Newest Oldest. Read More. I really want another baby Read More. Load More Comments. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. Close this dialog window Review for. Back to story Comment on this project. Tell us what you think In fact, some studies show that the birth control shot may possibly increase the risk of getting certain STDs, although scientists do not understand why.
Couples having sex must always use condoms along with the shot to protect against STDs. Many girls who use the birth control shot will notice a change in their periods. Side effects that some girls have include:. The U. Food and Drug Administration FDA has issued a safety warning about the use of the birth control shot. Studies link this shot to a loss of bone density in women, although bone density may recover when a woman is no longer getting the shot. The loss of bone density seems to be worse when the shot is used for longer periods of time.
Doctors are not sure how this type of shot may affect the bone density of teen girls in the future, though. Girls who are considering the shot should talk to their doctors about it and make sure that they get enough calcium each day. Those who smoke should be sure to let their doctors know because smoking may be connected to this bone density loss.
Women may notice a decrease in fertility for up to a year after they stop getting the birth control shot.
However, the shot does not cause permanent loss of fertility and most women can get pregnant after they stop getting the shot. Girls who have trouble remembering to take birth control pills and who want extremely good protection against pregnancy may want to use the birth control shot. This is safe for your body and there are pills to stop this if it happens. This is safe. Your natural fertility can take some time to return to normal. On average this will be six months but it can take up to one year.
If you get pregnant while using Depo Provera, and decide to continue with your pregnancy, there is no additional risk of damage to the baby. Once you have had an injection of Depo Provera, it lasts at least 13 weeks which can be a nuisance if you experience a side effect. It can cause irregular or longer than usual bleeding. This is more common when first starting to use Depo Provera and often improves with time. Depo Provera has been associated with a reduction in bone density. This improves after stopping Depo Provera.
There is no overall change in the rate of cancer of the cervix, the ovary or breast cancer. Family Planning has clinics located throughout New Zealand. Use the clinic finder to find your nearest clinic. Click this Shielded icon to contact Women's Refuge or find information that could help. Work for us. What is Depo Provera? How does it work? How well does it work?
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