Birth Control Shot: Depo-Provera Side Effects & Weight

Depo-Provera side effects often include weight gain and delayed fertility return, requiring structured strategies to manage health during and after the shot.

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Side Effects of Missing Your Contraceptive Injection

The contraceptive injection, or Depo-Provera, contains three months worth of hormones—a synthetic form of progestin, called depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). To get an injection, you need to see your doctor every 11 to 13 weeks. If you miss an injection make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

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