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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Bad Side Effects of Depo-Provera

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an injectible form of birth control for women that prevents pregnancy by stopping the ovaries from releasing eggs. This medication is a man-made (synthetic) hormone that is similar to the naturally-occurring hormone called progesterone.

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