Depo-Provera is an injectable birth control given as a shot every three months.
If you’re considering pregnancy, see your healthcare provider.
It contains a hormone that stops the ovaries from releasing an egg, preventing pregnancy.
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It is given by a healthcare provider every three months.
When given during the first five days of a person’s period, Depo-Provera provides immediate pregnancy protection.
Side Effects
Before starting Depo-Provera, it is important to discusspotential side effects.
Ideally, you should stop receiving Depo injections about one year before you want to become pregnant.
Signs of Ovulation
It will take several months for ovulation to return once you stop taking Depo-Provera.
Tips For Getting Pregnant After Depo-Provera
It may take some time to get pregnant after Depo-Provera.
They can help assess your overall health and suggest lifestyle changes and prenatal supplements.
That’s especially true if:
Can Depo-Provera Cause Infertility?
Taking Depo-Provera does not usually lead to permanent or long-term infertility.
However, the infertility that Depo-Provera causes is temporary.
The majority of people become pregnant within 10 to 18 months of their final Depo-Provera injection.
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