What is the injections effectiveness?
Depo-Provera is 97-99.7% effective. Of every 1000 women who use this method, 3 will become pregnant during the first year of use. This is one of the most effective methods of birth control. Advantages of the Depo-Provera: There are many advantages of the Depo-Provera injections including: ability to be used by women who cannot take estrogen, can be used while breastfeeding, effective for 12 weeks, no pill to take daily, and helps prevent cancer of the lining of the uterus. Disadvantages of the Depo-Provera: As with any medication, there are some side effects associated with Depo-Provera including: irregular bleeding patterns, headache, nausea, dizziness, breast tenderness; must receive injection every three months; loss of monthly period, change of appetite, weight gain, depression, hair loss, or increased hair on the face or body, nervousness, skin rash or spotty darkening of the skin, change in sex drive, side effects not reversed until medication wears off (up to 12 weeks), causes t
