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QUESTION
I am a student of the medical college and presently we are learning women health indicators. We were told some contraception method have more disadvantages. What are Depo Provera advantages and disadvantages?
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ANSWER from experts
Depo Provera is long term hormonal contraception which is used every 3 months. Depo Provera has several advantages and disadvantages.
Depo Provera advantages include the following:
 Has only progestin component (no estrogen components);
It is very private method (after one injection nobody can see any evidence of contraception);
Effective very fast - after 24 hours (if used at the beginning of the menstrual cycle);
Does not require regular attention (gives every day freedom - nothing to think about or remember);
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Does not need any attention during sex play (nothing should be done before, during and/or after);
Could decrease the risk of ovarian and/or uterine cancers;
Depo Provera can be used 6 weeks after delivery.
Depo Provera disadvantages include the following:
Unexpected irregular heavy uterine bleedings;
Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs);
Could trigger osteoporosis;
Shouls be repeted ( injections) every 3 months;
Could be a reason for not controlled weight gain.
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