For those who have a hard time remembering the pill or cannot use oral contraceptives, there is an efficient alternative. Injections of a medicine called “Depo-Provera” contain the female hormone progesterone that prevents pregnancy.
This injection is to be given once every three months for a total of four times a year by a healthcare professional. Some of the benefits to this birth control method are that Depo-Provera does not cause any estrogen related side effects, and there is no need to remember it day-to-day, but only to remember to have the injection every 3 months. In addition, Depo-Provera reduces risks of ovarian and endometrial cancer and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Unlike most other methods, Depo-Provera may be used by women who have sickle cell disease, high blood pressure, severe migraines, blood clots, diabetes, women older than 35, women who are smokers, as well as women who are on medication that could interfere with birth control pills.
Some women on Depo-Provera have unpredictable periods with either decreased or increased flow, and some women do not have menstrual bleeding at all. Other potential side effects are headaches, alteration in mood, and decreased bone density (a side effect of most forms of birth control)
If you are interested in Depo-Provera, visit your healthcare professional to see if it’s right for you.
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Effectiveness Of Contraceptive PillsThe effectiveness of birth control pills depends entirely on how they are used. While it is usually claimed that effectiveness is in the range of 96 to 99%, the reality is that effectiveness is around 87%. The reason can be traced to poor user habit. This discrepancy in effectiveness could be taking the pill at different times in a day, missing days or skipping the pill. There are other reasons why the effectiveness of the pill could well be reduced. This is the pill's incompatibility with certain other medications.The point to be noted is that the pill has to be taken at the same time every day. For example, if the woman forgets to take just one pill then the chances of becoming pregnant increases. During the cycle if two or more pills are missed then there is further chance of becoming pregnant.All very interesting..
Comment by asksexpert — October 1, 2009 @ 10:21 am