Depo-Provera is a well-known brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate, a contraceptive injection that contains the hormone progestin. Depo-Provera is given as an injection every three months. Depo-Provera is a good option if you don't want to take a birth control pill every day, if you want or need to avoid using estrogen, and if you have health problems such as anemia, seizures, sickle cell disease, endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
If you are pregnant. If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, liver disease, sensitivity to any component of Depo-Provera, risk factors for osteoporosis. A history of depression, or heart attack, and stroke.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting, sudden/unusual vaginal bleeding.
Abdominal pain, bloating, decreased interest in sex, depression, dizziness, headaches, Irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding, nervousness, weakness and fatigue, and weight gain. Serious side effects include depression, heavy bleeding or concerns about your bleeding patterns, trouble breathing. Pus, prolonged pain, redness, itching or bleeding at the injection site, severe lower abdominal pain, and serious allergic reaction.