What Is Depo-Provera, the Birth Control Shot?
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The birth control shot is an injection of a hormone that prevents pregnancy. Each shot prevents pregnancy for three months. The shot is also known by the brand name Depo-Provera, or by the name of the medicine in the shot, DMPA.
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"WHAT IS DEPO-PROVERA, THE BIRTH CONTROL SHOT" - PLANNED PARENTHOOD
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Is pregnancy not in your plans for the immediate future? Are you looking for birth control you can count on, but don't have to think about every day? You might want to consider depo-provera, the birth control shot. The shot prevents pregnancy for twelve (12) weeks . That's about three (3) whole months of not having to worry about getting pregnant. And it's easy -- a quick visit with your health care provider, a little poke, and you're covered for twelve (12) weeks. No one even needs to know you're using birth control. How does it work? Well, the shot contains a hormone that prevents your body from releasing an egg. It also thickens the mucus of your cervix to make it harder for sperm to enter your uterus. And it's effective. Fewer than one (1) in one hundred (100) women will get pregnant each year if they get the shot every twelve (12) weeks.
The shot doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms if you're concerned about preventing STDs. And like other hormonal medications, the shot may have some side effects. If you're interested in learning more about this method, check out the info on http://www.plannedparenthood.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=website&a.... You can even find the nearest health center to set up an appointment.
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They just put me on that.. I quess its good ? Not really sure.. Yet!
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what if i had unprotected sex .. but i have this shot? is it 100% affective like am i NOT gunna get pregnant? ..please answer as soon as possible..please!!!!
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@angieisafeline it does for real.. iam leaving this, is very effective is true but you will get very fat.. i gain 25 pounds in 2 years.. that sucks !!
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