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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How to Get Pregnant After the Depo Shot

Depo-Provera is the only injectable contraceptive approved for use in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. It contains a high dose of progestin, a synthetic form of progesterone. After receiving the shot, a woman should not become pregnant for up to three months.

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