Depo-Provera isn't appropriate for everyone, however
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Does Depo-Provera (depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate [DMPA]) affect milk supply of lactating women in the early postpartum period? Martin, Alexander D
Breastfeeding? Yes, You Can Still Get Pregnant
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After a year of use, about 50% of women will stop getting their
4 The package insert recommends medroxyprogesterone be administered to the non-breastfeeding mother within 5
Lactation Effects • Depo-Provera is safe to use during breastfeeding • Review of current evidence indicates that overall, Depo-Provera does not negatively impact a woman’s ability to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding
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Both the original and at-home versions are 99% effective at preventing pregnancy if you get it every 3 months Keywords: postpartum, medroxyprogesterone, lactation, preterm, breastfeeding, Depo-Provera
Depo-Provera does not protect against sexually side effects typically disappear after 2 More than 50% of postpartum women leave this hospital after receiving an injection of Depo-Provera and those who do not come back for their 3-month injection are those who did not receive proper prenatal counseling about its side effects
Decreased estrogen production is of concern because it is associated with a decrease in DrLact safety Score for Depo-Provera is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses
The general consensus is to administer at 3 to 5 days if NOT breastfeeding and after 6-8 weeks (or after breastfeeding is well established) if breastfeeding
Are there side effects with Depo Provera®? decreased bone density (This usually goes away after stopping Depo) Provera®
The long-term growth and development of children exposed to Depo- Provera during pregnancy or lactation
When used perfectly, the birth control shot effectiveness is more than 99%, meaning less than 1 out of every 100 people who use it will get pregnant each year
This can carry on for several months after you stop having the injections