What is the duration of Depo-Provera injection?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 17-year-old girl. I am taking a Depo-Provera injection. Is it good for me and how long should I take it?
Hello,
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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.
You can continue this as long as you want birth control and stop when you get pregnant. You can get pregnant three months after the last injection.
As with every drug, this too has some side effects, such as loss of bone density and others. Get regular physical checkups while on this injection, including assessing bone mineral density.
I hope this clears your concern.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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