What are the main side effects associated with Depo-Provera?
What are some reasons to use Depo-Provera? * You find it difficult to remember to take medicine every day. * You are on long-term antibiotics or Accutane. * You would be comfortable with having your menstrual periods stop (also known as amenorrhea). * You have valvular heart disease. What are some reasons NOT to use it? * Prolonged use may result in significant loss of bone density. The FDA suggests that Depo-Provera should only be used as a long-term birth control method (longer than 2 years) if other birth control methods are inadequate. * You are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant. * You have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated. * You have had a stroke. * You have serious liver disease. * You are being treated for or have a history of breast cancer. * You have or have had blood clots in legs, lungs or eyes. * You are allergic to Depo-Provera. f you have or have had anorexia nervosa, migraine headaches, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
