For contraceptive action, Medroxyprogesterone acetate is given as an injection, which contains the hormone progestin. This is given every three months. The drug suppresses ovulation and prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is breakthrough bleeding and is a common side effect of Depo-Provera injections (Medroxyprogesterone).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? The Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is supposed to disappear from the body within four months, but for some women, it takes longer.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I am looking at your menstrual cycle history.
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It would be better if you could share your complete medical history. Since many drugs are taken together, side effects are seen.
Hi, Welcome to our portal. Do you mean you had only one shot of Depo, eight and a half months ago? In that case, its effect is gone. It lasts only for three to four months only.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. No, you are not ovulating. Let me explain.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be due to urinary tract infection or pelvic inflammatory disease.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are a candidate in whom implanon (birth control implant) did not suit well. It is good that you got it removed.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This injection is to be repeated every 12 weeks. This is quite an effective method of birth control when a lady cannot take oral pills.
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