Depo-Provera, the Birth Control Shot, as a Form of Birth Control - Planned Parenthood

Описание: Depo-Provera, the name brand of the birth control shot, is an injection of a hormone that prevents pregnancy. The birth control shot is also commonly called the depo-shot or DMPA, the name of the medicine in the shot.

Each shot prevents pregnancy for three (3) months and is a long- term form of birth control.

This form of contraception does not prevent against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), so please use a condom in addition to the Depo-Provera shot if this is a concern for you and your partner.

For more information about Depo-Provera, the birth control shot, please contact your local Planned Parenthood health center at http://www.plannedparenthood.org/heal... or our website at http://www.plannedparenthood.org/heal...

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"WHAT IS DEPO-PROVERA, THE BIRTH CONTROL SHOT" - PLANNED PARENTHOOD
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

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.... You can even find the nearest health center to set up an appointment.