Depo-Provera is the brand name of the birth control shot. DMPA is a man-made version of progestin, a type of hormone. DMPA was approved by the U. Food and Drug Administration in DMPA blocks ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovaries.
DMPA also thickens cervical mucus to block sperm. Each shot lasts for 13 weeks. After that, you must get a new shot to continue preventing pregnancy. Your doctor will usually give the shot in your upper arm or buttocks, whichever you prefer. Otherwise, you need to use a backup birth control method for the first week. If 14 weeks or more have passed since your last shot, your doctor may perform a pregnancy test before giving you another shot.
The Depo-Provera shot is a highly effective birth control method. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines you are taking. This includes vitamins, herbal supplements and over the counter remedies. This treatment might harm a baby developing in the womb. It is important not to become pregnant or father a child while you're having treatment and for a few months afterwards. Talk to your doctor or nurse about effective contraception before starting treatment.
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Skip to main content. How it works Hormones are natural substances made by glands in our bodies. Why you have it Medroxyprogesterone is a treatment for: womb cancer kidney cancer renal cancer breast cancer in post menopausal women You might have it if your cancer has come back after treatment, or if it has spread to another part of the body. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases.
If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:. It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor.
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions in the leaflet carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. If you are taking this medicine together with an estrogen medicine, carefully follow the schedule your doctor gives you for both medicines.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Other side effects of Depo-Provera usually decrease or stop within the first few months. They might include:. Many experts believe progestin-only contraceptive methods, such as Depo-Provera, carry significantly lower risks of these types of complications than do contraceptive methods that contain both estrogen and progestin.
You'll need a prescription for Depo-Provera from your health care provider, who will likely review your medical history and possibly check your blood pressure before prescribing the drug. Talk to your health care provider about all your medications, including nonprescription and herbal products. If you want to give yourself Depo-Provera injections at home, ask your health care provider if that's an option.
Consult your health care provider about a starting date. To ensure you're not pregnant when you're injected with Depo-Provera, your health care provider will likely give you your first injection within seven days of the start of your period. If you've just given birth, your first injection will be done within five days of giving birth, even if you're breast-feeding. You can start Depo-Provera at other times, but you might need to take a pregnancy test first. Prepare for your injection.
Your health care provider will clean the injection site with an alcohol pad. After the injection, don't massage the injection site. Depending on your start date, your health care provider might recommend that you use a backup method of birth control for seven days after your first injection. Backup birth control isn't necessary after subsequent injections as long as they're given on schedule.
Schedule your next injection. Depo-Provera injections should be given every three months. If you wait longer than 13 weeks between injections, you might need to take a pregnancy test before your next injection. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
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