Can the Depo shot cause a miscarriage?

Limited studies have not shown long term health problems from use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate during pregnancy. Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy.

Can Depo-Provera hurt the baby?

Depo-Provera is considered a Category X drug by the FDA, which means that the medicine has been shown to create problems with the fetus. There’s a risk of harm to the unborn baby with using Category X drugs during pregnancy, and most doctors agree they should be avoided whenever possible.

When to take Depo Provera to prevent pregnancy?

If the injection is given between the first and last day of your menstrual flow, the protection against pregnancy begins immediately. If the injection was given at any other time you should check with your doctor.

How often do you get the Depo shot?

Commonly called the depo shot or birth control shot, this medication is injected into your arm or buttocks. It contains a type of progesterone hormone Depo-Provera® shots provide protection against pregnancy for up to 14 weeks — though you typically need to receive one shot every 12 weeks.

When to start progestogen only injectables after an abortion?

Women should ideally start on the day or day after a first- or second-trimester abortion. Give the injection immediately. Advise the woman to avoid sexual intercourse or use a barrier method of contraception (such as condoms) for 7 days. The injectable can be initiated after the first part of a medical abortion.

What are the side effects of depot progestogen acetate?

Menstrual irregularities (amenorrhoea, infrequent bleeding, spotting, and prolonged bleeding) are commonly experienced by women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), but there is a trend towards less bleeding and amenorrhoea with increased duration of use.

Are there any side effects to the Depo Provera shot?

Depo-Provera can cause irregular bleeding and other side effects. The most common side effect of the birth control shot is irregular bleeding. You may experience bleeding problems for 6 to 12 months after you first begin using the shot.

Can you get the Depo shot if you have breast cancer?

You shouldn’t get the Depo-Provera shot if you: have or have had breast cancer. are pregnant. have experienced bone-thinning or bone fragility issues, including breaks and fractures. take aminoglutethimide, which is a medicine used to treat Cushing’s disease. want to get pregnant soon.

How long does it take for period to go away after Depo shot?

Most women experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting for the first several months after they begin getting the shot. It may take six months to a year before the side effects end and your periods return to normal. For some women, their period may go away entirely.

Is there a link between Depo Provera and heart disease?

A small study suggests that the drug could pose a danger to women at high risk of heart disease. None of the study’s 25- to 33-year-old Depo-Provera users actually had heart disease. But after more than a year’s use of the drug, tests showed that their heart arteries weren’t working as well as those of similar women who did not use the drug.