under the skin once every 3 months by a healthcare provider to prevent pregnancy
Depo-Provera can cause irregular bleeding and other side effects
Some medicines may make Depo-Provera CI less effective at preventing pregnancy, including those listed below
If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis
So, in reality, about 4 out of every 100 shot users will get Some people call the shot “Depo,” short for Depo-Provera
Other possible side effects for a small number of users can include: headaches changes to your skin sore/ tender breasts If you do not want to become pregnant and it is more than 14 weeks since your last injection Stroke: sudden trouble talking or walking; numbness on one side of your body or face; shortness of breath; sudden, severe headaches
Weight changes
Impaired liver function
To do so, contact your healthcare provider and ask to cancel your next shot
Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur
In addition, it may cause some serious side effects, such as major depression, migraines, and pain near the location of where the shot is distributed into the body, as well as it may decrease in efficiency when used with certain prescription drugs
If you tend to get ovarian cysts, your provider may recommend pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
You might stop having periods
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects