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Depo-Provera is 99.7% effective.
Not only is Depo-Provera 99.7% effective,but you need just one shot on time every 3 months to stay pregnancy-protected. So, unlike the Pill Depo-Provera isn't your every day birth control.
Remember, Depo-Provera doesn't protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Some women using Depo-Provera experience side effects. The most common are irregular periods or spotting. Many women stop having
periods altogether after a few months and some may experience a slight weight gain. You shouldn't use Depo-Provera if you could be pregnant, if you have had any unexplained periods, or if you have a history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke or liver disease. When using Depo-Provera, there may be a possible decrease in bone density Ask your health care professional about prescription Depo-Provera.
See what Depo-Provera is all about. Call toll free 1-866-519-DEPO or visit Depo-Provera.com.
Birth control you think about just 4 x a year.
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