Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

(Generic alternative to Depo Provera Injection)

 Prescription Required

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Not Made By Pfizer
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Depo Provera Injection

 Prescription Required

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Formulation:

Pfizer
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About Depo Provera Injection

Depo-Provera is an injectable progestin-only prescription method of reversible birth control. It contains a hormone that is similar to the progesterone made by a woman's ovaries to regulate the menstrual cycle. Depo-Provera stops the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation), thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm from combining with the egg and changes the uterine lining, which, in theory, may prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.

Depo-Provera is so effective that out of 1,000 women who use it correctly and consistently, only three will become pregnant during the first year of use. Depo-Provera will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Using a condom will help to prevent the transmission of many STDs as well as offer you extra protection against pregnancy.